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NEW BRIGHTON BAR & LOUNGE GOING BIG THIS CHRISTMAS!

One of New Brighton’s most vibrant and stylish venues is getting ready for a spectacular festive season, with a mouthwatering Christmas menu, a packed programme of live entertainment and plenty…

Unexpected EU pairings to inspire autumn menus and retail displays

From cheese and chocolate to aquavit and pork, unexpected combinations can help retailers and hospitality operators bring protected European food and drink products to life this autumn. Autumn brings a…

Quality, discovery and authenticity set to define Christmas drinking in 2026

Industry experts have revealed the drinks trends set to shape Christmas 2026 with shoppers expected to take a more considered approach to festive drinking, focusing on quality over quantity and…

LIVERPOOL MASTERCHEF MAKES HISTORY AT WORLD RECORD EVENT IN TURKEY!

Halewood’s multi-award-winning Masterchef Kemal Coşkuncay has added another incredible international achievement to his growing list of accolades after travelling to Turkey to take part in a spectacular Guinness World Record…

WIRRAL KITCHENS & INTERIORS DOUBLE FINALIST AT UK SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS!

A Hoylake kitchen business is celebrating another incredible achievement after being named a double-finalist in prestigious national awards! Wirral Kitchens & Interiors has been shortlisted in not one, but two…

NEW SANDWICH SHOP TAKING WIRRAL BY STORM!

A new sandwich shop has opened in Bromborough – and judging by the queues already forming down the road, Wirral has a serious new lunchtime obsession. Orlo Sandwiches opened on…

Carnoustie Moonshine Maker Angus Alchemy Enters The Dragon’s Den

Angus Alchemy, the Carnoustie-based moonshine, gin and spirits producer, has revealed that it successfully pitched to the Dragons in BBC’s Dragons’ Den in its most recent series. It is one…

Stafford firm Barcare Supreme becomes first UK distributor for the Nordik DriPod glass dryer range.

Stafford-based commercial catering equipment specialists Barcare Supreme have become the first UK distributor for the Nordik DriPod glass dryer range. The dryer is a landmark product, with high-grade stainless steel…

Food safety experts answer frequently asked questions about egg safety

The UK eats 14.5 billion eggs each year, so it’s safe to say they are one of the most popular foods around. And yet, many questions continue to arise around…

Discover the EU’s organic excellence at the Natural & Organic Food Show 2026

Trade visitors are invited to discover the breadth and diversity of the European Union’s organic food and drink at the Natural & Organic Food Show, taking place at ExCeL London…

Newcastle chef secures place in National Chef of the Year final

Scott John-Hodgson, executive chef at Solstice & House of Tides by Kenny Atkinson in Newcastle, has earned a place in the final of National Chef of the Year, putting him…

Prezzo Italian Slashes Main Courses to 99p for Nationwide ‘Mega Monday’ Event

As post-summer routines settle in and the inevitable “Monday blues” return, dining out is usually the first luxury cut from the weekly budget. Prezzo Italian is challenging that trend by…

Bella Italia Celebrates International Chocolate Day with £1 Chocolate Brownies

Bella Italia is celebrating International Chocolate Day in suitably indulgent style, offering its Chocolate Brownie dessert for just £1 for one day only. On Sunday 13 September 2026, guests can…

Hackstons Makes Prestigious Drinks Retailing Awards Shortlist For the Second Consecutive Year

Hackstons, the luxury whisky specialist redefining premium drinks retail and tangible asset ownership, is celebrating another major milestone after being shortlisted as a finalist for Luxury Retailer of the Year…

HESWALL FISH & CHIP SHOP WINS BIG AT TOP NATIONAL AWARDS!

There are celebrations in Heswall after local favourite Pisces has scooped two big awards, with owner Cos Michael being crowned Best Fish & Chips Fryer in the UK at the…

Boiler Shop to become North East’s first ‘living workplace’ as hundreds take part in live experiment at Work Beyond Walls event

This September, the North East is set to host a major event exploring the next workplace revolution, from the place which housed the world’s first purpose-built locomotive factory. 300 people,…

Make Sober October the starting point for year-round mindful drinking

Sober October may encourage people to take a temporary break from alcohol, but mindful drinking is no longer confined to designated months. Guests are increasingly moving between alcoholic and alcohol-free…

QUEUES OUT THE DOOR AS NEW OWNER TAKES OVER ICONIC BISTRO!

An iconic Liscard coffee shop which had been closed for six months has been given a new lease of life after a new owner stepped in to give it an…

Mahmut Orhan Reveals Another Side Of His Next Chapter With Felix Raphael Collaboration ‘Three’

Mahmut Orhan continues to reveal the evolving sound of his new chapter with ‘Three’, a captivating collaboration with German producer and vocalist Felix Raphael. Rewinding the pulse of house music…

Brits are paying strangers to queue at the UK’s most hyped openings

Brits are known for patiently waiting their turn, but a growing number are deciding they would rather pay someone else to do it for them. From viral food openings and…

Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson drops by Costco to launch Doctor Seaweed: British seaweed supplement brand lands UK’s most sought-after retail shelf

Pure Seaweed and Menopause+ debut at Costco UK marking a landmark moment for seaweed nutrition and signalling a new era for plant-based supplements in mainstream retail Doctor Seaweed, the pioneering…

Historic County Durham café marks first birthday after becoming a new social hub for Sherburn Hill

The Carthouse Café at The Old Curio will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday 1 August, one year after opening inside a restored historic building Sherburn Hill, County Durham, 27…

World Avocado Day: How much do you really know about the world’s favourite fruit?

Ahead of , the World Avocado Organisation rounds up some of the most unexpected facts about avocados — from sleep and potassium to pregnancy, eye health and the fruit’s surprising…

Expert warns which grocery staples need to go in the fridge when temperatures hit over 25°C

With temperatures continuing to rise over the coming week, the rules around food storage can change dramatically. What’s usually deemed ‘safe’ on the kitchen counter in cooler months can become…

LONDON’S NEWEST DINING FESTIVAL IS SERVED

Plated launches across King’s Road and Knightsbridge this August, bringing together over 30 venues for a month of food, drink, and exclusive offers. From iconic names to neighbourhood favourites, participating…