£2 Million Refurbishment Planned for Masons Arms in Devon
St Austell Brewery’s historic inn, the Masons Arms in Branscombe, Devon, is undergoing a sensitive, yet transformational, refurbishment. The £2 million investment
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Drinks Sales Still Behind Pre-COVID-19 Levels but Plan B Easing Brings Boost
Drinks sales continued to lag behind pre-pandemic trading last week, ahead of a much-needed lift to pubs, bars and restaurants from the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
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The Alchemist to Host First Annual Chef Competition
The Alchemist to host their first ever annual Chef competition this February in Birmingham.
The event which is sponsored by Lamb & Weston, Bidfood and Oliver Kay will be held
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North West Multiple Operators Take on Third Star Pubs & Bars Village Pub in Two Years
North West multiple operators Chris and Jon Nevin have taken on their third Star Pubs & Bars lease in two years, The Farmer’s Arms in Burscough
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BBPA Urges Support for its Pubs and Brewers Following Another Devastating Winter
End of Plan B boost to consumer confidence must be matched with Government support, says pubs body
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WagIt Supports Hospitality Sector with Paws Through the Doors Campaign
January is a particularly difficult time for venues, let alone with “dry January”, and of course, Covid. It’s no secret that the hospitality industry in…
Read more...More Than a Quarter of Hospitality Workers Want Out
The workforce crisis in hospitality is threatening to drive existing workers away from the industry according to new research released by workforce app Deputy.
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Pub Converts Cabin into Village Store for Rettendon Residents
Publicans Rachel and Kevin Sarbutts have come to the rescue of locals by opening a new village store at The Rettendon Bell in Rettendon, Essex.
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Brains Set to Sell 100 Pubs
WELSH brewer SA Brain is said to be close to selling the freeholds 100 of its pubs to a private equity firm.
At the end of 2020 it was announced Marston’s would operate 156
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Star Pubs & Bars Supports its Scottish & Welsh Leased & Tenanted Pubs with Rent Concessions
Scottish & Welsh pubs receive 30% reduction to help with Covid restrictions
Following its £62 million rent support since March 2020, Star Pubs & Bars today announced
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Omicron Fears Cut Christmas Drinks Sales by a Quarter
Britain’s On Premise drinks sales fell over Christmas as consumers reined in celebrations in pubs, bars and restaurants, CGA’s data reveals.
Read more...Welsh Pubs Lose on Average £16k over Christmas period, as WBPA Urges Wales to Row Back Restrictions
WBPA responds to statement from the First Minister that restrictions will remain in pubs in Wales
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Publican Awarded “Millions” After ‘Vendetta’ Ruined Him
An East Northants pub landlord who lost everything when he was wrongly prosecuted in his local council’s ‘vendetta’ is to be paid a seven-figure sum…
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Vaulkhard Leisure Takes on Star lease for The Diamond, Ponteland
Newcastle based leisure operator, Vaulkhard Leisure, has taken on a lease for The Diamond pub in Ponteland, bringing its estate to 20 pubs, bars and cafes.
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Tub2Pub Charity Campaign Returns, Transforming Plastic Waste Into Cash
Greene King pubs to accept plastic chocolate and biscuit tubs that will be recycled to raise much-needed donations for Macmillan Cancer Support
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