Business

The Courthouse pub in Rugby reopened it doors under new ownership on Monday (11th) following a huge £350k refurbishment. It marks a rousing return to the town centre after 16 months for the formerly popular venue which is set to become an entertainment hub with live music, late-night DJ, retro...

One of Coventry and Warwickshire’s leading law firms, Alsters Kelley Solicitors Ltd, held a special event to mark the tenth anniversary of their Southam office last week. To celebrate the occasion local businesses and clients were invited to join the members and some of the staff last week at their...

Award-winning local PR and journalist Amanda Chalmers is teaming up with one of her longstanding clients to host the first in a series of brand new workshops to support small and independent businesses. PR & Pies, hosted by The Fleur de Lys pub in Lowsonford, is offering the exclusive two-hour...

An entrepreneur and mum of three walked away from a successful corporate career to build a new venture inspired by her experience as a carer for her son. Stephanie Jackson, from Solihull, has established Blue Badgers, an interactive online platform and app offering rewards and connection for both people with...

A local cheeky charity calendar has won the support of fundraising royalty – the original Calendar Girl Tricia Stewart! Tricia famously had the idea for the Alternative WI Calendar, which launched in April 1999, going on to sell more than 300,000 calendars and raise £6.5m. It’s a legacy members of the...

When Natalka Hunka accompanies domestic violence victims into the courtroom as a McKenzie Friend, it is more than a job – it’s a calling. Inspired by her own experiences over 20 years, it’s clear the former Leamington schoolgirl and now single mum of two is on a mission. The role represents...

Husband and wife entrepreneurs from Albania have brought the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean to Warwick with the launch of their new restaurant. Eric Anderson and Valentina Sulaj are realising their dream of opening a restaurant in the UK after falling in love with the town they first visited as...

A village pub in south Warwickshire is once again proving it has the recipe for success after scooping a string of awards for five of its pies. The Fleur de Lys shortlisted recipes have been selected from hundreds of entries in the prestigious British Pie Awards. The pub’s Butter Chicken Pie...

Inspirational messages were at the heart of a special evening at Warwick Castle ahead of International Women’s Day. The stunning venue was lit up with purple IWD colours in honour of the event, organised by Ladies First Professional Development Network Group which celebrated this year’s theme of ‘Give to Gain.’ A...

A former award-winning BBC radio presenter is combining her years of experience in broadcasting and teaching for her latest project to inspire young professionals of the future. Nikki Tapper MBE, from Smethwick, is partnering with The National Apprenticeship & Education Events as part of the new Future Focus podcast. The...