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  Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's holds last service as restaurant closes its doors for good Staff at Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's held their last service yesterday on Sunday before the restaurant closed its doors for good after 12 years residing at the five-star London hotel. Read more from Big Hospitality   Hospitality Guild Apprenticeship Awards open for entries  The Hospitality Guild is inviting nominations for its second annual apprenticeship awards. Launched to recognise the achievements of apprentices, employers and mentors working in the hospitality industry in England, the awards are run in partnership with People 1st. Read more from Caterer and Hotelkeeper   Boost for Nottingham's restaurants and pubs praised by Marco Pierre White Marco Pierre White has given the thumbs up to an initiative in Nottingham which will see its restaurants, pubs and other eating-out venues placed centre stage as part of a move to promote independent businesses in the city. Read more from Big Hospitality    
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Editor 2nd July 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press