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The limited-edition 44 Café Bar Lioness Martini Cocktail you can make at home

Introducing The Lioness Martini, courtesy of 44 Café, Bar & Bistro! A refined refreshing tipple – but with a kick – makes this the perfect way to celebrate the Lionesses predicted roaring World Cup success in Australia! All hopes are on England women’s professional football squad to repeat last year’s Euro success on the world […]

Packed programme of live comedy and music on new Café Bar menu

A packed programme of live entertainment has been unveiled at a popular new food and drink venue which opened its doors in Leamington in March. Those with an appetite for comedy and music will welcome the news that both are now a firm fixture on the menu at 44 Café Bar & Bistro, in Clarendon […]

Hatton Estate launched as part of post-lockdown comeback for corporates

A local landowner has launched a new team building business which he says will be a much needed ‘shot in the arm’ for local corporate growth post-lockdown. The 700-acre Hatton Estate, which has been in the Arkwright family since the early 19th century, now hosts exclusive indoor and outdoor hospitality and events from four to […]

Fifty fundraisers scale new heights for Warwickshire children’s charity

Three Warwickshire friends are among more than 50 intrepid fundraisers set to conquer Ben Nevis en masse this month in aid of local children’s charity Molly Ollys. Organiser Alex Myers, from Stratford will lead the group, which includes Rob Horsfall from Welford and James Lennon from Leamington, as they tackle the 4,400ft climb on April […]

Cidery’s new summer festival celebrates local brands

A packed day of summer fun and entertainment has been announced with the launch of a brand new festival for south Warwickshire. An all-day line-up of live musicians will take centre stage in Napton on the Hill all performing their own music for the Cidery’s Hillside Jamm event, near the Cidery, on July 29th. As […]

Local ladies among those celebrating business success

INSPIRATIONAL achievers from Warwickshire were among those celebrated at the fifth Ladies First Professional Development Network Business Awards. More than 300 people assembled at Coombe Abbey on Thursday (March 23rd) for the glittering awards ceremony, hosted by local musician and BBC radio presenter Sandra Godley. Winners included Emily Biddle who was awarded Business Woman of […]

Best friend brewers open new café bar in Leamington

Two best friends with a shared passion for craft ale, have taken on their first bar in Leamington, building on the success of their micro-brewery business. Gavin Leach and Rob Singleton who own Windmill Hill Brewing Company, have  opened the doors to 44 Café Bar and Bistro as part of the latest chapter of the […]

Entrepreneur’s thirst for success pays off

A Warwickshire entrepreneur who left the rat race during lockdown to start an experimental brewery in his garden shed, is enjoying early success with his first premises and new online shop and canning facility. Since walking away from his 30-year career in technology, Nathan Barnes has devoted himself to BRUBL craft beer brewery and tap […]

Local pub group takes over popular Leamington cocktail bar

Local pub group Freespirit has continued its growth after taking over a cocktail bar in Leamington – with the promise of a packed new menu of live entertainment. The House, which has reopened its doors on The Parade, following a brief period of closure, will be hosting regular music, comedy and events nights. The large […]