Nikkie Thatcher
Senior Reporter at The Morning Advertiser
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1 week ago |
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Nikkie Thatcher
The data, which is from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), found the year that saw the highest number of pub closures was 2017 when the UK lost 1,950, going from 50,300 in 2016 to 48,350 in 2017 - a drop of 4.03% year-on-year. The second largest drop was in 2013, there were 52,500 pubs - this was down 1,300 (1.89%) on 2012 where figures were at 53,800.
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2 weeks ago |
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Nikkie Thatcher
Arc has invested £4m into the 7,200ft site off Shaftesbury Avenue, which spans two floors and is set to open as part of the group’s Box brand in October. It is expected the flagship venue will create 90 new jobs and will have capacity for 450 guests and seating for 200, with the aim to be the ultimate bar to watch, play and party late into the night. Co-founder and CEO Wolstencroft told The Morning Advertiser the business had been negotiating for about six months.
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2 weeks ago |
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Nikkie Thatcher
This month (May) sees a flurry of football finals being broadcast on TNT Sports including the Champions League, Europe League, Conference League and Women’s Champion’s League. The Morning Advertiser recently spoke with the sports channel’s pundits to get their take on why sport and pubs go hand in hand. Broadcaster and former England footballer and TNT pundit Karen Carney outlined how she prefers going to the pub when the sun is shining and enjoying the beer garden.
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2 weeks ago |
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Nikkie Thatcher
The 7,200ft site is off Shaftesbury Avenue, spread across two floors and is set to open in October. It will have capacity for 450 guests and seating for 200 with the aim to be the ultimate bar to watch, play and party late into the night. Arc co-founder and CEO Martin Wolstencroft said: “Announcing our presence in London is a huge step for Arc Inspirations.
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2 weeks ago |
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Nikkie Thatcher
TRG said the addition of the sites was a significant strategic opportunity for the group. TRG CEO Andy Horby said: “Expanding our pub estate is a major strategic priority for us and we are delighted to have this opportunity to add 10 high quality freehold pubs to our portfolio.
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