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Heartwood Collection acquires two new sites in pubs with rooms expansion
Heartwood Collection, formerly known as Brasserie Bar Co, has acquired two new freehold pubs as part of its ongoing expansion plans.
Tim Hortons planning major UK expansion under franchise
Canadian coffee and doughnuts chain Tim Hortons is planning a major expansion drive in the UK under a new franchise model.
Train drivers announce two further strike days
'The journey is far from over': Native at Browns closes its doors
Pub closures rose sharply in first half of 2023
O2 Academy Brixton can reopen when 77 safety conditions are met
Plans to develop £20m aparthotel in Belfast
Northern Irish developer Lotus Property is set to open a £20m aparthotel in Belfast in 2025.
Charlie Bonwick to take over day-to-day running of the Dew Drop Inn
Simon Bonwick has promoted his son, Charlie Bonwick, to the role of chef de cuisine at[...]
Chick-fil-A to make second attempt at UK restaurant launch
US fast food chain Chick-fil-A is plotting a return to the UK, just a few years[...]
Blacklock chophouse restaurant group gains B Corp status
Chophouse restaurant group Blacklock has joined the small number of hospitality businesses that have attained ethical[...]
Patisserie Valerie: Four charged over collapse of bakery chain
Four people including a former director have been charged over the collapse of the Patisserie Valerie bakery chain."
Dishoom to open first standalone spin-off bar in Brighton
Indian restaurant group Dishoom is to launch its first standalone bar and café in Brighton this November.
Unhappy hour? Stonegate's decision to launch dynamic pricing sparks debate
Reports that the pub group behind the Slug & Lettuce and Be at One brands is raising prices at some of its bars during busy periods has sparked debate on social media.
The Restaurant Group's leisure division sale removes 'poison pill' from the business
The Restaurant Group’s (TRG) decision to offload its struggling leisure arm has been hailed as a[...]
Restaurant Story executive chef Tom Philips to represent UK at Bocuse d'Or
Tom Philips, executive chef at the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Story in London, has been chosen to represent[...]
Alistair Darby named chief executive of Sir Richard Sutton Limited
The former boss of Welsh brewer SA Brain is to take over as chief executive of[...]
Heartwood Collection acquires historic White Horse pub in Dorking
Heartwood Collection, formerly known as Brasserie Bar Co, has acquired the White Horse in Dorking, Surrey[...]
Developers reignite plans for Cristiano Ronaldo-backed Manchester hotel
Plans to build a Manchester hotel under the brand backed by footballer Cristiano Ronaldo have been reignited by developers."
Third man arrested in Crooked House fire investigation
A third man has been arrested as part of an investigation in to the fire that destroyed the historic Crooked House pub.
Champneys pays tribute after owner Dorothy Purdew dies aged 91
Dorothy Purdew, the co-owner of the Champneys spa and hotel business, has died at the age of 91.
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