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CLUBBING TOGETHER FOR TRAINING SUCCESS

A consortium of London's private members' clubs prepare to offer NVQs

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HAWORTH WINS RONAY COOK-OFF

Lancashire chef Nigel Haworth wins Egon Ronay's Guides Chef of the Year title

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WALDEGRAVE BUYS LEITH'S SCHOOL

Managing director and principal Caroline Waldegrave buys the famous school of food and wine from Accor

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FIVE-STAR PLANS FOR GLASGOW'S SHERIFF COURT

Planned £23m hotel could open in 1997 under Inter-Continental management

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EMPRESS GARDENS BUYS ZEN RESTAURANTS

Four London restaurants bought out of receivership by Chinese consortium

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TGI FRIDAY'S PILOTS TRAVEL INN LINK-UP

Whitbread announces plans to test its two brands alongside each other in Coventry

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REGAL gets set for acquisitions

Nicholas Crawley, managing director of the reborn Regal Hotel Group, outlines his plans for expansion

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ZANZOTTO proves his leadership skill

The new Hilton International boss tells Caterer about the challenge he faces

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