Shropshire

Today’s news in brief – 08/01/25

JKS Restaurants has reported a turnover of £73m for the 65-week period to 31 March 2024. The operator of multiple F&B concepts, which is best known for Gymkhana, has also seen its losses before tax widen to £5.5m during the period from £925,790 in 2023. This is despite having almost…

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Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Willow to open in Mere Green

Mediterranean-inspired dining concept Willow will open its doors in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield in February. The launch marks a new chapter for Parogon Group’s expansion plans following the launch of the second Willow site in Telford last year. Willow is part of the brand’s portfolio of restaurants and establishments. Founded…

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The Tawny Hotel appoints new head chef

The new luxury hotel in Staffordshire, The Tawny, has announced the appointment of Andrew Watts as the head chef of its flagship restaurant, The Plumicorn.  Watts takes up the role with 19 years of experience, as prior to joining The Tawny, he was group executive chef at Hawkstone Hall and…

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Nearly 40% of hospitality services facing worker shortages, study finds

Nearly two fifths of hospitality businesses are facing worker shortages, according to a new study of government data by digital marketing agency Koozai. The new data analysis, which looked at the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics, reveals the extent of worker shortages across different industries and areas…

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Hawkstone Hall to launch two-day pop-up restaurant

Hawkstone Hall has announced that chef Arbinder Singh Dugal will collaborate with the venue’s executive chef Andrew Watts on an “exclusive” fine-dining menu at the on-site chapel.  The two-day pop-up restaurant will take place on 19 and 20 July and will serve a five-course meal of Singh Dugal’s “progressive” Indian…

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McDonald’s sets out new climate ambitions

McDonald’s UK and Ireland has announced a set of ambitions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, laid out in a new Plan for Change programme. It revealed key goals from the programme include to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, be deforestation free by 2026, one million people to…

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Michelin-starred restaurant Pensons to reopen on 15 July

Michelin Star restaurant, Pensons, has announced the reopening of its site from tomorrow (15 July). The only Michelin-starred restaurant on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire/Shropshire border has revealed the social distancing measures put in place, which includes tables being “much more widely spaced” than the government guidance and the front of house team…

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Shropshire brasserie forced to cancel community food service after supplies stolen

The owners of a hotel and brasserie in Shropshire have said they are “devastated” after about £1,200 worth of food has been stolen, which was being planned to start a community food delivery service during the Coronavirus crisis. The Old Vicarage at Worfield, near Bridgnorth, was broken into on Friday…

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Huddersfield pub to reopen after £95,000 renovation

The White Swan pub in Huddersfield has reopened following a £95,000 renovation, with a shift in focus to sports fans and students. The interior has been opened up and redecorated to create a bright, open space; the toilets have been brought up-to-date; and the pub’s function room is set to…

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The Dining Room and Pétrus among latest Rosette Award winners

The AA has announced its latest Rosette Award winners, recognising restaurants with the highest culinary offerings in the UK. Three restaurants have been awarded four AA Rosettes, while a further 16 have been awarded three AA Rosettes. Restaurants honoured with four AA Rosettes are Old Downton Lodge (Ludlow, Shropshire), Roganic…

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