New-look BID board pledge bold new changes as revote is launched
Local businesses are being promised ‘major change’ as they’re asked to take to the ballot to vote for another five years of Stratford BID. It is hoped the bold new 18-point plan – including stepping up police patrols – will win the confidence of 382 traders to secure a fourth term for the body, from […]
House of Commons launch for sixth Ladies First Awards celebrating inspirational achievers
A prestigious event at London’s House of Commons this week marked the launch of a national awards campaign to celebrate some the country’s most inspirational female achievers. The sixth – and biggest – Ladies First Professional Development Awards, will highlight success stories as well as raise funds for The Giles Trust Brain Tumour Fund at […]
In Pursuit of fun at brand new festival
The Producer/Director behind Leamington’s largest outdoor arts festival, Art in the Park, is bringing a new and exciting free community festival experience to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Kate Livingston of Slate Events is thrilled to announce the launch of the Stratford Pursuits Festival, a celebration of music, art, and culture that promises to be one of the most […]
TV show launch party leaves foodies hungry for more
Foodies from across the area gathered to mark the launch of a new pilot TV show championing local businesses in Leamington, last week. More than 70 people turned out to the event, at 1 Mill Street, where plans were unveiled for Bia’s Kitchen Show – the passion project of self-taught chef and entrepreneur Bianca Rodrigues. […]
Doors reopen to diners after customer demand prompts restaurant’s return
An award-winning Leamington pizzeria is reopening its doors to diners with a unique new look more than three years after the pandemic forced it to pivot into takeaway food. We Love Pizza has unveiled the two-storey dining space above its take-out business, in Regents Place, in response to customer demand. It marks a new chapter […]
Brazilian foodie giving back to the community she now calls home with new TV show
A new pilot TV show created to ‘celebrate and showcase food businesses in south Warwickshire’ is being launched at a special event in Leamington next week. Bia’s Kitchen Show promises to highlight some of the best of the area’s foodie scene when it is streamed to audiences twice monthly on YouTube, Spotify, Instagram and Facebook. […]
Rotarians’ Burns Night Supper set to raise charity coffers
A fundraising Burns Night Supper is being hosted by Southam 2000 Rotary Club later this month. The annual event this year takes place at Harbury Village Hall on January 26th, to mark the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns. Proceeds will benefit a variety of local, national and international charities, this year including […]
Serenity arrives at Wroxall Abbey Hotel
‘Serenity’ has arrived at Warwick’s Wroxall Abbey Hotel in the form of new luxury outdoor hot tubs. From this weekend, guests at the Victorian four-star hotel can now book exclusive use of one of four private and secluded cabins, overlooking some of the estate’s rolling 27 acres of grounds. Each cabin contains a four-seater hot […]
Award-winning South Warwickshire drinks brands collaborate for launch of new gin
Two award-winning south Warwickshire drinks brands are celebrating a pivotal partnership thanks to the launch of a new special-edition gin. Warwickshire Gin Company in Leamington and Purity Brewing Company in Great Alne, have announced an exciting collaboration to create the 40% ABV Emperor Dry Hopped Gin, now available online and in store at and whilst […]
Coventry Foodbank proudly presents ‘The Night Before Christmas’
Coventry Foodbank has launched its latest festive fundraising campaign to help tackle the rising food crisis. The Foodbank is appealing for support to help meet increasing demand through a new fun five-part video, filmed in collaboration with two local dance groups. The light-hearted social media campaign with a serious message, aims to raise awareness as […]