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NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2014 DIAGEO NATIONAL PUBWATCH WINNER NOW OPEN
Now in their third year, the Pubwatch awards are designed to recognise the work being undertaken by local Pubwatch schemes across the UK to improve safety and the pub experience for everyone. The winners are selected by a panel of National Pubwatch members and industry experts...(read more here)
NATIONAL PUBWATCH REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE –
TREVOR PEPPER
Within this edition we introduce a further volunteer Regional Representative who liases with local Pubwatches – Trevor Pepper – who is one of the two representatives for West Midlands...(read more here)
FIVE PEOPLE BANNED BY CROYDON PUBWATCH
Five people have been banned from Croydon pubs and more than 50 people have received warning letters, in a new crackdown on drink-fuelled crime. Pub licensees say the tough new measures banning persistent troublemakers will reduce alcohol-related disorder, while helping others enjoy themselves in safer, more comfortable surroundings...(read more here)
BURNHAM-ON-SEA PUBWATCH GROUP CUTS LATE NIGHT CRIME AND DISORDER
Burnham-On-Sea's Pubwatch group is helping to reduce late night crime and anti-social behaviour in the town. The group, which has been running for 14 years, is working with local police to encourage safe drinking environments in licensed premises across Burnham...(read more here)
BYKER PUBWATCH WORKS TO TACKLE CRIME
A thriving Pubwatch scheme is joining forces with Northumbria Police to help prevent crime. Byker Pubwatch scheme has members drawn from 14 pubs and clubs in Newcastle's east end. They meet monthly with local officers to help keep premises safe for both customers and staff...(read more here)
PLYMOUTH’S BARBICAN PUBWATCH SCHEME LAUNCHED
Publicans and club owners from Plymouth’s historic Barbican have joined forces to launch a new Pubwatch scheme to make the harbour a safer and more welcoming destination...(read more here)
CONVICTED BENTON BOUNCER GOT JOB NEXT DOOR TO PUB WHERE HE ASSAULTED CUSTOMER
A doorman stripped of his licence after assaulting a customer was caught working illegally at the pub next door to the scene of the crime. John Brown was convicted last year of attacking someone at the Eazy Street bar, in Newcastle city centre...(read more here)
AFTER DARK DOORMAN LOSES LICENCE AFTER TOWN CENTRE 'SCUFFLE'
A man has lost his licence to work as a doorman in Bolton town centre after he was involved in a scuffle. Wayne Sutcliffe appealed against the decision to have his licence revoked — but it was thrown out by magistrates...(read more here)
MANCHESTER POLICE ISSUE WARNING RE MOBILE PHONE THEFT.
At around 2am on Monday 5 May 2014, a 28-year-old woman was carrying drinks in a club on Bloom Street when her path was blocked by a couple embracing. As she tried to get past them, her mobile phone was taken from her handbag. It was only later that she realised it had been stolen.
She later logged into find my iPhone, tracking the device and called the police. The police control room took over the track and led officers to a vehicle where they recovered a stolen phone and arrested two men aged 23 and 48, and two women aged 18 and 45...(read more here)
HOME OFFICE MINISTER TO LAUNCH NEW PASS 18 PLUS CARD
Norman Baker MP, Minister of State for Crime Prevention, will launch the new PASS 18 plus card design on Tuesday 10th June 2014 at Tiger Tiger in London’s West End. Other speakers will include Chief Constable Adrian Lee, Licensing Lead for the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and Bill Butler, Chief Executive of the Security Industry Authority (SIA)…(read more here)
BERNARD BRINDLEY
We are sad to report the death of long-standing publican Bernard Brindley who died suddenly over the weekend at the age of 63...(read more here)
110-YEAR-OLD POLICE MUGSHOTS OF DUNDEE DRUNKS FOR SALE
A collection of mugshots dating back to 1905, which warned publicans of drunken Dundonians, is to go under the hammer. The folio of forms was issued to local landlords warning them not to serve the pictured people, who had been convicted of being drunk and incapable...(read more here)
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
New Pubwatch Posters – view the range and download from here
Regional Map – check out your local representative here
Scheme Locator – make sure your Pubwatch is on the map – free registration here
New ‘Information Wanted’ Service – check the latest details here
Ask Dadds LLP – raise your questions here
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