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Eyes Wide Open for Batemans and its tenants

May 10, 2008: Batemans has received British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) accreditation for its Eyes Wide Open code of practice. More

Bridgehouse Capital buys Massive sites

April 24, 2008: Massive Pub Company sites in administration have been purchased by private equity firm Bridgehouse Capital and will be run under its subsidiary, Inventive Pubs and Restaurants. More

Marston's takes to the road

April 22, 2008: Marston’s is running a series of roadshows to search for new retailers for its tenanted businesses and free trade pubs. The events will also provide a platform for existing retailers to interact with suppliers and Marston’s staff. More

Punch turns down M&B approach for Spirit pubs

April 19, 2008: Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has had an approach to purchase Punch's Spirit pubs rejected. More

Two additions to Barracuda estate

April 18, 2008: Barracuda Group has taken its total number of sites to 218 this week with two openings: the George, in Chepstow, and The Lancer, in Leighton Buzzard. Both will operate under the group's Smith & Jones brand. More

Pub Business exhibition: preview

April 17, 2008: The Morning Advertiser’s Pub Business exhibition — which takes place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, on May 20 and 21, has a host of new features geared towards the licensed trade. More

4April 15, 2008: M&B approach for Punch managed pubs
4April 9, 2008: Mitchells & Butlers' 'robuts performance'
4April 9, 2008: Shoulder of Mutton wins top Northern award
4April 5, 2008: Wetherspoon investing £4m in new staff
4April 5, 2008: S&NPE purchases Tadcaster properties
4April 3, 2008: Survey paints gloomy picture of pub trade
4April 3, 2008: Five-star status for Wellington Arms
4March 30, 2008: Administration and new beginnings at Laurel
4March 28, 2008: Cape St Katharine Docks busy from the outset
4March 27, 2008: Oak named Chester bar/pub of the year
4March 26, 2008: Now snokers face cigarette machine ban
4March 21, 2008: Publican wins for Everards and Fuller's
4March 17, 2008: Laurel to close another 60 pubs
4March 15, 2008: 83 Scottish pubs closed in last six months
4March 14, 2008: Batemans introduces two-day pub training course
4March 6, 2008: 27 pubs a week closing in the UK
4March 5, 2008: Culture department reviews Licensing Act
4March 5, 2008: Barracuda turnover up 16%
4March 3, 2008: 'Boost your sales with local ales' says SIBA
4March 1 , 2008: SBPA to serve writ on licensing board
4February 27, 2008: Pub function room converted to youth club
4February 22, 2008: Judicial review sought on Scottish licences
4February 8, 2008: Old Spot is national pub of the year
4February 8, 2008: Now Barracuda's big in Brighouse
4February 8, 2008: MP bids to rule out patio heater ban
4February 6, 2008: Tough stance against under-age drinkers
4February 4, 2008: Hidden Brewery has big plans for Chough
4February 4, 2008: Punch seeks merger with Mitchells & Butlers
4February 4, 2008: Top marques for Huddersfield publicans
4February 4, 2008: Love is in the air at Chef & Brewer
4February 2, 2008: Fuller's launches chip competition
4February 1, 2008: Fuller's prepares for 'challenging' times
4February 1, 2008: Greene King doing well in 'very difficult' market
4January 30, 2008: Incentives driving Barracuda managers
4January 25, 2008: Scottish Parliament decales fees will stand
4January 23, 2008: Punch licensees ready to Shine
4January 23, 2008: Food outperforms bar sales in Wetherspoon pubs
4January 19, 2008: 40th Varsity bar opens
4January 16, 2008: Subdued start to year for Punch
4January 16, 2008: Regent Inns in sale talks
4January 15, 2008: £3,000 'bounty' for discovering licensees
4January 15, 2008: Deferral of licence fees regulation welcomed
4January 11, 2008: CAMRA pub of the year finalists revealed
4January 9, 2008: SBPA encouraged by test purchasing figures
4January 5, 2008: Licensees learn to cope with economic downturn

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