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An easing of lockdown restrictions from today, April 12, means non-essential retail is permitted once more. The Old Prison, Northleach, opened its doors to the public for the first time since December at 10am this morning and is one of many hospitality businesses trying to make the most of the latest relaxing of lockdown rules which allows outdoor drinking and dining. The rule of six applies and table service is a must as part of the latest regulations. The Old Prison has a large garden...

National Yorkshire Pudding Day was not marked with a competition due to the current lockdown regulations and ongoing pandemic. For the last three years some of the Cotswolds finest chefs and dining venues have done battle on the nationally celebrated day, which is the first Sunday in February. Last year saw Mark Lindesay of The Golden Cross Inn, Cirencester, crowned King of the Batter. Judges included Countess Bathurst, Standard reporter Sam Krayem-Wood, 2019 winner Rob Groves of the Re...

To the hospitality industry this means for customers to consume alcohol you must order a substantial meal. The response from the hospitality sector has been mixed; with pubs now having to operate under restaurant rules they have seen a lack in footfall. Restaurants have also reported a drop in bookings and a lot of no shows as there appears to be a lack of confidence in going out over “the confusion in the rules,” said Sam Edwards, one of the business owners of the acclaimed Firehouse...