Capital Pub Company believes the current challenging trading environment should provide it with further acquisition opportunities.

The 24-strong Greater London based pubco saw revenue increase 32% to £18.8m in the year to 29 March as the London market continues to outperform the rest of the UK.

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Apprentice star and Sir Alan Sugar's aide Nick Hewer has been crowned Beer Drinker of the Year.

The award was presented to Hewer last night by All Party Parliamentary chairman John Grogan MP.

Former PR impresario Nick Hewer started off in public relations in the mid '60s.

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The first European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU) constitution will be signed on 24 June

The EBCU, formed in 1990, is made up of beer consumer groups from 13 countries and represents over 130,000 beer drinkers across Europe.

The over-riding aim of the organisation is to ensu.
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Government reiterates that it is against a blanket ban on glass, despite police pressure

The Government has reiterated that it is against a blanket ban on glass, despite continued pressure from police.

The Government was forced to respond to a petition laid las.
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Brewer Daniel Thwaites wins benchmark legal ruling over extended pub opening hours

Brewer Daniel Thwaites has won a benchmark legal ruling which could severely limit the ability of local residents to oppose extended pub opening hours.

Thwaites won a High.
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House of Lords believe the traditional local pub is central to communities

The overwhelming majority - 85% - of the House of Lords believe “the traditional local pub is central to communities across the UK”.

The opinion poll of 155 peers .
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Over half of Britain's adults blame parents for underage drinking.

A new consumer poll by the Association of Convenience Stores revealed that 54% believe parents should take the greatest responsibility for the problem of underage drinking.

Only 9% believed.
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