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Lancashire Hails Tourism Champions
The winners of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2012/13 were announced last night (Thursday 13 September 2012) at the Guild Hall, Preston in the first formal event organised by Marketing Lancashire.
The Northcote, Lancashire: hotel review
The Northcote, in Lancashire, is a country house hotel that is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant.
There's a buzz in the air at Northcote this year but it's not coming from the kitchen. We caught up with assistant gardener Tom Dixon in the kitchen garden to find out what's happening.
One of the trailblazers of the local food movement, Nigel Haworth is the Michelin-starred hero of the North West. Tom Shingler headed to Northcote Manor to meet him.
The Northcote, Lancashire: hotel review
The Northcote, in Lancashire, is a country house hotel that is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant.
I tell people that I go to the UK to see my family, but if the truth be known, it’s really to replenish my favourite moisturiser and to sample some Michelin star food.
The Lancashire Tourism Awards took place on Thursday 13 September at the Guild Hall in Preston, as part of the city’s Guild Year celebrations.
Lancashire restaurant named as one of the country's best by the Sunday Times
AN EAST Lancashire restaurant has been ranked 36th out of Britain’s top restaurants by the Sunday Times.
Michelin guide recognises East Lancashire restaurants
TWO East Lancashire restaurants are reaching for the stars after the Michelin guide for 2013 was released.
Northcote Group to increase hotel size and grow Ribble Valley Inns following investment
We're set to add up to eight more pubs to its Ribble Valley Inns estate and increase the size of its flagship hotel and restaurant Northcote following investment from ex-Blackburn Rovers director Richard Matthewman and his wife Lynda.
£20,000 raised by trio of chefs
In March of this year, Michael Caines MBE, Paul Heathcote MBE and Nigel Haworth embarked on a series of three exclusive fundraising dinners in support of industry charity Hospitality Action.
Nigel Haworth, head chef at Lancashire’s Northcote Manor was the winner of the Fieldsports Favourite Game Chef poll 2011. Here he shares one of his classic recipes.
The vegetarian catering here is inspired. Enthusiastic and personable Lisa Allen heads up the kitchen, a regular on TV food programmes as Great British Menu.
A passionate Commitment to local produce has been the seed of great success For renowned chef Nigel Haworth and the Northcote in lancashire.
I first visited Northcote 27 years ago as a fresh-faced Craig Bancroft and chef Nigel Haworth launched their skillful assault on the food lovers of the Tibble Valley. The rest as they say, is history.
Food & Drink Fine Dining Review
Northcote head chef Lisa Allen's win on the BBC TV contest Great British Menu last year persuaded Keith Sutton and Stephanie Thompson to head south.
British Airways Highlife - Lancashire: Northcote Manor
Gourmet food created from local, seasonal ingredients and luxury bedrooms, the Northcote, Blackburn makes for a wonderful retreat, says Fiona Griffiths
Nigel Haworth receives Honorary Fellowship from his local University - December 2010
A king of the culinary world has been rewarded with a top academic accolade for his commitment to the Lancashire food industry.
Obsession 2011 line-up unveiled - November 2010
Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft have announced the line-up of the 2011 Obsession food festival at their Michelin-starred Northcote in Lancashire.
Lisa Allen wins North West Chef of the Year - October 2010
The cheers echoed through the corridors of Manchester’s Midland Hotel as the winners of the Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards were announced.
Northcote Celebrates more National awards - My Hospitality - October 2010
This week Northcote took the prestigious award of "Hotel Restaurant of the Year" at The National Restaurant Awards 2010 at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
Fundraising Football Raises Fifty Thousands Pounds - October 2010
The people behind Fundraising Football, a Charity football tournament held at Ewood Park recently visited the Children’s Hospital to present the Charity team with a cheque for over £53,000.
Winners of Young Chef Young Waiter announced at awards dinner - October 2010
Chef, Tom Parker came third in the Young Chef awards.
Big Hospitality - September 2010
Chef, Tom Parker and Waiter, Max Smith are finalists of the 2010 Young Chef Young Waiter competition.
University Caterer - July 2010
Bill Brogan, Catering and Conference Manager, St John’s College, Cambridge, recalls his inspirational day with Nigel Haworth in deepest Lancashire.
Caterersearch.com 100: Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft.
my-hospitality.com - June 2010
Successful Lancashire businessman Craig Bancroft, joint proprietor of Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote, was the first Conference Ambassador to sign up to the scheme.
Lisa Allen head chef at Northcote talks to Jan Woolley about winning the regional heat on this year’s Great British Menu and what it’s like to be the only female chef competing.
Lancashire Telegraph - May 2010
Northcote has been named the regional winner of The Good Food Guide Readers’ Restaurant of the Year Award.
Lisa Allen head chef at Northcote talks to Jan Woolley about winning the regional heat on this year’s Great British Menu and what it’s like to be the only female chef competing.
Caterersearch.com - March 2010
"The fact that they have all come and cooked and conquered at Northcote speaks volumes about the magic of the place, and of the respect with which Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft are held."
Daily Mail - February 2010Lisa Allen head chef at Northcote talks to Jan Woolley about winning the regional heat on this year’s Great British Menu and what it’s like to be the only female chef competing.
Metro - January 2010To view previous press reports, please click here.