Natural Retreats’ Lews Castle on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides is now taking bookings for spectacular Scottish island getaways in a grand and historic setting. The luxurious accommodation – which ranges from bedroom-only to 3-bedroom self-catering apartments - can now be booked for stays from Easter 2017 onwards. The apartments benefit from spacious living, kitchen and … [Read more...]
Jamaica Blue delivers on expansion plans with third UK store opening
International café restaurant brand Jamaica Blue is opening its third UK store in Leeds this month, as it continues to deliver on plans to expand the brand further in the UK. Jamaica Blue will open its doors on 1st December at the Trinity Centre, Leeds. The new café restaurant will bring a sophisticated dining option to the area, with its premium food menu and trendy, … [Read more...]
Krombacher Raises Over £1600 For Charity
Germany’s market leading Krombacher Brewery has helped raise over £1600 for charity after Sam and Jack Houston ran the Frankfurt Marathon on the 30th October. Krombacher provided Sam and his brother, who both work for the Krombacher UK team with free entry into the race. The company’s Non-Alcoholic Pils and Weizen are core drink sponsors of the Frankfurt and Hamburg … [Read more...]
Power to the people – not the mouthy few
When you look back on the 20th century, it’s shocking to contemplate the economic mayhem, poverty and bloodshed for which undemocratic and totalitarian regimes were responsible. We can contrast, as mentioned here before, the meteoric rise of formerly undemocratic countries like Italy, Japan or Singapore, once democracy was introduced. We can also compare the stunning … [Read more...]
CAMRA announces regional finalists for Pub of the Year competition
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed the four finalists for its Pub of the Year competition, one of the most respected and well-known pub awards in the UK. Pubs are selected by CAMRA volunteers and judged on their atmosphere, decor, welcome, service, community focus and most importantly – quality of beer. The four finalists will now have a chance to win National … [Read more...]