Blackburn

North-west multiple operators take on third Star Pubs lease

North-west multiple operators Julie Panaro and George Catterall have taken on a lease for the Feilden’s Arms in Mellor Brook, Blackburn – their third pub with Star Pubs. The couple already run the Butler’s Arms in Pleasington and the Hospital Inn in Bamber Bridge. Panaro and Catterall, in partnership with…

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Punch Pubs acquires further 14 pubs

Punch Pubs and Co. has announced the acquisition of the Milton 1 and 2 portfolio from real estate investment company Aprirose, adding a further 14 pubs to its 1,300-strong estate. The newly acquired pubs, currently operated by Blackrose Pubs, will benefit from Punch’s commitment to investment and development. This is…

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Michelin-star chefs team up for Save Windermere campaign

Some top Michelin starred chefs will join forces for the Save Windermere campaign which is aiming to raise money for the protection of Lake Windermere. Across six nights in September 2023 chefs will cook up culinary delights in an intimate tented setting overlooking the lake. The initiative is being spearheaded…

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Tattu announces rebrand to Permanently Unique

Tattu, the restaurant group founded by Adam and Drew Jones, has announced a rebranding to Permanently Unique. Tattu restaurant group was founded in 2015 by brothers Adam and Drew Jones. The rebranding comes as part of a plan for international expansion in the coming years. Tattu plans to launch its…

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My Lahore launches chef academy

British Asian restaurant My Lahore has launched a new chef academy in partnership with Bradford College. The My Lahore Academy will specialise in British Asian cuisine and will shortly be enrolling its first class of adult students who will start the new programme in September. Fifteen students will learn fusion…

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Nomad London appoints executive chef

Nomad London in Covent Garden has announced the appointment of Michael Yates as executive chef. He will lead the culinary program at Nomad, including its signature restaurant, the Mexican-inspired Side Hustle, the Library and the newly opened cocktail bar, Common Decency. His experience includes Northcote in Blackburn and Restaurant Martin…

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Creams to open two new locations under new partnership

One of UK’s leading dessert destinations, Creams Cafe, is set to further extend its reach with two openings agreed under a new partnership with Park Garage Group.  The sites will open in Wigan and Blackburn in April and come in response to seeing a rapidly increasing demand for the brand…

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German Doner Kebab to expand across UK

German Doner Kebab is reportedly eyeing a roll-out of sites across the UK, in a move that will see it almost double its presence with the addition of 47 new sites.  According to Sky News, the expansion, which follows a period of heightened takeaway sales during the pandemic, will reportedly…

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New pub management company Blackrose launches first revamped pub

Blackrose, the new pub management company by real estate company Aprirose, has launched The Anchor Bexley, the first pub in its portfolio to have undergone a major refurbishment. The Anchor, formerly known as The Blue Anchor, is situated in the London suburb of Bexley and has a new outdoor dining…

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Marco Pierre White to open restaurant at Preston hotel

Marco Pierre White is to open a new restaurant named Mr White’s English Chophouse at the Mercure Preston Samlesbury Hotel. The new restaurant will open at the end of June at the hotel which is located equidistant between Preston and Blackburn on the A59. The menu will focus is on…

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