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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 […]
14/12/19: Story courtesy of News & Star www.newsandstar.co.uk A crackdown on alcohol fuelled trouble in pubs could see revellers receive a lengthy ban. Any offences fuelled by alcohol in Whitehaven like assault, disorder and drug crime will incur a 13 month ban. The stricter punishment will impact the social life of culprits; excluding them from […]
10/12/19: Story and photograph courtesy of Powys County Times www.countytimes.co.uk Dyfed-Powys Police. Six people have been banned from pubs in Newtown after being arrested for alcohol related crime and disorder, police said. The bans, ranging from 12 months to life, were issued under the Behave or Be Banned scheme following a Pubwatch Committee meeting held […]
CBC Safer Corby Team are working alongside Corby Pubwatch and the Neighbourhood Policing Team to launch a new initiative aimed at reducing alcohol related crime and disorder in Corby Old Village. The Safer Night scheme will provide pub goers with information on how to keep themselves safe and reduce the risk of being a victim […]
6/12/19: Story and photographs courtesy of South Yorkshire Police Earlier this year we told you about a trial project taking place in Sheffield, which saw night-time venues across the city issued with SmartWater canisters in a bid to deter violent crime and behaviour. The good news is the trial was a success and today (6 […]