Loneliness Spikes When Pubs Close, with More Than Half Worried About Losing Their Local
With loneliness on a par with peak pandemic levels, new polling by the British Beer and Pubs Association (BBPA) shows that two out of three…
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Pub Gardens
All the latest pub garden news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
69% Of Brits Say Hospitality Plays An Important Role In Their Communities
A new report from hospitality technology provider Zonal, in partnership with CGA by NIQ and UKHospitality, reveals the deep emotional, social and economic value of…
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Sales Warm Up For Pub Groups In August But Restaurants Fade In The Heat
Warm weather helped Britain’s leading managed pub groups to solid sales growth in August, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. Pubs’ like-for-like sales…
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Hydes Helps Customers Make The Most Of Summer With Programme Of Outdoor Events
Pictured: The recently refurbished Old Plough, reopened its doors in July following a £500k makeover As summer hits its stride, Hydes is encouraging customers to…
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Women’s Euros Bringing “July Jump” for Drinks as England Reach Semi-Final
England have reached the semi-final of the UEFA Women’s European Championships following dramatic penalty shootout, and pubs will stay open late for the match. England…
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UK Cider Primed for a Strong Summer Season
Producers and retailers gear up as consumers turn to cider for summer refreshment. UK cider makers are gearing up for a buoyant summer as the…
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Star Pubs Invests £4.5m In Outdoor Upgrades
Star Pubs is investing £4.5m in enhancing the exteriors of 171 pubs in 2025. 88 pubs will benefit from improved gardens – with a quarter…
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The Harp In Little Neston Relaunches Following Combined Investment Of £123,000
The Harp, a family friendly community pub and local gem in Little Neston, will relaunch on Friday 20th June following a combined investment of more…
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The Hammersmith Belle Opens New 8,000 Sq Ft Pub Garden In Time For Summer
Multiple operator Belle Pubs & Hotels, has unveiled the latest phase of its £1million investment in its new family and sport-friendly, fun-focused Hammersmith Belle pub…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Sunshine, Sales, and Sector Spirit
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. It’s not every week we get to share some truly uplifting news—so when we do, we celebrate it. The…
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Sunshine Fuels UK’s Eating Out Surge Despite Rising Costs, Reports Lumina Intelligence
The UK’s eating out sector experienced a remarkable surge in demand, driven by warm weather, according to the latest report from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and…
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Sunshine Boosts Wetherspoon Sales as Pub Giant Reports Solid Quarter
UK pub operator J D Wetherspoon has reported a robust trading update for the 13 weeks to 27 April 2025, with a boost in like-for-like…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Sunshine, Spring Bank Holiday – A Perfect Combination for the Sector
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. There’s no denying it — it’s good news, and in our sector, we take that wherever we can get…
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Take A Look Inside Ashton-Under-Lyne Pub Following Transformational £300,000 Makeover
The Royal Oak on Nook Lane in Ashton-under-Lyne reopened on Thursday 17th April following a phenomenal investment of over £300,000. The pub is part of…
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Fuller’s Summer of Theatre
Fuller’s is delighted to announce the return of its popular Shakespeare in the Garden and Opera in the Garden productions this summer – plus the…
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