Ribble Valley

Third time lucky for Star’s refurb plans

10-Sep-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Star Pubs & Bars is celebrating planning victory after receiving permission for a refurbishment of one of its sites following two failed attempts.

MPs wade into pub planning furore after council halts revamp

08-Jul-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Community pubs minister Brandon Lewis and deputy speaker Nigel Evans have waded into a planning furore, after attempts to revive a Ribble Valley pub have been halted by the local council, for the second time.

MPs to debate future of the pub

19-Feb-2010 By John Harrington

MPs are to debate the problems facing pubs in Parliament next Tuesday (23 February) — it is hoped John Healey will attend.

MP: help our rural pubs

19-Jun-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

New report suggests assisting rural areas Country pubs could benefit from new proposals to revive rural economies. That's the view of All-Party...

Support grows for anti glass ban campaign

29-May-2007 By John Harrington

Twenty-six MPs have registered their support for the MA's campaign against blanket glass bans. They signed the early day motion (EDM), submitted by...

Inquiry launched into future of community pubs

08-Dec-2005

A major inquiry into the future of community pubs is being launched to help stem a huge wave of closures. The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group is...

... as Grogan keeps his seat

12-May-2005

Industry champion and Morning Advertiser columnist John Grogan has been re-elected by the narrowest of margins in his Selby constituency. Grogan,...

Enterprise gives evidence in beer tie investigation

20-Jul-2004

Enterprise Inns took two hours to deliver evidence in the third session of the beer tie investigation hearings. The Trade and Industry Committee...