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The top stories and latest news, dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

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Trade prepares for the Games

Operators and suppliers across Glasgow are making final preparations for this month’s Commonwealth Games.
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Anger at ‘police patrol’ reports

Trade slams suggestion of World Cup ‘violence and disorder’.
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Leadership needed on indyref

Scotland’s politicians need to show more “leadership and vision” ahead of September’s independence referendum, says Glasgow restaurateur Charan Gill.
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World Cup fever sweeps the trade

Operators reaping the rewards of football focus, despite Scotland’s absence.
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Claims police overstep powers

‘Target-based’ approach damaging trade relations, lawyer says.
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Fresh appeal for Scottish pub code

Holyrood should adopt Westminster measures, says lessee.
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Hawthorn takes root

A new pub company has secured a considerable presence in Scotland through the acquisition of 131 tenanted and leased pubs.
• 2013 was a strong year for local, independent breweries, according to the latest SIBA report.

New Bill doesn’t go far enough

Failure to tackle crucial issues is “disappointing”.
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Clarity needed on independence

Scotch whisky body seeks reassurance on tax, currency and regulation.
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New city brewery opens its doors

Drygate launches with core range of three craft beers.

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Jack Cummins
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
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