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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major pub and restaurant chain with over 200 sites suddenly closes branch in shopping centre
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. LAST ORDERS Major pub and restaurant chain with over 200 sites suddenly closes branch in shopping centre Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR pub and restaurant chain has closed one of its branches in a blow to loyal locals. The Harvester restaurant in Bristol wrapped up business this week - with the chain claiming its closure is to 'make way for something new and exciting'. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A popular Harvester restaurant in Bristol shut its doors on Sunday Credit: Google Maps 3 The restaurant was Bradley Stoke's Willow Brook Centre Credit: Alamy Situated in Bradley Stoke's Willow Brook Centre, the restaurant served locals for years. The team announced in a post on Facebook last Sunday: "Today we close our doors for the last time at Harvester Willow Brook. "It's a sad day for all the team involved. "We would like to thank all team, guests, friends and family for their support this week and always." One diner commented: "Thank you team Harvester for serving Bradley Stoke and surrounds over the years. "I hope you have all found jobs to go to." Another person wrote: "Good luck to all the team for the future. It is a sad day. Love to you all." One user wrote: "Hopefully it's made into a Spoons instead." The Harvester website displays a message which reads: "This restaurant is now closed. "We have now closed our doors as a Harvester restaurant to make way for something new and exciting. You can find your nearest Harvester by using our Find a Harvester page." It is not yet known what will replace the restaurant. Major UK pub chain announces sweeping closures & job losses What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans It comes as a beloved bar chain with more than 30 locations in the UK announced it closed one of its shopping centre venues after nine years of trading. The Cosy Club at Ipswich's Buttermarket Shopping Centre announced it made the "very difficult decision" to close its doors on May 31. Managing Director Lucy Knowles revealed it was no longer "financially viable" for the popular restaurant to stay open. "We're very disappointed that, after nine years trading, we have taken the very difficult decision to close Cosy Club Ipswich," Lucy said. She added: "This is only the second Cosy Club we've ever closed but, unfortunately, it wasn't financially viable for us to continue trading there. "We would like to thank all of our team for their spirit, professionalism, and hard work and all our fabulous customers for their support over the years." Despite the closure, food lovers in Ipswich can still dine at Loungers - which operates Cosy Club - after confirming that Marinero Lounger is still set to open. The new bar and restaurant will open on July 2 at the Waterfront, in the former Burton and Sons warehouse.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Widow's family stuck in India as visa set to expire
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for a widow and her children not to be deported to India following the death of her husband. Sunil Rastogi died on 18 February in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, hours after suffering a cardiac arrest. His wife Priya Rastogi and their family, who have lived in South Gloucestershire for more than three years, are tied to Sunil's work visa which they depend on to live in the UK, but it expires in August meaning they face deportation. Mrs Rastogi said: "People are supporting me, they're thinking about me. As a single mum, I feel very strongly to fight for my kids and myself." Under Home Office rules, Mrs Rastogi, her seven-year-old daughter and eight-week-old son, are set to lose their right to stay in the UK because of his death. The Home Office has been contacted for comment. More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Mrs Rastogi returned to India to be with Sunil's family and take part in religious ceremonies following his death, and is now the subject of a petition asking Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to grant them compassionate Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. She said: "It's been very tough actually for me, especially with the two children. "It's not just a loss, it's everything lost - our security, our trust, the future of my child. "My daughter is missing her school, her pals and her home. Life has turned upside down. It's not about the grief, it's about being displaced." "Our life is very much over there [the UK]." An online crowdfunder has so far raised more than £47,750 for the family and petition by a cross-party group of South Gloucestershire councillors has received more than 24,000 signatures. Filton and Bradley Stoke MP Claire Hazelgrove, said she is trying to get clarity on the visa rules so the family "can plan their future", and has raised their case with the Home Office. South Gloucestershire councillor Sanjay Shambhu, said Home Secretary Yvette Cooper "has discretion to gift someone the right to remain" in the UK. He said: "This is a very unfortunate situation with profound impact on this family. A very young family. We're supporting the family. "This family has been a contributor to our economy, society and community." Raman Kumar, a family friend, said: "Sunil's vision was to have a future here. He had his first kid in India but he migrated here, he was a taxpayer working hard to build his family here." North Bristol NHS Trust, which runs Southmead Hospital, said a "comprehensive review" into the circumstances of Mr Rastogi's death is still ongoing, after his family believe he was given minimal medical attention after the cardiac arrest. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Mother wants to know 'why Daddy was not saved' Home Office
