Food & Drink

Contestants from the nation’s favourite TV baking competition will showcase their skills at next year’s Stone Food & Drink Festival, taking place on the 9, 10 & 11 May at Westbridge Park.   The stars are part of a new-look lineup for the event, which marks its 20th year in 2025. They will perform in […]

Nestled in the picturesque village of Woodseaves, between Eccleshall and Newport, The Cock Inn has been a central part of the local community for many years. Originally a farmhouse with a brewhouse added in the 19th century, it has maintained its traditional charm while offering a modern pub experience since it was taken over by

The team behind the hugely popular, Southern style restaurant, Hickory’s Smokehouse are now ready to swing open the doors at their impressive new restaurant in Stafford. Their first restaurant in the county, excitement has been building this week as the team have welcomed guests to their community focused training & practice nights. The team have

I Love Decaf, the UK’s first-ever dedicated decaffeinated coffee brand, is celebrating a major milestone: a Great Taste Award for The Only Best Trillionaires Decaf Coffee. Launched in 2022 after years of development, the brand has firmly entered the decaf market with its exceptional flavour and growing success, holding a 4.8 Trustpilot rating.   “Drinking

A small catering business has achieved significant growth, doubling its workshop space thanks to the supportive and flexible environment provided at Newcastle Enterprise Centre.   Sarah Thomas, owner of the Scone Tea Party Catering Co, specialises in creating box buffets with sandwiches, cakes and grazing platters for individuals and businesses.   After launching her business

The licensees of a well-known Newcastle-under-Lyme pub have been honoured with a prestigious ‘Dedication Award’ to mark their 20th anniversary at the helm.   The award from the pub’s owners – Star Pubs – recognises the contribution that lifelong Newcastle-under-Lyme residents Karen and Phil Hughes have made to The Waggon & Horses on Higherland and

Community favourite returns, new and improved, just in time for festive season Ye Olde Windmill pub has undergone a £180k transformation. Enhancing its countryside charm, the refurbishment will introduce considered touches to maintain and balance its rustic allure with modern comfort. Now officially reopened.   Located on the edge of Gentleshaw Common, a hotspot for

Popular community pub, The Princess Royal on Carlisle St, Stoke-on-Trent, is to close at the end of service on 20th October for a £123,000 revamp.  The investment by new licensees, Midlands based The Banx Pub Group1, and Heineken owned Star Pubs2 is designed to broaden the pub’s appeal and create the best drinks pub in the

An historic Barton-under-Needwood pub is set for a £250,000 revamp in time for the festive season that will help it thrive for the long term.   The overhaul of The Middle Bell on Main Street – which is believed to date back to the late 1700s – is being undertaken by Heineken-owned Star Pubs and