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A Norfolk pub chain has been ordered to repay more than £2,000 it deducted from a chefs final wage packet to cover the cost of missing food.

Winning the Ladies Division in first place was Roma Khanna

A lack of hospitality staff is hitting restaurants and pubs across Norfolk as they gear up for the busiest time of the year.

Norwich restaurateurs are warning a VAT hike will devastate the hospitality trade and force some businesses to shut from spiralling costs.

Norwich restaurateurs are warning a VAT hike will devastate the hospitality trade and force some businesses to shut from spiralling costs.

Restaurant bosses in the city are pleading with punters to "give them a break" after a spate of thefts and dine and dash incidents.

"I dont want to have to do it but it is something were considering. Not only is it bad for us but were turning so many people away because we think were fully booked. If we dont get a cancellation then were turning people away for no reason," he said.  His message was reiterated by Stephen Hutton, managing director of Middletons, which has steakhouses across East Anglia including one in Norwichs Timberhill.  Stephen Hutton, managing director of Middletons (inset) is considering a charge of £...

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