Fattal Hotel Group has today announced the acquisition of a prominent site on Adair Street, Manchester, marking the Group’s second deal in the city following its recent purchase of the Midland Hotel in October. Scheduled to be completed in early 2021, the new hotel will be operated by Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland, and will be branded as a Leonardo Hotel. … [Read more...]
East End entrepreneur adds ‘community’ pub to portfolio
Ronnie Finch, owner of The Duke, Wanstead and The Coach & Horses, Leyton, is opening his third pub, The Leytonstone Tavern in the Cann Hall area of Leytonstone. Formerly The Woodhouse Tavern, the pub has been closed for four years, since being saved from demolition by a community asset order. Just one example of the strong surrounding community. Finch comments, ‘there’s … [Read more...]
The Gold Service Scholarship announces its 2019 finalists
The Trustees (photo above) and Judges of the Gold Service Scholarship have conducted a series of interviews and performance tasks over the past few months to assess the 100 candidates vying for the coveted 2019 Scholar accolade. The Semi-Finals took place on 26 November at Rosewood London, with 40 young professionals spending the day in judging sessions that covered myriad … [Read more...]
Aiden Byrne back home in Tower 12 as he launches restaurant MCR
Chef Aiden Byrne has returned to Tower 12 with the launch of restaurant MCR. Open from Friday 7 December, restaurant MCR is focused on the quality of its food and the warmth of its welcome. Aiden and his team will deliver an unsurpassed dining experience with the option of 6 or 12 course tasting menus that showcase the very best of the reinvented classic dishes he has become … [Read more...]
Catering assistant named in BBC’s 100 most inspiring and influential women in the world
Sam Ross a catering assistant with Down’s syndrome has been included in the BBC 100 Women 2018 list, naming the most inspiring and influential women around the world this year. Thirty-year-old Sam Ross, who has worked with BaxterStorey at City of Glasgow College since 2016, has been included on the list of leaders, trailblazers and everyday heroes, ranging from 15-94 in … [Read more...]