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Review: Starter For Ten, Birmingham Repertory Theatre
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Review: Starter For Ten, Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Photo by Pamela Raith Photography. Fingers on buzzers. . . Why should you book a ticket to Starter For Ten…
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AMANDA’S MISSIVES. . . AI in journalism and PR – Discuss
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AMANDA’S MISSIVES. . . AI in journalism and PR – Discuss

Beginning my new Small Business Column, as originally featured in Live 24Seven Magazine, from September.   My 30-year career as…
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Bia’s Kitchen Show Recipe: Classic Brazilian Brigadeiros
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Bia’s Kitchen Show Recipe: Classic Brazilian Brigadeiros

Brazilian-born Bianca Rodrigues-Perry is a talented self-taught chef and foodie from Leamington Spa. She is also the face of Bia’s…
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Brazilian foodie-turned-author hosts book signing in Kenilworth
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Brazilian foodie-turned-author hosts book signing in Kenilworth

Bookshop owner Judy Brook pictured with Bianca at the book signing. Food lovers visited Kenilworth Bookshop on Saturday to meet…
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Halloween Cocktail Recipe using Kingmaker Gin from Warwickshire Gin Company
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Halloween Cocktail Recipe using Kingmaker Gin from Warwickshire Gin Company

Distilled using a small batch method in Leamington Spa and using a traditional copper pot, the inspiration behind the award-winning…
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Halloween Cocktail Recipe using Kingmaker Vodka from Warwickshire Gin Company
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Halloween Cocktail Recipe using Kingmaker Vodka from Warwickshire Gin Company

Distilled using a small batch method in Leamington Spa and using a traditional copper pot, the inspiration behind the award-winning…
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Halloween Cocktail Recipe using Ghost Rum from Warwickshire Gin Company
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Halloween Cocktail Recipe using Ghost Rum from Warwickshire Gin Company

Distilled using a small batch method in Leamington Spa and a traditional copper pot, the inspiration behind the award-winning drinks…
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Warwickshire distiller promises new ‘spirits’ at Halloween experience
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Warwickshire distiller promises new ‘spirits’ at Halloween experience

From left: Witches Brew, Vampire's Kiss and Zombie Brains ‘Spooky spirits’ will be satisfying visitors’ thirst for horror at a…
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Leamington restaurant vying to win Asian Curry Awards for third consecutive year
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Leamington restaurant vying to win Asian Curry Awards for third consecutive year

Mohammed Ajad and Shamim Uddin proudly display their award last year. A Leamington restaurant is vying for a hat trick…
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Meet the Brazilian foodie at Kenilworth Bookshop Saturday Signing event and try her brigadeiros!
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Meet the Brazilian foodie at Kenilworth Bookshop Saturday Signing event and try her brigadeiros!

Food lovers are being invited to an exclusive book signing event in Kenilworth later this month hosted by author, chef,…
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Pub fireworks favourite takes on spooky theme
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Pub fireworks favourite takes on spooky theme

A fireworks spectacle and spooky surprises will be central to a Day of The Dead-themed fun Halloween event at The…
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Review: The Stuart Restaurant at Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, Stratford upon-Avon
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Review: The Stuart Restaurant at Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, Stratford upon-Avon

Nestled in the heart of Warwickshire’s countryside, the Stuart Restaurant at Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa offers a refined dining…
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Amanda in the running for Small Business Awards gong
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Amanda in the running for Small Business Awards gong

A local journalist of three decades is celebrating being named a finalist in this year’s Small Business Awards. Amanda Chalmers…
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Warwickshire among new regions launched as part of magazine growth
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Warwickshire among new regions launched as part of magazine growth

An online magazine which champions local independent businesses, is launching in four new regions following the huge success of its…
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Review: Dune at Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, Newquay
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Review: Dune at Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, Newquay

Nestled just off the iconic Fistral Beach, in Newquay, Dune Restaurant offers a dining experience that’s as much about the…
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Local glamping business’s national TV spotlight coincides with expansion
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Local glamping business’s national TV spotlight coincides with expansion

Charlotte and Matt at The Apple Farm. A family-run glamping site near Stratford-upon-Avon will be in the national spotlight next…
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Rotary creative Climate Change exhibition is a hands down success!
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Rotary creative Climate Change exhibition is a hands down success!

Scores of visitors turned out to support the launch of a Rotary project on the subject of Climate Change, last…
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Hundreds of women have a hand in major community art project
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Hundreds of women have a hand in major community art project

Over 1,000 hand-stitched hearts and flowers went into making the cape. Photos by Alex James Harvey. A spectacular community art…
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Isabella leads the charge for late-life entrepreneurs with latest innovation
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Isabella leads the charge for late-life entrepreneurs with latest innovation

When it comes to blazing a trail in business, Dr Isabella Moore CBE has learned a thing or two along…
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Interview with Hollies frontman ahead of his return to Nailcote Hall
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Interview with Hollies frontman ahead of his return to Nailcote Hall

Hollies frontman Peter Howarth returns to Nailcote Hall by popular demand following a hugely successful debut at the hotel earlier…
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