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BELHAVEN owner Greene King has confirmed that brewing and brands boss Euan Venters is to leave the firm at the end of the year. Venters joined Belhaven as chief executive when he succeeded Stuart Ross in 2008, having previously held senior marketing roles on brands like Brylcreem and Radox.

STAFF from the Scotch Whisky Association pulled off an impressive feat earlier this month when they raised more than £7000 for charity by cycling...

RYAN’S Bar brought festive cheer to the west end of Edinburgh when it flicked the switch on its Christmas lights display. The event doubled as...

THE rapid rise of Arran Brewery plc will continue this week when it completes a deal to acquire the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk from...

STRATHCLYDE Police is calling on operators and door stewards to be extra vigilant for vulnerable revellers leaving their premises this festive season. Speaking to SLTN last week, chief superintendent George Nedley urged staff working in bars and clubs to “consider their social responsibilities as well as those under the licensing Act”.

Malmaison and Hotel du Vin unaffected by MWB Group problems STRONG sales and profits have been recorded across the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin groups...

The newly-launched Bar Varia at Xscape, Braehead, is designed to attract more than just winter sports enthusiasts WHEN outdoors entrepreneur Jamie Smith bought Snow Zone,...

Entrepreneur wants to put area on the map for more than just malt A NEW craft brewery has been launched in Speyside – the heart...

SHETLAND Islands Council has been accused of a conflict of interest over the decision to grant extended hours to the Mareel, the Lerwick-based arts centre. The islands’ area licensing board approved nine applications from the Mareel, operated by the Shetland Arts Trust, allowing it to be licensed to 2am and host club nights run by promoters such as Slam, the major dance music brand.

New strategy designed to help operators achieve profitable sales growth THE drinks firm behind Glenfiddich, Disaronno, Sailor Jerry and Hendrick’s is on a mission to...