Food & Drink

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...

Volunteers are being sought to take part in The Great Coventry Foodbankathon to raise awareness and vital funds for the charity at a time of increased need.  Coventry Foodbank is inviting members of the public to take part in their annual event, which this year spans a week of raising...

ALSO Festival announces hundreds more headline speakers and performers for its 13th edition at Compton Verney in Warwickshire, 10-12 July 2026.  One of the Midlands' most distinctive summer events is back and bigger than ever. ALSO26 - the unique ideas, music, comedy and wellness festival held at the stunning Park Farm - has...

Rugby Rotarians have joined forces to host the town’s annual Spring Fair with the focus on family and fundraising. Members of The Rotary Club of Dunsmore, Rotary Club of Rugby and Rotary Club of Rugby Saturday Breakfast are working in partnership with Rugby Round Table, 41 Club and Rugby Heritage...

Rugby Rotarians have joined forces with Ashlawn School pupils for a new community initiative aimed at supporting local families struggling with the cost of living. The 4 For Four project – designed to feed a family of four for five evenings – involved the school throughout every stage of the...

A village pub in south Warwickshire is opening up its gardens to bargain hunters for the first time with the launch of its monthly Makers Markets. The Fleur de Lys pub in Lowsonford has teamed up with The Market UK to host three artisan shopping events on the first Saturday...

A Coventry-based charity is calling upon people to help run up a great total for their coffers by signing up for the city’s two running events next month. Feed The Hungry, which also runs Coventry foodbank, are one of the partner charities for Coventry Half Marathon and the 10K, which...

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...

Rugby Rotarians are hoping to raise the right notes for charity by joining with local musicians for a Musical Afternoon Tea next month. The special event, on March 29th, will feature musical entertainment with a foodie theme served up by Rugby Operatic and Musical Society. (ROAMS) Organised in conjunction with The...