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Autumn Budget: Is there hope for the Cotswold High Street?
From the moment an election date was announced earlier this year, UK businesses have been in a state of suspense, heightened more recently by waiting for the new Government’s budget. The commercial property market has not been immune to uncertainty
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A Cheshire dining institution celebrates 25th anniversary
If you’re a fan of Italian food in Cheshire, you are likely to have eaten at a Piccolino – launched in Knutsford 25 years ago. The iconic dining brand now welcomes more than 1.2 million guests every year to its 21 eateries across the country, with
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Which plants should I be pruning in autumn?
You can tidy things up but leave some cover for wildlife. Autumn is a time for a good tidy-up, when you can cut back overgrown plants so they will build energy for new growth for next year – but don’t forget to leave some stems intact over winter
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There is much more than gin to enjoy at Shed One Distillery
When you grow up in a culture where the ethos of hospitality is deeply ingrained and drinks are invariably accompanied by food and hardly ever consumed neat, you develop a genuine appreciation for places that offer both with equal skill and largesse
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You’re invited to supper with Adam Henson
This Thursday – November 7, 2024 – Cotswold Farm Park will host an exclusive Supper Club with Adam Henson, offering guests a unique evening filled with farm-fresh cuisine, storytelling, and live entertainment in the company of one of the UK’s most
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A bit of Bondi Beach in the heart of Whitstable
‘There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as a good tavern or inn.’ So wrote Samuel Johnson and while there is some debate over what actually is Britain’s oldest pub (the contenders are all OLD
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10 of best pubs in the Peak District
Emily Williamson, founder of Peak District Pub Tours, which specialises in hosted and transported tours of some of our most unique pubs, offers her expert opinion on places to relax, eat and drink. Flying Childers Where: Main Rd, Stanton in
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Fish&Forest's new York restaurant opens
The clue’s always been in the name when it comes to Stephen Andrews’ intent with food. His restaurant, Fish&Forest has lovingly showcased the best of land and sea and in doing so his neat little place in Micklegate attracted the attention of
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Ryan Blackburn's new Ambleside venture, The Schelly
“There’s no right way or wrong way to do it,” says Ryan Blackburn. It’s a pragmatic answer to a tricky question: do I dip the mini madeleines in the sticky toffee sauce or head to the other bowl first to scoop up a dollop of Chantilly cream, or the
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The best restaurants in Garstang
This village to the north of Preston can cater for all tastes when it comes to dining, from fine dining to casual eating. The Cobblers The Cobblers A café, bar and bistro, with weekly entertainment, situated on the High Street. Evening
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How the local community helped save an East Devon pub
Too many across the country are closing, but our passion for pubs remains high. Fran McElhone visits the Sir Walter Raleigh in East Budleigh for a chat with the locals who came out fighting All the locals say the same thing. ‘It’s more than a pub
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Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards 2024: All the winners from the night!
Friday, October 7 saw the return of the Cotswold Life Food and Drink Awards, where finalists, sponsors and celebrities gathered together to show appreciation, and party like only the Cotswold food and hospitality industry can The annual awards
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The Cheshire Life Dining Pub of the Year for 2024
It's not difficult to imagine serried rows of students in this old schoolhouse, dipping pens into inkwells and writing industriously. Now, amid a delightful collection of eclectic antique pine chairs and tables, diners are learning how good food, excellent
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Pub Perfection: A Review of The George in Burpham
'Are we sure this is the right road?’ asks my wife as the potholed track takes a corner at the Splash Farm Shepherds Huts and we bounce past a giant stack of polythene-bound haybales on a mission to find The George at Burpham. For years I’d registered
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A look the Newt's new restaurant in Castle Cary train station
It’s Friday, the sun is shining, and I am walking the 3.5 miles to reach my nearest train station. It feels good to stretch the legs, breathe in the county’s fresh air and stop and admire the views along the way. Though hang on, as I glance at my watch
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The 'hangover busting' Brighton eatery among best UK spots for a Sunday roast
A Brighton eatery that is great for "hangover-busting" has been named as one of the best spots for a Sunday roast in the UK. Alberta's at The Windmill on Upper North Street was featured among 19 others in a list from The Telegraph. Discussing
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Restaurants to try in Chelsea, Victoria and the West End
An authentic Italian kitchen in Chelsea, a Venetian-inspired venue in Grosvenor Gardens, a Vietnamese street food Sunday fry-up brunch... and a floating 12-seat private dining room in the West End! Dez Amore in Chelsea Dez Amore, Chelsea Dez
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Cornish pub with 'relaxed elegance' among the best in the UK for oysters
A Cornish pub with a sense of "relaxed elegance" has been named as one of the best places in the UK to eat oysters. The Mariners in Rock, which is owned by Paul and Emma Ainsworth, was included in the selection from The Independent. Sharing
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5 of the best Hampshire Christmas markets to visit for some festive fun in 2024
Christmas might still be a little way off, but for those who live in Hampshire, plenty of Christmas markets will be popping up soon. It will be an opportunity for people to purchase Christmas-related crafts and enjoy some street food as the temperatures
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7 of the best Christmas markets to visit in Sussex for some festive fun in 2024
Christmas might still be a little way off, but for those who live in Sussex, plenty of Christmas markets will be popping up soon. It will be an opportunity for people to purchase Christmas-related crafts and enjoy some street food as the temperatures
