A Dalton pub owner has criticised the Government’s decision to ban takeaway alcohol. Newton Arms landlord Paul Kell believes the current lockdown restrictions are unfair on pubs, highlighting that it is not a “level playing field”. “I think it s wrong that pubs aren t allowed to sell takeaway alcohol,” Mr Kell said. “If other pubs are similar to us, they will be left with stock that ll go out of date. “Yet, supermarkets can sell as much alcohol as they like? “I don’t think you can have one rule for one and one rule for another.” It is believed this move from Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken due to fears that customers buying takeaway alcohol from pubs may congregate with friends nearby to drink.
A Barrow councillor has commended a Dalton pub landlord for his impressive charity work. Dalton South councillor, Steve Nott, praised Paul Kell, landlord at the Newton Arms, after donating £700 to Furness Homeless Support Group. Mr Kell had raised the money by holding a birthday fundraiser and has revealed he is delighted with the amount of donations. A cheque of £330 was paid to the charity on Monday, with £370 donated online. Cllr Nott has now highlighted Mr Kell s generosity. He said: “It really is a fantastic gesture from Paul Kell. It s been a tough year for all those in the pub trade and the Newton, when allowed to, has really tried to encourage the community to visit by holding various events and showcasing local bands as they always have.
NOMINATED: The Newton Arms in Dalton as been picked for its wide range of fundraisers, and raising the Christmas spirit DALTON’S extraordinary fundraising pub has brought back the Christmas spirit in its community. The Newton Arms pub, located on Newton Road, has been praised for its outstanding service and its generous fundraising events for local causes. Owned and operated by Paul, 62, and Suzanne Kell, 57, the pub recently held a successful fundraiser for the Furness Homeless Group.
SERVING: Paul & Suzanne Kell of the Newton Arms pub in Dalton Nominated by Karan Locke, 52, from Dalton, who credits the business for its outstanding charity efforts and being ‘a community hub’.