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On September 26th 2011, eight of the country's most skilful chefs will forge an alliance collectively known as the 'Great 8' and begin a 16 month tour of the UK to help raise vital funds for Hospitality Action, a unique and highly effective benevolent fund for the UK hospitality industry.

On the 20th of October 2011, 10 of the UK's most skilful chefs will be going head to head in a competition inspired by visionarydining.com in aid of Hospitality Action, the Hospitality Industry's benevolent fund designed to help hospitality professionals in crisis.

On the 20th October 2011, 10 of the best chefs in the UK will be cooking the meal of a lifetime... for you.

The good news for foodies who struggle to dine out around the UK is that instead of travelling to experience culinary excellence, their culinary heroes may well be making the journey to them instead.

Dawn Holding is the new North West Regional Co-ordinator of Hospitality Action the industry's benevolent organisation.

One of the fashion industry's modern legends chose Alderley Edge to launch his new collection of menswear. Irish haute couturier Nicky Wallace revealed his "New Aristocrat" collection to an invitation-only audience at the Alderley Edge Hotel.

An international chef who has worked at one of America's top 50 restaurants, on a luxury Caribbean cruise ship, and for an event caterer overlooking Sydney Opera House... is now turning to Manchester for his latest inspiration.

Foodie history has a soft spot for prawn cocktail and black forest gateaux... and it's usually covered by 40 years of jokes and jibes. But classic 70s retro dishes are on their way back - according to Manchester's newest catering operation 'Dish'.

At 275 years old Keoghs and Nicholls, Lindsell and Harris is the country's 25th oldest law firm.

Sale driving instructor James Eisen is asking local councils and businesses to make practice land available where learner drivers could take their first lessons - away from busy roads.

This month's launch of a new £5 million second-site extension to Sapphire Garage's Manchester auto repair operation is adding a new eco-friendly image to the 25 year-old business.

The stately homes of England are becoming venues of choice for a new generation of Asian brides.

It's a fact: most English grandparents don't like curry.