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Left to right: Alan Gray and ACC Dave Minty National Pubwatch has given a Bravery and Meritorious conduct Award to Alan Gray, a Norwich security officer, who stepped in to save the lives of people on a night-out. In the early hours of 9th October 2021 Alan was working as a security officer at an […]
12/2/23:Story and photograph courtesy of The Liverpool Echo www.liverpoolecho.co.uk The man was apprehended by police as he left Coyote Ugly on Bold Street Beth Mason, Ray Boreham and Rebecca Fitzsimmons A sharp-eyed barmaid stopped a man from allegedly spiking a woman’s drink when she spotted him acting strangely in a city centre bar. Beth Mason […]
The importance of partnership working, dealing with violence in and around licensed premises and using digital technology for age verification, are just of the issues to be discussed at the National Pubwatch Conference this year. The annual event, which will take place at the Double Tree by Hilton, Lydiard Fields in Swindon, on Tuesday, 7th […]
Licensees who want to set up or know more about the issues surrounding Pubwatches can get all the information they need by watching a new range of short information films on NPW FAQ YouTube page. The films answer some of the frequently asked questions that members of the pub, hospitality trade and general public ask […]
Hospitality businesses are holding a fancy dress Boxing night 15/12/22: Story courtesy of Warrington Guardian www.warringtonguardian.co.uk Town centre venues working together to build Boxing Day back to ‘what it was’ (Image: Showbar) Town centre bars and venues are clubbing together in a bid to try and build Boxing Day back to ‘what it was’ this Christmas. […]
Safety campaign launched in Stirling for holiday season 19/12/22: Story courtesy of the Alloa Advertiser www.alloaadvertiser.com PUBWATCH: Co-chair Neil Campbell from Kilted Kangaroo, Go Forth Stirling project director Danielle McRorie-Smith and co-chair Dave Thompson from FUBAR PUB owners and partners in neighbouring Stirling have launched a campaign to ensure visitors in the night economy enjoy […]
16/12/22: Story courtesy of Knowsley News www.knowsleynews.co.uk A scheme to support a safe and secure evening economy in Prescot Town Centre has been launched. The Prescot Pubwatch scheme was formally launched at Deanes House pub on Church Street to promote a responsibly led social drinking environment and evening economy in all licensed premises in the […]
‘I died twice after my throat was slashed in Llandudno nightclub’ Story courtesy of Daily Post www.dailypost.co.uk Jake Pickstock is leading an anti-knife campaign after he was brutally attacked in 2021und The survivor of a horrific stabbing in Llandudno nightclub, who says he died twice before doctors saved his life, is leading a North Wales anti-knife […]
13th December 2022: Story courtesy of Northern Echo www.northernecho.co.uk New radios have been given out to Darlington’s local businesses in a new scheme to help keep the town centre safe Credit: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL (Image: Darlington Borough Council) New radios have been given out to Darlington’s local businesses in a new scheme to help keep the town centre […]
2/12/22: Story courtesy of Claire-Louise Dewhurst Police Licensing Officer As part of Cardiff & Vale’s drink drive campaign, South Wales Police alongside thirteen pubs and restaurant have launched their DES (Designated Driver) Scheme. Ahead of the busy Christmas period, the thirteen licensed premises will offer free draught soft drinks to designated drivers. A designated driver […]