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Connaught bartender named 'UK’s Best'
John Torode and Gregg Wallace last night crowned Erik Lorincz of The Connaught in London the UK’s best bartender in the UK final of World Class 2010 – the Oscar’s of the bartending world.
Victorian adventures in Shropshire
Fans of BBC TV’s surprise hit Victorian Farm are in for a fresh treat as the historic estate of Acton Scott, Shropshire, returns to the small screen in a new show next week.
Surfboat racing returns to Watergate Bay
Brute force, determination and technique will all be required at Watergate Bay next Saturday (10th July) as surfboat racing returns to the Cornish beach.
A priceless summer of arts in Devon
The beautiful resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham are gaining a well-deserved reputation amongst art lovers as being an unexpected hotbed of creativity.
Family walking holidays on the Isle of Wight
HF Holidays is highlighting its seven-night ‘Guided Walking Families Plus’ holidays starting 24 and 31 July, plus 7 August on the Isle of Wight which are designed especially for younger families.
Grab yourself a summer holiday bargain
Families looking to get away during the summer holidays and save money can do so thanks to the 5 Star Vauxhall Holiday Park.
Swim in the sun at Malvern Spa
Soaring temperatures this summer have left us sweltering, more than a little sticky, and suffering in the sunshine. What a warm welcome MalvernSpa is with their indoor-outdoor Hydrotherapy Pool, which is fed by the world famous Malvern Spring waters.
New Forest offers bus tour service
The New Forest Tourism Association has just commenced its popular hop-on hop-off bus tour service which will run from June 19 until mid September. The bus is the perfect, environmentally responsible way in which to enjoy all the popular places in the forest, with just one ticket lasting all day.
Terminal 5 welcomes 50 millionth customer
British Airways has welcomed its 50 millionth customer through the doors of Heathrow Terminal 5 as the busy summer holiday season moves into full swing.
Ryanair cuts winter capacity by 16%
Ryanair today announced it will cut UK winter capacity by 16% from November with the loss of over two million passengers at UK airports this winter (compared to winter 09).
'Go See This' in Greater Manchester
Planning your weekend just got easier with the launch of Go See This (goseethis.com), a new comprehensive online guide to what’s going on in Greater Manchester.
Wine & travel on the Isle of Wight
Two Isle of Wight companies have joined forces to offer a unique service for visitors. Wight Locations and Eurovines are now giving holidaymakers the opportunity to pre-order wines and have them ready and waiting in their accommodation when they arrive and on a mixed case of 12 wines there would be free delivery.
Self-catering city breaks for summer
For those in search of a slightly different experience this summer, a city break provides the perfect alternative to the traditional beach holiday. And with plenty of festivals taking place across Europe, there’s so much more to do this summer than just a bucket and spade.
Stylish eco breaks in Wiltshire
A stylish new eco style self-catering property has opened in Warton Mill, Devizes, Wiltshire offering high quality accommodation that is friendly to the environment.
Anyone for tennis ball truffles?
For those less sporty types who still want to enjoy Wimbledon 2010, Guoman Hotels’ flagship five star The Royal Horseguards in Whitehall has introduced a quintessentially English afternoon tea with a tennis twist - including homemade tennis ball truffles.