Award-winning Warwick pub The Old Post Office heads for next chapter
A multi-award winning pub in Warwick is set for a new chapter as it changes ownership. Tom Douglas, pillar of the Warwick licensed trade and well-known character around the town is handing over the reins of the Old Post Office pub in West Street to the husband and wife partnership behind recently reopened pub The […]
Bollywood comes to Warwick to support earthquake rescue mission
Bollywood will be raising money for the earthquake victims this month when a local restaurant hosts a special evening of entertainment. Bollywood Dreams dance troupe will be returning to Warwick Spice, bringing a touch of the silver screen glamour to kick off their spring menu of live entertainment. Bright costumes and jewellery add to what […]
Leamington craft beer creator celebrates supermarket success with Waitrose deal for brand new lager
A Leamington-based beer brand is celebrating supermarket success after its brand new lager hit the shelves in Waitrose. Empress Ale’s craft beers are already stocked in top restaurants across the country but the business has now added a lager to its range for the first time, with the new creation snapped up by the supermarket […]
Libertine Burger in race to be best takeaway in Britain
Warwickshire business Libertine Burger is in the running to scoop the title of ‘Best Takeaway in Britain’ in a national awards scheme. The popular burger brand, which has restaurants in Leamington Spa and Rugby, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the West Midlands region of the Just Eat Restaurant Awards, which aim to recognise […]
Santa Claus is coming (back) to Shipston!
The familiar jingle of festive bells will be returning to Shipston’s streets next month thanks to friendly local Rotarians. Members of The Rotary Club of Shipston will be joined by volunteers when they take their sleigh out and about as children gear up for some pre-Christmas excitement – all in the name of festive cheer, […]
Popular Warwick bar to become creative Christmas hotspot with arrival of festive pop-up
Popular Warwick nightspot, Ronnie’s bar, will be transformed into a creative Christmas extravaganza with the arrival of a festive pop-up showcasing independent makers and businesses. Ronnie’s bar on Jury Street will host the all-day event on Wednesday, December 7th, giving people the chance to do some Christmas shopping in a unique setting, whilst enjoying festive […]
Young entrepreneurs celebrate eco-business success
Two enterprising young siblings are enjoying huge success after launching a green business from their family home on Upton Estate Farm, Edgehill. Chloe Paynton,14 and Lewis Paynton, 12, established CL Country Shed, cutting, making and selling eco-friendly kindling from recycled pallets. The Kineton High School students have sold hundreds of the boxes from their home […]
The George at Kilsby hosts launch event for dignitaries, business owners and foodies
Revamped village pub The George at Kilsby hosted guests including local business leaders, Rugby’s Mayor and Michelin-starred restaurateur Andreas Antona for a glitzy launch event last week. The event also marked the launch of a new Indian supper club at the pub, which reopened its doors at the beginning of August and has already become […]
Warwickshire woman tackles London marathon for charity close to heart
A Warwickshire woman has raised over £1,000 for a charity close to her heart after completing her ‘bucket list’ challenge of running the London marathon. Stacy Ullah, who lives in Wolston and works in Leamington Spa, tackled the iconic event on Sunday (October 2nd) to raise money for national charity Children with Cancer UK, which […]
Libertine Burger kicks off 5th birthday celebrations at Leamington Food and Drink Festival
Popular burger business Libertine Burger is going back to its roots to mark its 5th birthday – dishing up burgers from its van at the Leamington Food and Drink Festival. The award-winning burger brand, which started serving burgers from a street food van in 2017, now has restaurants in Leamington and Rugby, delivers burger kits […]