Police are investigating criminal damage at an Essex pub that is itself the subject of an investigation over its display of golliwog dolls.
Fragrance drops plans for luxury Torquay hotel that’s ‘no longer financially viable’
Fragrance Group has confirmed it is withdrawing proposals for a new luxury hotel in Torquay, Devon, “because changing economic circumstances mean it is no longer financially viable”.
Round table: How can hoteliers fulfil their rate requirements?
How can hoteliers fulfil their rate requirements while tempting guests back into holiday spending? Ben McCormack reports from The Caterer’s round table in partnership with IDeaS on predicting the future of revenue for 2023
The Pig to expand with new hotels in Kent and Warwickshire
The Pig hotel group is set to expand its litter with the launch of two new properties in the next two years.
Former Michelin-starred Read’s restaurant up for sale for £3m
Read’s restaurant with rooms in Macknade Manor in Canterbury, which held a Michelin star for 20 years from 1991, has been put up for sale for £3m.
Glynn Purnell to open café and bistro in Coventry monastery
Two-time *Great British Menu* champion Glynn Purnell is to open his long-awaited café and bistro at the Charterhouse monastery in Coventry on 27 April.
SpiceBox to close remaining restaurant site
Vegan Indian restaurant group SpiceBox is to close its final remaining site at the end of the month as the London curry house reported it can no longer “weather consecutive storms”.
Craft Beer Co accuses Marks and Spencer of ‘ripping off’ its branding
A pub chain has accused Marks and Spencer of “ripping off” its branding for a t-shirt design.
Revelations: Chris Davis, head chef, Piazza, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
We delve into the life and inner thoughts of a top chef. This week: Chris Davis, head chef at Piazza, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
Eyal Shani to open Lilienblum in east London
Israeli chef Eyal Shani, founder of the Miznon chain of restaurants, is to open new restaurant Lilienblum next month in east London, serving sharing-style dishes inspired by the flavours of Israel.

