Worcester

Today’s news in brief – 01/10/24

Greggs has reported “good” like-for-like sales growth over Q3. According to the high street bakery chain, September proved to be the strongest month of the quarter, having launched its autumn menu that includes pumpkin spice doughnuts and lattes. The group expects its full year guidance for capital expenditure in 2024…

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Admiral Taverns unveils The Goodrest Tavern refurb

Admiral Taverns has unveiled its £178,000 refurbishment of The Goodrest Tavern in Worcester. As part of the investment, the pub has revamped its games offering by updating the dartboards, pool tables and skittle alley for customers to enjoy. In addition the outside of the pub now features a spacious beer…

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Sodexo gifts £2m of apprenticeship levy

Sodexo has gifted £2m of its apprenticeship levy to support a number of small companies and not-for-profit organisations across the UK.  The food services and facilities management business first took the decision to “gift with purpose” a portion of the apprenticeship levy it pays in 2019. In August 2021, it…

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Independents by Sodexo wins £4.25m contract for The King’s School

Catering and services provider Sodexo has been awarded a five year £4.25m services contract to the King’s School in Worcester. The services will be carried overseen by the company’s Independents subsidiary, and will provide dishes with a focus on fresh, nutritious and seasonal food from 1 September. Jeremy Alderton, managing…

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AA Hospitality unveils The Pub Guide 2020

AA Hospitality and Hotel Services has revealed The Pub Guide 2020: 2,000 pubs for great beer and good food, is published today, Monday 1 July, with a brand new look and feel. The 21st edition of the AA Pub Guide is a guide to the country’s best pubs by county,…

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