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From left: Jolene Clark (sponsor - cottages.com) with Danielle Lynch, Andrew Bryce, Jessica Bell, Lisa Loomes and Sarah Bryce of The Suffolk Escape

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year winner announced at Tourism Awards
The Suffolk Escape has been named winner of the Self Catering Accommodation of the Year award at the East of England Tourism Awards 2022-2023.

From left: Gareth Hatton (sponsor - Everard Cole) with Sarah Wilson, Ashley Robertson, and Anne Goodyear of
The Lion Brasserie

East of England Tourism Awards: Pub of the Year winner announced

From left: Edward Pope and Anna Hamilton of Watatunga Wildlife Reserve with Trevor Eady (sponsor - Norfolk and Suffolk Tourist Attractions)

East of England Tourism Awards: Small Visitor Attraction of the Year winner revealed

The location's old premises will become a betting store.

Stevenage hardware store opens in 'new home' after 89 years in High Street

Izabella was diagnosed with MS prior to her baking career.

Award-winning Stevenage baker aims to open High Street store

From left: Joanna Nicholls (sponsor - Howes Percival) with Julie Green and Rachel Hooker of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

East of England Tourism Awards: Large Visitor Attraction of the Year winner announced

From left: John Morrell, Jake Lawrence, Diane Mitchell, Colin Howe, Leah Bridges and David Scott from The Crown and Castle with Nathan Doe (sponsor - John Doe Carpets & Furniture)

East of England Tourism Awards: Small Hotel of the Year winner announced

From left: Chris Barrett (sponsor - Ensors Chartered Accountants) with Erhan Karadag and Linden Beattie
from Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate

East of England Tourism Awards: Large Hotel of the Year winner announced

Richard Turvill (sponsor - Swiss Camplings) and Lindy O’Hare of Thorington Theatre

East of England Tourism Awards: New Tourism Business of the Year winner announced

From left: Judy Randon (sponsor - insight6) with Louise Moss, Karl Peters, Richard Colsell, Adam Goymour, Helen McLaren, Ben Francis, Sarah Smith, Debbie Smith, Karen Powell and Nicole Douglass of PrimEVIL

East of England Tourism Awards 2022-2023: Experience of the Year winner revealed

From left: Stuart Weatherley, Steph Jones and Leyton Williams of Retreat East with Andrea Dodd of The Burnt Chef Project, who presented the award

East of England Tourism Awards: Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable award winner named

Sir Oliver Heald officially opens White House Care Home in Letchworth

Letchworth care home hosts official reopening after major revamp

When it comes to bank holidays, whether or not staff have to work is up to their employer.

Citizens Advice: Can I be made to work on a public holiday?

From left: Richard Moore (sponsor - Sunseeker Holiday Homes) with Sue Lindsay and John Lindsay of Clippesby Hall Holiday Park

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year revealed at Tourism Awards

From left: Tom Burdett of LOCALiQ Eastern Counties, who presented the award, with Hannah and Ian Deane of Dairy Barns

East of England Tourism Awards: B&B and Guest House of the Year winner announced

From left: Mike Harper, managing director of Newsquest South East, who presented the award, with Bryony Tuijl and Nick Forster of RSPB Minsmere

East of England Tourism Awards: Accessible and Inclusive Tourism winner announced

From left: Paul Evans (sponsor - Hoseasons) and Philip Turner of Chestnut

Pub group founder wins Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award

Richard has worked with community organisations and arranged events in the town for the last 20 years.

New manager appointed for Letchworth BID

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter took the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year award

Awards recognise the leading lights in East of England tourism

Three Hertfordshire restaurants nominated in The UK's 100 Most Beloved Brunches and Sunday Lunches in 2023 list.

3 Hertfordshire restaurants nominated in top 100 brunches and lunches in the UK

Tranquil Turtle in Stevenage has been granted permission to open an outdoor bar

Stevenage: Tranquil Turtle granted outdoor bar licence

Wagamama restaurants are not at risk, but Frankie and Benny's is.

Wagamama and Frankie and Benny's owner to close 35 restaurants

Restaurant Hub opens in Stevenage Sainsbury's store

Restaurant Hub launched at Stevenage supermarket

The kiosk will be based in the pavilion, with a courtyard to sit and enjoy drinks or an ice cream.

New coffee kiosk coming to Hitchin's Bancroft Park

Tracy creates items such as bears and cushions out of old clothes.

Mum's sewing side-hustle generates £35,000

PolicyBee achieved Platinum accreditation in the 2021 Best Employers Eastern Region programme

Sponsored Why local employer is better than gold standard

Wednesday, March 8 is International Women's Day

Hertfordshire's inspiring women in business

Business owners and residents are protesting against plans to introduce new parking restrictions in Stevenage high street.

Stevenage High Street: Plans for parking restrictions prompt campaign

Women are invited to a networking event in Stevenage to mark International Women's Day,

International Women's Day: Stevenage hotel to host networking event

Miniature Schnauzer Freddie is one of the first patients in the UK to have undergone a partial limb amputation and been fitted with a prosthetic limb below the elbow at Davies Veterinary Specialists

Football-loving dog Freddie's prosthetic limb success

Tranquil Turtle in Stevenage has hosted a casino night in aid of Isabel Hospice

Restaurant's casino night raises hundreds for hospice

The premises itself, the business, all equipment and the online shop will be included in the sale.

Family-run Hitchin deli up for sale

Stevenage cinema at risk as Cineworld receives no all-cash offers to save business

The Post Office in Medix Pharmacy is set to close in Stevenage

High Street Post Office set for closure

Letchworth's Ogle Models helped created the head for Jeremy Hunt's model of a dugong

Ogle model makers latest design showcased at Qatar museum

106 stores will close within weeks.

Paperchase confirms closure of four Hertfordshire stores

London has close to 9,000 charging points

Sponsored London ranked the UK’s number one city to embrace the 2030 electrical switchover

The new store can be found the Old Town.

New Kaspa's Desserts house opens in Stevenage old town

Stevenage Day is held every year at King George V Playing Fields off Fairlands Way.

Stevenage Day 2023 promises to be 'bigger and better than ever'

The Jobcentre at Abel Smith House, Stevenage, is set to close, the Department for Work and Pensions has announced.

Stevenage Jobcentre set to permanently close

Tranquil Turtle will have until February 22 to take down the structure.

Tranquil Turtle: Stevenage bar must tear down outdoor ‘structure’

River Green Restaurant is one of the finalists for the Taste of East of England Award

Tourism Awards: Taste of East of England Award finalists announced

Gladwins Farm Holiday Cottages in Nayland has been operating for the past 30 years

East of England Tourism Awards: Self Catering Accommodation of the Year finalists

The consultation will be open until April.

Survey launched ahead of Hitchin BID creation

Among the locations with an uncertain future are stores in St Albans, London Colney, Hitchin and Watford.

Hertfordshire Paperchase stores at risk of closing

The Angel at Watlington is one of the finalists for the Pub of the Year award

East of England Tourism Awards: Pub of the Year finalists announced

Suffolk entrepreneur Bridget McIntyre is one of several guest speakers at the Best Employers Eastern Region 2023 launch conference

Sponsored Region’s business leaders to speak at Best Employers launch

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in Hertfordshire is the former home and workplace of sculptor Henry Moore

East of England Tourism Awards: Small Visitor Attraction of the Year finalists

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is one of the finalists for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year award

East of England Tourism Awards: Large Visitor Attraction of the Year finalists

The Bildeston Crown is a 15th century former coaching inn in Suffolk

East of England Tourism Awards: Small Hotel of the Year finalists

Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate is one of the finalists for the Large Hotel of the Year award

East of England Tourism Awards: Large Hotel of the Year finalists

Buoyancy Bikes is one of the finalists for the New Tourism Business of the Year award

East of England Tourism Awards: New Tourism Business of the Year finalists

Mersea Boating Lake is one of the finalists for Experience of the Year

East of England Tourism Awards: Experience of the Year finalists

Deepdale Camping & Rooms is an eco-friendly campsite in King's Lynn, Norfolk

East of England Tourism Awards: Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park award finalists