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 […]
Libertine Burger shortlisted as best burger in Britain in national awards
Warwickshire burger brand Libertine Burger is in the running to be crowned as the UK’s best burger after being shortlisted in a national award. The popular business, which has restaurants in Leamington Spa, Rugby and Stratford-upon-Avon, has been named among 16 finalists in this year’s prestigious National Burger Awards, which marks its 10th anniversary in […]
Warwickshire-base artisan beer brand available nationwide after landing Ocado deal
Warwickshire-based artisan beer brand Empress is now available to fans across the country after winning a listing with online retailer Ocado. Empress’ unique award-winning gluten-free lager has started 2024 with a bang by being stocked nationwide by Ocado, along with its IPA and Pale Ale, making it easier than ever to get hold of them. […]
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 […]
First properties available at West Midlands neighbourhood by Spitfire Homes
First properties available at West Midlands neighbourhood by Spitfire Homes Award-winning Spitfire Homes is creating 48 new homes in Wolston, Warwickshire Collection offers a range of two to four-bedroom homes designed to suit modern lifestyles All homes feature solar PV panels, energy-efficient air source heat pumps, underfloor heating, and electric car charging points as standard […]
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 […]