WORCESTER — After more than three decades behind the bar and in the kitchen, Brendan and Claire O'Connor announced Sunday they are selling their beloved West Boylston Street institution O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar. The couple, who've been involved in the hospitality industry for decades, have decided to retire, and are selling the 1160 West Boylston St. establishment to restauranteurs Dennis and Jennifer Maxwell, and their son, Kyle, according to a press release issued by the restaurant late Sunday.

WORK has begun on a new bar and restaurant at Glasgow Airport. An opening date for the new eatery, called the Bird & Signet, has yet to be revealed. Pacific Building Ltd, a fit-out and construction company, confirmed work is underway. CGI images of the restaurant, which will seat 260 people, have been shared.

It was a foodies' and music lovers' paradise at day one of Shrewsbury Food Festival, with thousands of Salopians and others enjoying the varied stalls, bands and musicians and the lovely weather. Over 180 food, drink, home and garden stalls featured at Shrewsbury Quarry Park, with a live music stage, street food stalls, free childrens' activities and an educational field to fork area also entertaining the crowds.

MUSEUM of Royal Worcester bosses are celebrating after they scooped a three-year National Lottery heritage grant. The money will fund an exciting project to share Worcester porcelain’s food and drink related heritage through creative activities. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on taking their Pop-up Museum out into local communities with creative sessions, supported by volunteers.

The Bank of England has warned inflation might reach 11% within months, as prices put pressure on household budgets. Food businesses have seen a rapid escalation in prices, while food bank charities say donations are down as a result. So how is everyone managing? Inflation stands at 9.1% but when it comes to food inflation, that appears to be much more brutal.

WORCESTER – For the past 15 years, Espress Yourself Coffee on Pleasant Street and Richmond Avenue has been a brushstroke from Europe with nuances from the owners’ native Albania. Pastries, breakfast sandwiches and espresso take priority on the menu, while community and arts are the theme. Laorent and Ana Miha describe their café using the Albanian adjective “e këndshme,” which means pleasant.