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Butcombe Pubs & Inns reopens Cheltenham pub

Nicky Godding — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:10:00 +0000

The Frog and Fiddle on Cheltenham's High Street has reopened following a refurbishment. The live music and sports venue, managed by Butcombe Pubs & Inns, has thrown open its doors unveiling a refreshed look and exciting new spaces. The Green Room has been split into two new areas. One houses two lanes of interactive Smart Darts while the other now plays host to Karaoke, complete with big screen...

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Coventry's FarGo Village records highest footfall in a single day

Nicky Godding — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:46:00 +0000

Coventry’s vibrant Creative Quarter recorded its highest ever footfall for a single day during its tenth birthday celebrations and raised a significant sum for a local charity. FarGo Village’s Big Birthday Weekender attracted 12,235 visitors on September 28 to mark a decade since the industrial site was converted into a haven for creative independent businesses and events by regeneration...

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Warwickshire’s family-run Napton Cidery secures major Ocado deal

Daniel Face — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:33:00 +0000

The husband-and-wife owners of a south Warwickshire cidery which began life in their back garden 10 years ago are celebrating a lucrative new deal with Ocado. Drinks from Jolyon and Charlotte Olivier’s Napton Cidery can now be purchased through the giant online grocery retailer, which delivers to 80 per cent of the UK population. The brand has also just been accepted on the inaugural Ocado Roots...

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World-first inland surfing venue in Bristol marks five years

Daniel Face — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:32:00 +0000

The Wave, an inland surfing facility in Bristol, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, having braved the pandemic and come out on top. Loyal and first-time visitors alike will gather this Friday to mark the occasion with food, drink, music – and, of course, surfing. They’ll be joined by founder Nick Hounsfield and team, who launched The Wave just three months before Covid swept the country.

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Aussie footwear brand R.M.Williams sets up shop in Marlow

Daniel Face — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:02:00 +0000

Williams, an Australian-founded footwear, apparel and accessories business, has opened its first UK shop since 2017 in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Located at 46 High Street, the 1,700 sq ft Marlow store will replicate a new retail design concept which debuted at the brand’s flagship store in Sydney last December. It’s set to stock new season boots, apparel and accessories, as well as some...

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Fashion house Reiss is new resident at Gloucester Quays

Giles Gwinnett — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:45:00 +0000

Luxury fashion brand Reiss has opened a first store at Gloucester Quays - its only outlet in the south west, said Peel Retail & Leisure. The shop spans 1,800 sq ft and offers men’s, women’s and children's clothing. READ MORE: ProCook to open more stores as trading momentum continues It sits alongside other big-name brands at the 60 acre shopping destination, including M&S...

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Hereford pizza restaurant shines at 'Oscars of Italian cuisine'

Giles Gwinnett — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:25:00 +0000

A Hereford pizza restaurant took home four accolades from this year's prestigious Italian Awards and was named as a finalist in six categories. The casual pizza restaurant, in the heart of the city, is owned by A Rule of Tum (ART), which also owns other Hereford and Worcester foodie hot spots, such as The Burger Shop and The Bookshop. READ MORE: ABE Ledbury boss raises more than £4.5...

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Bracknell coffee business expands product range with equipment and accessories

Giles Gwinnett — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:58:00 +0000

Bracknell-based Beans Coffee Club said it has now advanced into a "full-service coffee marketplace" with the expansion of its range of products to include brewing equipment and accessories. The company is a personalised coffee subscription service, which connects coffee lovers online with over 20 independent UK roasters, delivering freshly roasted coffee tailored to individual tastes. READ MORE...

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University of Gloucestershire and RFU launch groundbreaking referee programme

Giles Gwinnett — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:53:00 +0000

The University of Gloucestershire and RFU officiating hub, based at the University’s Oxstalls Campus, have launched a ground-breaking programme to discover and develop talented referees and assistant referees - the first project of its kind in the UK. Christophe Ridley, a current international and Premiership rugby referee, and Tim Wood, a current professional Premier League football assistant...

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Midlands coffee company celebrates collaboration with Coombe Abbey

Giles Gwinnett — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:37:00 +0000

A coffee company, started during the 2020 lockdown, is cheering a new collaboration with Coombe Abbey - the 13th Century leisure attraction in the area. Coventry Coffee Company was founded by childhood friends Harry Talbot and Connor Gladwin with just £600 and has now launched Coombe Abbey blend. READ MORE: Coventry coffee shop secures five figure investment to reopen The Coombe Abbey blend is...

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