Angela Riches 
The Devonshire Hospitality Academy, an in-house training programme was launched recently by The Devonshire Hotels and Restaurants Group, whose hospitality businesses include hotels, inns and cottages on the Bolton Abbey Estate in the Yorkshire Dales and the Chatsworth Estate in the Peak District. Individual properties in the Group include The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow and … Read more
Many people suffer from insomnia or other sleep disorders that keep them awake at night and make it difficult for them to start the day in a productive mood. Luckily, there are many ways you can improve your sleep quality and enjoy the benefits of better rest. In this blog post, we will discuss 6 … Read more
From biting our nails to eating too many sweets, we can all fall prey to the occasional bad habit or two. And when it comes to bad habits, we need only look at our relationship with technology. Yes, technology can support us in business and give us the opportunity to relax, but it can also … Read more
The temperature may have dropped and the evenings are drawing in, but Prezzo is stepping into the Autumn months in style, with a new menu packed with promise. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of their latest dishes, and for the most part, they shone. We arrived on a packed Saturday night … Read more
After close to two decades in the doldrums, Salford’s Black Friar pub has risen like a phoenix from the ashes to become nothing short of a sensation. And, with every single penny of its colossal £1.4m restoration on display, it’s easy to see why its popularity has skyrocketed with locals just months after its relaunch. … Read more
Located on St Mary’s Street just off Deansgate, you could quite easily miss Argentinian steakhouse power brand Gaucho Manchester venue. But don’t be fooled by the relatively small and unassuming restaurant front. Step inside, walk through to the main dining room and you’re faced with an impressively grand space that makes dining here an event. … Read more
Perched on the edge of the Deansgate strip, Qbic is officially Manchester’s coolest new hotel. Both modern and edgy, but also warm and charming, the once drab office block has been reinvented and is brimming with unique quirks and design innovation. Add to that a stylish restaurant and bar that spills out onto the street, … Read more
If you’re on the market for some new Bluetooth speakers to make your favourite sounds pop, then you might be at a loss for where to start looking. We road-tested the Airpulse A100’s, which are a powerful pair of bookshelf speakers that sit on the higher end of the market. But, are they worth their … Read more
If there’s one good thing to come out of lockdown, it’s the access we now have to a world of wonderful food in the comfort of our own home. World-class seafood, steak and fine-dining experiences are all but just a few clicks away, allowing us to truly indulge without stepping foot into a restaurant. Ramekins … Read more
From crisp British heritage ales to delightfully fruity ciders, there’s plenty of newness hitting the shops to keep you sipping through the last days of summer and into the autumn months. And, for those watching their alcohol and calorie intake, there’s plenty of seriously good low abv options that don’t skimp on taste. We round … Read more
Brothers Cider, the fastest growing premium mainstream fruit cider brand[1], has today unveiled the latest addition to its range of curious and unique ciders with the launch of Toffee Apple Alcohol Free. The new variant, is at 0.0% ABV as well as being gluten free and vegan friendly, and will be available in 500ml bottles … Read more
New online UK health and wellness brand, Sealions, part of SUPREME PLC, is launching with a brand-new line of accessible vitamin and wellness supplements for all ages and stages of life. Sealions is focused on providing a top-quality range of wellness products that won’t break the bank, offering a year’s supply of vitamins for £5 … Read more
