Last night was the Final of Archer Street’s Got Talent with West End veteran Michael Ball joining the judging panel to share his years of wisdom with each of the contestants. Guests gathered around the stage downstairs at Archer Street Bar in Soho ready to hear the eight finalists battle it out with 20 year old Olivia McShane taking the crown and winning the coveted title as … [Read more...]
New restaurants planned for Castle Mall, Norwich
Castle Mall, Norwich has announced exciting redevelopment plans for a new Restaurant Quarter, next to the existing Vue Cinema. 6 new restaurants The multi-million pound investment will bring major improvements to the existing retail and catering offer of the shopping centre for the benefit of shoppers and tourists alike. The revamped Mall will provide six new restaurants … [Read more...]
Jupiter Hotels expands with The Talbot Hotel, Ripley
Jupiter Hotels, the UK hotel management company, has signed a management contract to operate The Talbot Hotel in Ripley. The announcement follows weeks after Jupiter Hotels signed five Choice Hotels out of administration under a management contract. One of England’s finest coaching inns, the 43-bedroom Talbot Hotel extends Jupiter’s collection of historic hotels. The 4* hotel … [Read more...]
Waitrose plans for casual dining?
In light of Tesco’s recent results, and statement that they plan to expand their casual dining offer by opening over 100 Giraffe, Decks and Harris+Hoole outlets next year, it’s understandable that there is press speculation about Waitrose’s plans. H&C News understands that the weekend story about plans for ‘grazing areas’ has its origins in an old, unrelated press … [Read more...]
Ednam House Hotel purchased
One of the Scottish Borders’s most renowned hotels, Ednam House in Kelso has been purchased by Guyzance Hall Ltd, for an undisclosed sum. The former 18th Century Mansion, located on the banks of the River Tweed in the centre of Kelso, has been purchased from the Brooks family who have owned and operated the hotel since 1928. This new acquisition adds to the Guyzance Hall … [Read more...]