Lifestyle & Leisure - Page 14

Proposals to turn a former town centre bar into a residential and retail use have been thrown out by planners. 

A Central Co-op food store in Lichfield is among the retailer’s first four stores to achieve net zero. 

One of North Staffordshire’s top restaurants has been awarded two prestigious AA Rosettes

Hundreds of runners are set to come under starter’s orders for one of Staffordshire’s longest-running races – which is expected to raise thousands for charity. 

A family farming business is hoping to secure its long-term future by coaxing in more tourists and catering for a growing market of customers wishing to buy local produce.  A.J Busby wants to create a farm shop, pick-your-own facility, café, children’s activity area, dog walking area and associated car parking

Plans have been unveiled to rejuvenate a dilapidated building in Stoke-on-Trent’s city centre by converting it into a restaurant and four commercial units. 

A brand-new food festival will be staged in a North Staffordshire town later this year, it has been announced.

Titanic Brewery has picked up a national award from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) for the design of one of its café bars. 

An independent cheese retailer set to represent the region in the finals of a national awards scheme has invested in a mobile unit to help promote his business. 

Businesses in the tourism and hospitality sectors are being encouraged to enter the 2025 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards competition.