Manchester Airport is continuing its commitment to supporting local retailers and up-and-coming brands to reach customers from all around the world with two new launches. The Sculpts, a design business started by a Mancunian couple during the pandemic, marks a huge milestone today, with the … [Read more...]
News for: Food & Drink
Robinsons Brewery reopens Handforth pub after renovation
Robinsons Brewery has completed a six-week refurbishment of The Railway pub in Handforth as it continues to invest in its pubs across the North. The Stockport-based family brewery has invested in stylish new furniture and fresh decorations, alongside a completely revamped back bar for the pub. … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery completes £1.25 million investment in Cheshire pubs in July
Family-run brewery and pub company, Robinsons, has completed £1.25 million of investment in a single month with the refurbishment of three of its tenanted Cheshire pubs. The Hawk Inn in Haslington, The Unicorn in Congleton, and The Swan & Chequers in Sandbach (pictured) all saw the completion … [Read more...]
Alcohol duty changes come into force
Major reforms to alcohol duty have come into force from 1st August, bringing tax paid in line with alcohol strength, and reducing the duty on draught products in pubs. The changes were first announced at the Autumn Budget in 2021 to modernise a system that had been in place for 140 years. The new … [Read more...]
New look for Cheshire cheesemaker
The Cheshire Cheese Company has refreshed its branding as the Macclesfield-founded cheesemakers looks to re-enter European markets. The modern look and feel of the Cheshire Cheese Company’s new packaging and website has been developed to support its ambitious future expansion plans. A return to … [Read more...]
The Cheshire Cheese Company sold to Nantwich business
Macclesfield-based The Cheshire Cheese Company has been acquired by Nantwich family-run cheesemakers, Joseph Heler. Co-founder Simon Spurrell will retain a stake in the company following the acquisition and remain at the helm as managing director. All The Cheshire Cheese Company’s head office, … [Read more...]
Pubs and breweries call for support in upcoming Spring Statement
Pubs and breweries are among hospitality sector businesses calling on the Chancellor to announce measures to support their recovery after the pandemic in his upcoming Spring Statement. The Long Live the Local campaign, backed by the British Beer and Pub Association, is asking for an extension of … [Read more...]
Cheshire East businesses invited to apply for latest round of Covid-19 support grants
Applications have now opened for eligible businesses in the borough to apply to Cheshire East Council to access grants through the government's Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme. The scheme, announced by the Chancellor before Christmas 2021, will allow rate-paying hospitality, leisure … [Read more...]
Prestbury pub named as finalist in national awards
A Prestbury pub has been named as a finalist for Best Pub with Rooms at the 2021 Great British Pub Awards. The Legh Arms, recently refurbished by owners, Robinsons Brewery as part of the business' ongoing investment into its managed and tenanted estate, has been shortlisted for the award … [Read more...]
Historic Wilmslow pub reopens after brewery’s investment
The King William, one of the oldest pubs in Wilmslow, has reopened after receiving a substantial investment from Stockport brewery Robinsons and licensee, Carl Entwistle. Purchased by Robinsons in 1949, the historic pub in the heart of Wilmslow received an 8-week revamp that has refreshed The … [Read more...]
Macclesfield FC unveils Bar Twenty-Seven
Local football club, Macclesfield FC have announced the opening of pitchside bar, Bar Twenty-Seven, at the club's Leasing.com Stadium. Overlooking the pitch at the club's grounds, the new Bar Twenty-Seven is open 365 days a year, showing live sporting events on Bang & Olufsen television … [Read more...]
12th April confirmed for next step in easing lockdown
The planned easing of lockdown on 12th April will go ahead as planned, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed, in line with the roadmap set out in February. The Prime Minister confirmed that the four assessments originally set out in February to determine the risk of permitting further mixing … [Read more...]