Maria Whitehead MBE, co-founder of Hawkshead Relish, has been recognised with one of the highest accolades in the food and drink world, the Golden Fork Award for Contribution to Food & Drink, presented by the Guild of Fine Food at last night’s Golden Fork Awards. The Golden Forks are held annually to celebrate the very best in food and drink from around the globe.

Cumbria & Manchester’s Lovingly Artisan Bakery has been crowned Artisan Food & Drink Business of the Year in the inaugural Artisan Founder Awards, hosted by the online publication and podcast The Artisan Founder. Launched this year, the Artisan Founder Awards were created to celebrate independent makers, creators, and founders who are shaping the future of artisan businesses.

It never ceases to amaze me how many ‘pet friendly’ cleaning products there are on the market that are anything but ‘pet friendly.’ As a smallholder sharing my home with four dogs it is extremely important to me to ensure that the products I use in my home are safe around pets. Often many products that claim to be non-toxic and safe to use around cats and dogs include essential oils.

Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) has announced the shortlist for its fourth annual Spotlight Awards, with Cumbrian chef and co-owner of the Black Bull, Sedbergh, Nina Matsunaga, named as a finalist in the Chef of the Year category. The BIH Spotlight Awards shine a light on exceptional talent from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds across the UK hospitality, food, and drink sectors.

Like its namesake—the vibrant wildflower whose growth is stimulated by fire—The Banksia has erupted onto Leeds' dining scene with incendiary effect. Nestled at the crossroads where Calls Lane and Swinegate meet Lower Briggate, this isn't just another Mediterranean restaurant.

As the UK experienced its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures regularly climbing to 30°c, and one of the hottest and driest summer seasons on record, gardeners are looking for plants that prove themselves as reliable stars in hot temperatures and that can thrive in challenging conditions.

The shortlisted finalists for this year’s Baking Industry Awards 2025, (BIAs), the baking industry Oscars, were announced recently, and Northwest-based artisan bakery Lovingly Artisan, based at Plumgarth’s, Kendal, and at Altrincham Market, Manchester, discovered that they'd been shortlisted in the Craft Bakery Business of the Year category, alongside Biscuiteers, Cooplands, Dougies Goodies, Gr…

It's the summer holidays, so parents are looking for ways to entertain their families. But during the sunny weather, Dog Friendly Retreats is urging dog owners to take care. Sometimes, what’s fun for us can be unexpectedly dangerous for our four-legged companions.

I often try to think of ways to entertain my ponies and donkeys. I do this for several reasons. Regardless of what some people might think, equines do get bored. Constant grazing is not ideal for their sugar intake or, ultimately, their weight. Equines that do not ‘work’ can quickly get overweight if not exercised regularly.

If you’ve ever found yourself in Australia with a flat white in hand, you’ll know there’s something quietly spectacular about hospitality in Australia. After a recent stint down under, I’ve returned with a head full of ideas, a palate still tingling from Asian fusion, and a few thoughts about how we in Britain might reimagine parts of our own hospitality scene.

National Allotment Week (11th–17th August ) is just around the corner, with August being a great time for sowing and planting a wide variety of crops that will provide a fresh, nutrient-packed harvest well into the colder months and early next year.

Analysis from active foot care specialists, The Feets, reveals that Park Run participation has increased by almost 200% in the past 10 years, with more than 180,000 runners taking part each week across nearly 800 locations. The UK’s love for running is more than a trend – it's a nationwide movement.

Unculín Tinto, José Antonio García, 2022. Wines from Rioja and Spain in general have gained popularity over the last decade. We’ve grown to love Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat and Galicia. It’s easy to stick to the grapes and winemakers you enjoy and the flavours you know and love. In this case, Unculin isn’t your usual Rioja, but it might be your new favourite red.

A summer holiday is often the highlight of the year, but for every gardener, it can also mean worrying about your garden, plants and lawn whilst you are away. The expert team at British Garden Centres has put together a guide to ensure your garden is not only surviving but positively flourishing and remains healthy and full of life while you’re away.