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Government plans licensing law shake-up

Local residents will be able to object to pubs even if they do not live in the immediate vicinity or if they believe they are having an adverse effect on public health. These are some of the new powers proposed by Home Secretary Theresa May as part of a shake-up to the country’s licensing laws. The Government [...]

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£350m cash call by Punch Taverns

By Nathan Harris
date 2009-06-16 comment Comments (0)
  Pubs group Punch Taverns has announced a £350m investor cash call to help cut its debts as trading remains tough.   The
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ViVAS appoints new general manager

By Elise Michaels
date 2009-06-14 comment Comments (0)
  ViVAS, the joint wine venture formed between 3663 and Bibendum Wine Ltd has appointed a new general manager to help
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UK wine market shrinks in 2008

By Kat Barns
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  The UK wine market shrank last year after more than a decade’s growth and is not expected to recover in
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Chardonnay now an official variety in Rioja

By Nathan Harris
date 2009-06-05 comment Comments (0)
  A raft of grape varieties including Chardonnay have been given the rubber stamp in Rioja.   The Riojan government finally authorised a
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White Bear in Middlewich welcomes new tenants

By Elise Michaels
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  A pub that has changed hands five times in the past 18 months is hoping to pull the punters back
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Northwich Wetherspoon’s pub to hold three-week Wine Festival

By Elise Michaels
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  A Northwich pub will be serving six new wines during a 19-day wine festival.   The festival wines have been crafted by
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Meeting of pub landlords

By Elise Michaels
date 2009-05-27 comment Comments (0)
  The organisation that represents some north west pub licensees is offering them advice on how to improve profits in the
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Beer mats to serve up safety message

By Nathan Harris
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  Drinkers are being warned between sips to keep their behaviour in check.   The humble beer mat is the latest tool to
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‘Nightmare’ of St Emilion classification finally over

By Nathan Harris
date 2009-05-21 comment Comments (0)
  The 2006 Saint-Emilion classification, scrapped by the French Court of Appeal, has been partially reinstated.   A law passed on May 13
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Cheshire’s Ring O’Bells in top 20 UK pubs

By Elise Michaels
date 2009-05-20 comment Comments (0)
  The Ring O’Bells is one of the top 20 pubs in the nation, as recognised by key industry figures. The
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