Rick Stein has announced that he is set to open a restaurant in Fistral, Cornwall this spring, located on the iconic Fistral beach, famous for being one of the best surf beaches in Europe with a long sandy stretch perfect for families. Confirming the signing of the lease this week with business partner Jill, Rick said: “It's exciting to be opening a restaurant on Fistral, … [Read more...]
Redefine|BDL launches deals online
Redefine|BDL Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel management company, has launched an online portal offering customers direct access to deals across its extensive portfolio. Its new customer website, GreatHotelOffers.co.uk, features deals and promotions at a range of properties across the UK and Northern Ireland including Best Western, Aloft, Crowne Plaza and … [Read more...]
New GM, new era for Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa in Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire has appointed award winning hotelier Jody Marshall as its new general manager. Jody joins the team at the four star hotel nestled within the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park with key responsibility to further drive growth in all areas of the business that includes 55 stylish bedrooms, the AA rosette … [Read more...]
Doors open at Bradford Brewery and Brewfactory
The new Bradford Brewery and Brewfactory pub has opened, unveiling the first beer brewed in the city centre for more than 50 years. Civic leaders, members of the Bradford business community, beer aficionados, press and investors packed out the bar for a preview night, and the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Mike Gibbons, and the Lady Mayoress Mrs Elizabeth Sharp … [Read more...]
CAMRA calls for tax cut hat-trick
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling on the Chancellor to cut beer duty for a historic third time in next month’s Budget, as a report published 23 February estimates 1,047 additional pubs would have closed if the Government had not scrapped the beer duty escalator and cut beer duty in 2013 and 2014. CAMRA says a third cut in beer duty would allow the industry to … [Read more...]