‘Lady Gaga went to our chippy’: how Yorkshire became a cultural powerhouse | Culture
“Some people think Yorkshire’s all cobbled streets and whippets,” says musician Corinne Bailey Rae, who was born, educated, and lives in this vibrant region. “It’s so condescending when people ask…
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Today’s news in brief – 15/10/24
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TV tonight: Nadiya Hussain’s magical tips for your food leftovers | Television & radio
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Clapham’s newly-launched South Indian restaurant Tamila to launch second site
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Phat Pasty reveals 2024 festive range
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Edinburgh restaurant ASKR closes as Dan Ashmore departs Dean Banks Group
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Hospitality groups see sales rise 1.7% in September
British hospitality groups experienced a 1.7% increase in sales year-on-year in September, as reported by CGA RSM’s latest Hospitality Business Tracker.
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McDonald’s UK reports plunge in operating profit
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200 Just Add Talent pub now open
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