C&C acquires 50% stake in Wallaces Express
C&C Group has acquired a 50% equity stake in Irvine-based wholesaler Wallaces Express.
The Magners and Tennent’s owner said the move would give on-trade customers...
Lessee Max Houliston clocks up half a century
Max Houliston celebrates 50 years at the Hole in the Wa’ pub
DUMFRIES lessee Max Houliston is celebrating after clocking up half a century at...
BT Sport gets set for summer kick-off
BT Sport is preparing to unveil its new package of HD sports channels, which will show top flight Scottish and English football from August.
The...
Pubco to sue SPL in broadcast dispute
LISINI Pub Co is set to sue the Scottish Premier League for more than £1.7 million after it attempted to stop the firm showing live top flight football matches in its pub using a Polish satellite system.
Hotel business is a family affair
Lothian operator celebrates 40 years at helm of village outlet
A MIDLOTHIAN hotelier celebrated his 40th anniversary at the helm of the family business late...
Boards urged to tackle casinos
A DUNDEE nightclub boss has called on licensing boards to take a tougher stance on alcohol licensing for casinos..
New craft beer bar docks in Leith
Locally-sourced food and drink dominate offer at The Vintage
By Gillian McKenzie
THERE’S a distinct flavour of craft beer at new Leith bar The Vintage.
That it’s...
No surprise die Kinder are at the heart of West
Family-friendly approach key to the success of award-winning outlet
FAMILIES were always part of the game-plan at Glasgow’s West Brewery, Bar and Restaurant.
In early...
Trade slams footie pub closure plans
PUB trade groups have railed against plans to introduce legislation that would allow police to close pubs in certain areas around football matches.
Trade toasts end of beer duty escalator
Brewers welcome tax cut, but above inflation increase stays for cider, wine and spirits
PUB companies and brewers have welcomed moves to cut beer duty...
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Jack Cummins
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