The Ashes

Top gastropub rises from the ashes after devastating fire

25-Jan-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

A pub that was voted the best gastropub in Britain by The Times has reopened after a devastating fire and the licensee has praised loyal locals for returning. 

Mike Gatting bats questions in pub Q&A

27-Aug-2014 By James Wallin

England cricket legend Mike Gatting was guest of honour at a Shropshire pub after the publicans won a competition run through the PMA.

Whitbread searches for Ian Botham beef ambassador replacement

06-Sep-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Following a strong summer campaign, cricket legend Sir Ian Botham is looking for a someone to take temporary charge of his role as Whitbread’s Boss of Beef for Beefeater restaurants.

Free-to-air Ashes decision delayed until 2013

21-Jul-2010 By Ewan Turney

The decision on whether the Ashes cricket test series should be screened on free-to-air TV has been delayed until 2013.

World Cup campaign in a gastropub

14-Jun-2010 By Gerry Price

Licensee Gerry Price talks about his plans for the World Cup at the Inn @ Westend, Surrey.

Bumble: cut pub prices and bar Chancellor

20-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney

With the Ashes series finely poised, the MA caught up with Sky commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd to discuss pubs.

Marston's ready for Ashes clashes

02-Jul-2009 By Sonya Hook

Marston's plans to launch a series of adverts that poke good-humoured fun at the Aussies, ahead of the first Ashes Test match this month. The...

Marston's goes into bat with Ashes banter

01-Jul-2009

A bit of good natured banter is as much a part of the cricket atmosphere as the crack of willow on leather. In that spirit, Marston's has launched a...

Here's to a good innings for our pubs

01-Jul-2009 By Stephen Crawley

Does cricket mirrors the ups and downs of life, asks Caledonian managing director Stephen Crawley.

Marston's plots Ashes summer

13-Mar-2009 By Roger Protz

National cricket sponsor Marston's celebrates its 175th anniversary, writes Roger Protz.

Marston's celebrates 175 years

04-Mar-2009 By Gemma McKenna

Marston's is marking 175 years of brewing with the launch of Pedigree's summer marketing campaign, which continues the cricketing tradition.

Botham could sue Diageo over use of his picture in ad campaign

13-Aug-2002

Ian Botham is threatening to sue Diageo for supposedly breaching his image rights as part of a national advertising campaign for Guinness.Mr Botham's...