A POPULAR pub which faced an uncertain future is set for a massive overhaul after being taken over by Flying Trade Group. The future of The Bricklayers, in Bergholt Road, Colchester, was thrown into uncertainty in July 2017 when its long-standing landlords opted not to renew the lease on the Adnams Brewery-owned pub. But the once buzzing pub is now looking forward to a … [Read more...]
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Annual Awards of Excellence 2018
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts is now accepting entries for the Annual Awards of Excellence 2018. Applicants must currently be working full-time in the UK as a Chef, Pastry Chef or Waiter and should be aged between 20 and 26 on 31st December 2017. The AAE is the most prestigious award available to young professionals in the hospitality industry today, recognising and … [Read more...]
Whitbread to bring Premier Inn and Bar + Block to Milburngate
The developers of Milburngate have reached two significant agreements with Whitbread that will see a Premier Inn hotel and a new concept steak restaurant, Bar + Block, open in Durham City. Joining Durham’s existing Premier Inn on the opposite bank of the River Wear at Freemans Place, the new 92-bed hotel, which is subject to planning approval, will be one of the most … [Read more...]
New Year new hospitality jobs for city’s unemployed
A free month-long training school has draw to a close but resulted in bright prospects for all participants - including three permanent roles. Know Hospitality Academy has completed its first course as part of its brand-new curriculum, designed by the Know Hospitality team. After four weeks of on-the job training and tutoring at The Richmond Hotel, Hatton Garden, Yolanda … [Read more...]
The ‘latte levy’ – good or bad for the industry?
MPs are calling for a 25p charge on disposable coffee cups - which has been dubbed the ‘latte levy’ – and a total ban unless recycling improves. Nick Peel, managing director at Lincolnshire based Stokes Tea and Coffee, believes it is a great starting point but more still needs to be done to create real change. The report by the Environmental Audit Committee which looked into … [Read more...]