Welsh restaurant The Checkers hands back its Michelin star

A restaurant in Wales is handing back the Michelin star it has held for seven years - while admitting the sought-after accolade is the "ultimate benchmark" of its trade.The Checkers, in Mongomery, Powys, first appeared in the Michelin Guide in October 2011, just a few months after opening in March of the same year.Sarah Francis and her partner Mr Borie have three young children while Kathryn has two.