This week on The Pub Diary, I focus on the positives. From what’s

been working well to the things we’re

excited about this year, this episode

is a reminder that even in a tough industry, good weeks - and good momentum - still exist.

This week on The Pub Diary, I talk honestly about what it really costs to run a pub — and not just in pounds and pence. From long hours and constant pressure to the responsibility that never quite switches off, this episode looks at the hidden costs most people never see.

It’s a personal reflection on time, stress, and why — despite everything — pubs are still worth fighting for.

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The first entry in The Pub Diary. I talk about how we came to take on the pub, what the first week back open has really been like, the plans we’re making for the year ahead, and the problems that come with keeping the doors open — all against the backdrop of an industry that’s under more pressure than ever.