Author: Karen Contrino

Rare & Pasture is launching The Curing Barn as a new range of British charcuterie across 230 selected Tesco stores from 21st October 2024.  The new brand is designed to attract both first-time buyers of British charcuterie and connoisseurs alike, and to complement the existing Rare & Pasture and Tempus product ranges following the merger of the two charcuterie companies earlier this year. The Curing Barn products are supplied to Tesco in collaboration with Beretta, Tesco’s long-standing supplier of Italian charcuterie, who will be providing store-to-store fulfillment. At launch, the range consists of two products: a British Charcuterie Board (60g, RRP £4.50)…

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The warning has been issued to anyone who drives a car with alloy wheels. In the vast majority of cases, alloys are secured to the wheel hub with ‘locking wheel nuts’ – ie, lug nuts designed to prevent theft and which can only be removed by using a special ‘key’. And Graham Conway, Managing Director at UK lease firm Select Car Leasing, says that if you can’t locate your locking wheel nut ‘key’ in the event of a flat tyre you’re in for an extremely frustrating ride. He explains: “Your locking wheel nut key is an absolutely vital piece of kit which…

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Now open for bookings until 24th November, guests are invited to indulge in the new and thrilling cocktail experience inspired by the classic game of suspense. Somewhere by Nico will now also welcome walk-ins and bar reservations, allowing guests to explore new cocktails and drinks. Somewhere by Nico welcomes guests to step into the thrilling world of ‘Murder on the Midnight Express,’ the brand’s latest theme offering a truly unique and unforgettable cocktail experience inspired by the classic game of suspense. Now open for bookings until 24th November, this gripping new theme invites guests in Edinburgh and Glasgow to test…

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One of Liverpool’s most exciting breakthrough acts will be making their Red Rum Garden debut next May, in what is set to be their biggest hometown show to date. RED RUM CLUB will headline a huge outdoor concert after racing at Aintree Racecourse on Friday 16th May 2025. 2024 has truly been a landmark year for the Crosby sextet – their fourth studio album “Western Approaches” broke into the top 10 of the UK album charts, their highest chart position to date. Following this, they headlined Liverpool’s 9,000 capacity M&S Bank Arena in a triumphant hometown celebration and spent the summer on…

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Mamma Mia is made with the oldest variety of Italian lemons, the “Femminello del Gargano” which are small, flavourful organic lemons from the Puglia region in Southern Italy. The lemons have been harvested by hand since 1850 by the Ricucci family who continue to cultivate them to this day. The lemons are hand peeled and the outer part of the zest is infused in Italian grain alcohol for 30 days. Mamma Mia is made with all natural ingredients, is free of preservatives and artificial colouring and is less sweet than traditional Limoncello. As part of Mamma Mia’s sustainable production process, the labels of the…

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Celebrating their 200th birthday, The National Gallery has unveiled “Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers”, an exhibition which showcases Van Gogh’s most spectacular paintings. Walk beneath the starry night, relax in the ‘Poet’s Garden’ or unwind under a shady tree in Saint-Rémy.  Bringing together Van Gogh’s most loved paintings, some which are rarely seen in public, the exhibition tickets are available until the 19th January 2025 or until 8th December 2024 for non members. Find out more information here. Enjoy an autumnal afternoon in the gallery and cheers to the occasion with Domaine du Météore and their Van Gogh Wines.  Working with the…

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A barbershop is offering a hair-raising way to impress this Halloween – by sculpting body hair into frightening works of art. Images have been released to show what styles you could go for, from a skull on the back of the head to spider webs or a mummy in your chest or back hair. No design will be off limits, providing it fits the theme at the ‘Hairwolves’ service. Rebellious wine brand 19 Crimes teamed up with barber Dean Gleeson at Ruffians Barbershop in Shoreditch to offer the one-off service, free of charge on 31st October. The service was created…

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SHANKY’S WHIP – A SILKY SMOOTH IRISH WHISKEY LIQUEUR FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON  Blended and bottled in Co. Cavan, Ireland, Shanky’s Whip is made using an original Irish recipe. It is presented in a bespoke retro 70cl glass bottle with a label inspired by vintage Irish matchbox artwork, featuring the fantastical Irish jockey, Shanky, a wild boy of racing.  Always one to buck the trend, when thrown from his horse, he returned to the race track with an ostrich and cart and, of course, a whip. Shanky’s Whip makes for an affordable Christmas gift as well as a delicious after dinner drink…

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German Doner Kebab (GDK), one of the fastest growing casual dining brands renowned for revolutionising the doner kebab, is pleased to announce two significant senior leadership appointments. Tommy Edmond joins the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), while Amit Pancholi steps into the role of Director of Business Development. These key appointments come at a pivotal time for GDK, as the company prepares to open its 150th store in the coming months, continuing its ambitious growth trajectory. The brand continues to report strong sales growth, with brand’s year-on-year sales having risen by 7.7%, with a particularly successful period around World Kebab Day (12 July), where…

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 Known for his commitment to sustainability and zero waste, Chef Adam Handling MBE is celebrating Great British Game Week at the Adam Handling Collection by showcasing the most sustainable of game meats, wild venison, at his pubs The Loch & the Tyne, in Old Windsor, and The Tartan Fox, in Newquay. Guests are encouraged to try our traditional dishes with a delicious twist, such as Venison Scotch egg, tartare sauce, Venison & apple croquettes, Venison burger, Cheddar cheese, caramelised onion, and Grilled venison haunch at The Loch and the Tyne, and Roast loin of venison, celeriac, girolles, brambles at their latest opening, The Tartan Fox, which launched…

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