211 Pubs have closed down in Midlands

MIDLANDS PUBS Region’s pub hit hardest

More pubs are closing across the Midlands than in any other part of the
country - new figures have revealed.They were shutting at the rate of eight
a week over the last six months of 2008, according to the British Beer & Pub
Association.

A total of 211 venues closed – the highest number of any region of the UK –
as more than 1,000 pubs shut down nationwide.It is the first time the BBPA
has revealed data for the Midlands and it confirms the region is being hit
by a nationwide problem.

Landlords face bigger bills at the same time hard-up punters are turning to
cheaper supermarket booze. Enthusiasts at the Campaign for Real Ale have
warned that up to 100 pubs a month could close this year. From Express and
Star