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| Twickenham pubs in early closing fear ahead of the Rugby World Cup | Twickenham pubs in early closing fear ahead of the Rugby World Cup |
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| Pub and bar owners in Twickenham have criticised the police after they were told to close at 22:00 BST on the night of an international rugby match. | Pub and bar owners in Twickenham have criticised the police after they were told to close at 22:00 BST on the night of an international rugby match. |
| The Met's advice meant licensed businesses missed out on the benefits of Saturday's England v France game. | The Met's advice meant licensed businesses missed out on the benefits of Saturday's England v France game. |
| Twickenham business owner Rob Heyward described it as "a disgrace". | Twickenham business owner Rob Heyward described it as "a disgrace". |
| He said there are concerns a repeat of the policy could impact on Twickenham licensees when the stadium hosts forthcoming Rugby World Cup matches. | He said there are concerns a repeat of the policy could impact on Twickenham licensees when the stadium hosts forthcoming Rugby World Cup matches. |
| The Met said it was still planning its policing operation for the tournament which begins on 18 September and continues in to October. Twickenham will host 10 games during the tournament, including most of England's games, both semi-finals and the final on Saturday, 31 October. | The Met said it was still planning its policing operation for the tournament which begins on 18 September and continues in to October. Twickenham will host 10 games during the tournament, including most of England's games, both semi-finals and the final on Saturday, 31 October. |
| The Met's request made to licensees, and announced in the stadium on Saturday, asked that people not be admitted to venues after 22:00 following the World Cup warm-up match which England won 19-14. | The Met's request made to licensees, and announced in the stadium on Saturday, asked that people not be admitted to venues after 22:00 following the World Cup warm-up match which England won 19-14. |
| It said it was to "try and ensure the impact on local residents and the community was kept to a minimum". | It said it was to "try and ensure the impact on local residents and the community was kept to a minimum". |
| But Mr Heyward, who is a member of Kings Cross Steelers rugby club, said: "The residents are like that, a load of blue rinsed people. It suits the police but it doesn't suit local businesses. | |
| "I think local businesses should be allowed to take advantage of the opportunity it provides... it's a great thing and I think the police should take the view that pubs should enjoy the benefits." | "I think local businesses should be allowed to take advantage of the opportunity it provides... it's a great thing and I think the police should take the view that pubs should enjoy the benefits." |
| The brewery Fuller's, which runs some venues in the area, also raised concerns about the legislation and the impact on hospitality and tourism. | The brewery Fuller's, which runs some venues in the area, also raised concerns about the legislation and the impact on hospitality and tourism. |
| Managing director Jonathon Swaine said: "We have dealt with post-rugby crowds for decades and we have no intention of stopping now. | Managing director Jonathon Swaine said: "We have dealt with post-rugby crowds for decades and we have no intention of stopping now. |
| "With the Rugby World Cup just round the corner, we should be gearing up to show British hospitality at its absolute best, not putting up the closed signs." | "With the Rugby World Cup just round the corner, we should be gearing up to show British hospitality at its absolute best, not putting up the closed signs." |
| In 2014, the Home Office relaxed licensing laws across the country during the football World Cup in Brazil to allow pubs and bars to open until 01:00 BST due to the differing times zones. | In 2014, the Home Office relaxed licensing laws across the country during the football World Cup in Brazil to allow pubs and bars to open until 01:00 BST due to the differing times zones. |
| But it stipulates that any guidance it offers is at the discretion of the local authority. | But it stipulates that any guidance it offers is at the discretion of the local authority. |