Wigan Council are in the process of developing a long-term vision for Haigh Hall, a Grade II*-listed building, following its return in June 2021 to the full control of the Council.
Shepherd Neame predicts supply chain challenges and inflation into 2022
Shepherd Neame, brewer, owner and operator of 310 pubs in Kent and the south-east, has said supply chain challenges and inflation costs will persist into 2022.
Staff poaching on the rise amid hospitality worker shortage
The ongoing shortage of skilled hospitality staff has seen some restaurateurs accuse their rivals of using “underhand” methods to poach employees in the run-up to Christmas.
Tom Cenci appointed head of food for 26 Grains and Stoney Street
Chef Tom Cenci has been appointed head of food for both 26 Grains at Neal’s Yard in London’s Covent Garden and sister restaurant Stoney Street in Borough Market.
Mollie’s reveals plans for 100 sites over the next 10 years
Motel and diner concept Mollie’s has enlisted Fleurets to help it achieve ambitious plans to expand to 100 sites over the next 10 years through site search and acquisition, both in roadside and city centre locations.
UK hotel market sees highest levels of profitability since pandemic began
The UK hotel market has seen September yield stronger results than expected with some hoteliers recording the highest level of profitability since the start of the pandemic, according to property consultancy Knight Frank.
Daisy Green Collection to continue London expansion after smashing crowdfund target
The Daisy Green Collection, which serves an all-day Aussie Brunch across its 11 London locations, raised almost 200% of its crowdfunding target in less than two hours this morning as part of its second EIS equity capital raising on Seedrs.
Search for Roux Scholar 2022 launched
The Roux family has launched its search for a 2022 scholar, offering a prize of up to £12,000 to support career development as well as invitation to cook and train in a three-Michelin-star restaurant anywhere in the world for up to three months.
Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels appoints group executive chef
Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has appointed Ross Bootland as group executive chef to oversee the culinary teams at each of its hotels, including Crieff Hydro and Peebles Hydro.
Dipna Anand to open restaurant at Somerset House
Dipna Anand is to open a restaurant in the east wing of London’s Somerset House in partnership with Restaurant Associates later this month.

