Pubs1 day ago'Horrific' baton attack pub bids for new licence West Bromwich's Prince of Wales pub lost its licence after an attack involving an unlicensed doorman.1 day ago1 day agoBusiness rate hikes 'constant punch in the face'Matthew Sankey says businesses are becoming unviable because of constant rising costs.1 day ago2 days agoPub granted outdoor music licence despite objectionsBailey's Court Inn can now install an external bar as well as play films and host gigs outside.2 days ago2 days ago'Hundreds of homes approved' and 'hare coursing damage'A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Friday 9 January.2 days ago2 days agoPub reopens after being bought by localsThe Bayford Inn is saved after going into a community ownership model.2 days ago3 days agoStarmer urged to rethink business rate reforms to save pubsSome Labour MPs are optimistic there could be further relief to protect the hospitality industry.3 days ago4 days agoVillagers pose for Jilly Cooper-inspired calendarA small community is determined to raise "250,000 to save its pub, which closed five years ago.4 days ago5 days ago'We've had a dead dog in our wall for decades'Wandering Willie has stewarded the Turks Head Pub in Tynemouth for 145 years, the manager says.5 days ago6 days agoCouples out of pocket as wedding venue goes bustA man says at least 10 other couples are like him and his fiancee in losing money with the collapse.6 days ago...