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Traditional essence with a Fired Up twist: Andy and co add Broadstone venue to growing pub portfolio

Back in June, Andy Lennox and the team at independent hospitality group Fired Up Collective were hinting at more to come – and they’re already off to a strong start... READ MORE »

Andy's well Fired Up as boutique hospitality group confirms further sites and brands are on the menu

The owner of a boutique hospitality group based solely in Dorset has revealed investment plans running into several hundreds of thousands of pounds. Andy Lennox said the... READ MORE »

Gallery: They're back! Awards celebrating the true excellence of BCP tourism businesses return for '23

We're known as the Coast with the Most - and these are the awards that prove it. The Destination Management Board (DMB) Tourism Awards are back for 2023. Entries are now... READ MORE »

New housing development brings investment of over £2.4m in public facilities and services

A housing development in North Dorset is bringing an investment of more than £2.4 million in public facilities and services. Bellway is providing the funding as part of... READ MORE »

What a transformation in three months as new Nusara Thai restaurant opens to full bookings

“I’m really proud of it and I’m really proud of the team.” So says multi-award-winning restaurateur Andy Lennox as Nusara Thai in Wimborne officially opened... READ MORE »

Exclusive: Multi-award-winning restaurateur to bring his Nusara Thai brand to Wimborne

Multi-award-winning restaurateur Andy Lennox is bringing his Nusara Thai brand to Wimborne. He’s signed a 15-year lease on a two-storey building in Crown Court, just... READ MORE »

Gallery: "Awards are testimony to how people supported, trained and cared for each other"

It was a night when the spotlight turned on individuals and businesses in the hospitality sector who made a difference during the last 18 difficult months. And, as... READ MORE »

Hospitality heroes! One-off awards recognise individuals and businesses making a difference

What a triumph for Dorset's hospitality heroes! The winners of four of the five categories at a south coast awards ceremony, recognising individuals and businesses making... READ MORE »

Restaurateur calls for a permanent 12.5% VAT rate for hospitality and creation of tourism tax

Top Dorset restaurateur Andy Lennox is leading a campaign to extend the current 12.5 per cent VAT rate for the hospitality sector permanently with the creation of a new... READ MORE »

Fast-expanding cheese and wine group to take over the former Pizza Express building in Poole

An award-winning cheese and wine bar is coming to Poole Old Town. Acting on behalf of private clients, Goadsby Commercial has completed the letting of 30 High Street... READ MORE »