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We are delighted to announce the release of our latest film relating to door security and search procedures. The film was produced to highlight the issues related to ensuring that your door staff are not only qualified and registered with the Security Industry Authority but that they are working to your company policy and procedures […]
29/1/20: NPW Chairman Steve Baker spoke to delegates at the latest Pubwatch training seminar held by Heathrow Airport. The seminar brought together 60+ members from their four airside Pubwatch communities, together with airport staff and Police. Neil Cutting, the airports Retail Operations Account Manager, who was hosting the event, praised the progress that had already […]
29/1/20: Birmingham Airport officially launches its first Pubwatch Scheme. It builds on the work of its existing Disruptive Passenger Forum and initiatives such as the ‘One Too Many’ campaign which is supported by The Airport Operators, International Air Transport Association, the UK Travel Retail Forum and Airlines UK Stephen Baker Chairman of National Pubwatch commented: […]
13/1/20: NPW Regional Representative Steve Evans attended the launch of a new scheme in Shefford. Members attended the launch of the new scheme at The Bridge and were supported by the local police licensing officer, the Chair of Biggleswade Pubwatch and representatives from both the Central Bedfordshire and Town Councils. Shefford is only a small […]
7/1/20: Story and photograph courtesy of Examiner Live www.examinerlive.co.uk The Examiner live news report ‘The Huddersfield town centre bars, pubs and clubs where violent incidents are common’ followed from a Freedom of Information request to West Yorkshire Police which requested details of violent incident reports that had occurred in town centre venues. The report highlighted […]
7/1/20: Cast and crew gathered at The Scotch Bar Windsor to start filming for a new National Pubwatch film. The film will be focusing on the importance of in-house security, in particular the use of SIA registered door staff, with the emphasis on the responsibilities of licensees to ensure that company policies and licensing conditions […]
21/12/19:Story courtesy of Bristol Live www.bristolpost.co.uk “Pub staff are not there to be abused, verbally or in any other way” Paul Herridge, landlord of The Dolphin Inn A Bristol publican is hoping for a happy Christmas for all – including pub staff. Paul Herridge has been landlord of The Dolphin Inn in Oldland Common for […]
19/12/19: Story and photograph courtesy of Cambrian News www.cambrian-news.co. A Team from North Wales Police and detection dogs from Wagtail Uk visited pubs in Dwyfor and Meirionnydd Police are considering prosecuting a number of people who showed ‘abuse and hostility’ towards them when they visited licensed premises in Meirionnydd and Dwyfor on Saturday night. A […]
16/12/19: Story and photograph courtesy of Lancaster Guardian www.lancasterguardian.co.uk Lancaster Pub Watch is running a mini campaign this Christmas to try to make sure everyone gets home safe and sound after their big night out. The organisation that represents the licensed trade in Lancaster is reminding customers that they may not get served by bar […]
16/12/19: Story courtesy of Runcorn & Widnes World www.runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk A ‘ZERO tolerance’ policy towards anti-social behaviour has been adopted in pubs across Widnes to ensure customers enjoy the festive season in peace. Widnes Pub Watch says it wants to provide a safe, cheerful environment in Widnes pubs where people can enjoy themselves without the threat […]