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MPs launch early day motion attacking supermarkets for selling cheap booze

The head of the influential All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group has launched an early day motion (EDM) in the House of Commons attacking the price of alcohol sold through the off trade.
Posted: 14 December 2006 | 11:35

Pub customers tell porkies to avoid getting in the drinks

Pub customers appear to be modern day Christmas Scrooges when it comes to putting their hands in their pockets and buying a round, according to new research.
Posted: 11 December 2006 | 07:00

Disaster averted on our streets

It's probably fair to say that having the world's press discover traces of radioactive materials in your business does not make for the most positive publicity story.
Posted: 30 November 2006 | 00:00

Hook Norton introduces new regular beer

Hooky Gold pump clipCotswold brewer Hook Norton is to add Hooky Gold to its permanent draught beer list next year, after seasonal trials proved so popular.
Posted: 27 November 2006 | 09:58

Pub landlady found guilty for selling branded spirits with cheaper substitutes

A pub landlady has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service and £750 in court fees after admitting selling branded spirits from bottles filled with cheaper substitutes.
Posted: 15 November 2006 | 09:40

Violent Crime Reduction Bill receives Royal Assent

binge drinkingThe Violent Crime Reduction Bill has received Royal Assent, completing its Parliamentary journey to law.
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 10:47

By gum, nearly fell off the wagon there, Tony

Hospitality Action laid on a charity treat last week when the Ark Foundation's Peter Kay and chums prepared a slap-up five-courser at South Downs College in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

No need to stop granting new alcohol licences in Scotland, says association

buying a drinkPlans to stop issuing new liquor licences in Scotland should be ditched, according to the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA).
Posted: 07 November 2006 | 16:42

Consumers encouraged to complain against irresponsible drinks products

nightclub drinkingThe Portman Group has launched a campaign to raise awareness of its Code of Practice on the naming, packaging and promotion of alcoholic drinks and encourage complaints against irresponsible products and promotions.
Posted: 07 November 2006 | 15:50

The Campaign for Real Ale launches campaign to highlight plight of community pubs

buying drink in pubThe Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) is replacing its annual National Pubs Week event with a scheme designed to specifically highlight the plight of the ailing community pub.
Posted: 03 November 2006 | 10:06

University vice-chancellor calls for a stop to cut-price drinks

people drinking in a barA university vice-chancellor has written to all clubs and bars near the campus, calling on landlords not to offer his students cut-price drinks.
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 11:03

Fingerprint scanning cuts alcohol-related crime in Yeovil

fingerprint scannerA fingerprint scanning initiative has helped cut alcohol related crime in Yeovil by almost a quarter, according to the local council.
Posted: 25 October 2006 | 12:20

Anti binge-drink campaign launches

binge drinkingA new campaign launches today urging young people to know their limits when it comes to drinking.
Posted: 17 October 2006 | 09:58

Extended opening hours may be easing drink-fuelled violence on the streets, claims chief constable

Binge drinkingExtended opening hours may be helping to reduce violence outside pubs and clubs, according to a senior police officer.
Posted: 16 October 2006 | 13:34

Home Office refutes claims new licensing laws have fuelled rise in alcohol-related crime

The Home Office has refuted claims in national newspapers that alcohol-fuelled crime has spiralled out of control since the start of the new licensing regime last November.
Posted: 12 October 2006 | 16:06

Glasgow’s pubs escape 'glass ban'

Glasgow’s 700-plus publicans no longer face a glass ban, after the city’s licensing board abandoned controversial plans to enforce one from next year.
Posted: 09 October 2006 | 16:55

Béatrice Cointreau, chief executive of Champagne Gosset

Béatrice Cointreau, chief executive of Champagne Gosset, launched the Trophée Gosset Celebris in 1995 to promote Champagne in restaurants. The competition has been running for six years in the UK. She talks to Joanna Wood
Posted: 05 October 2006 | 00:00

Cider from Gaymer's Orchard Reserve Cider

Stonesbrook and Newton's Vale are two new single-orchard varieties in the Gaymer's Orchard Reserve cider range. Each has a distinctly individual character and flavour, reflecting the apple varieties in each orchard and the skill of the cider makers in blending.
Posted: 08 September 2006 | 15:11

Feared surge in drink crime fails to appear

New drinking laws in England and Wales have not caused an explosion in drunken violence on the high street, according to two new reports.
Posted: 27 July 2006 | 00:00

Drinkaware Trust set up to promote sensible drinking

binge drinkingThe Government has given the go-ahead to a new charitable trust, which will attempt to change the UK’s binge-drinking culture and tackle alcohol-related harm when it starts operating later this year.
Posted: 04 July 2006 | 10:39

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