BII Scotland has announced the winners for its 2015 annual awards, which took place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on 17 May 2015. The Chairman of BII Scotland, Stephen McGowan CBII, said, "What an amazing crowd and a fantastic evening. Many congratulations to all finalists and winners and thanks to all our sponsors and supporters. The BII Scotland Awards is run by … [Read more...]
Wadworth acquires historic Beckford Inn
The beautiful and historic Beckford Inn & Restaurant has been sold to Wadworth Brewery in a deal brokered by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. The 18th century coaching inn has been owned and operated by Anthony Mears and his wife Jane since 2009. Under their ownership, the handsome Victorian property underwent extensive refurbishment and earned an enviable … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon apologises to Irish Travellers
The Court gave its judgment on Monday 18 May in a case brought by a group of Irish Travellers and their supporters for discrimination when they were refused entry to the Coronet, a JD Wetherspoon public house in Holloway Road, north London, on the 17th November 2011, following the Traveller Movement’s annual conference close by. Door staff had been engaged by the then pub … [Read more...]
The Sandwich Industry celebrates its finest
The Sammies or the Sandwich Industry Awards have recognized the great and the good of the sandwich industry. The British Sandwich Association identified not only best sandwiches but also the best places to get them and all the work that goes in to making the ultimate food to go. Hosting the show was Michelin starred celebrity chef, Theo Randall. He handed out the coveted … [Read more...]
Jean Christophe Novelli re-opens White Mare at Beckermet
The White Mare at Beckermet benefited from a touch of French glamour when celebrity chef, Jean Christophe Novelli joined locals to celebrate the opening of the picturesque pub following a £400K refurbishment of the pub by Star Pubs & Bars and new lessee, Dianne Irving. The pub which had been closed for six weeks, had undergone a transformational refurbishment to turn it … [Read more...]