Angela Riches 
CitySuites will unveil its second aparthotel, CitySuites Two, in Manchester City Centre this October, offering a true modern classic experience. CitySuites Two will occupy a prime location in Embankment West, a premium city centre neighbourhood in the heart of Manchester’s central business district. Adjacent to the original CitySuites find the brand new, purpose-built aparthotel on … Read more
If your drinks cabinet has seen more than its fair share of action lately, it’s not alone. Booze sales have sky-rocketed over the past 18 months, with many of us honing our mixology skills to make up for all those lost nights out and celebrations. With something close to normality now back in our lives, … Read more
If your idea of heaven is sipping fine white wine in an oceanside restaurant as you dine on fresh local seafood, you’ve probably found that last 18 months to be rather torturous. Thankfully, premium online fishmonger Hook’d have got you covered. You can now enjoy the high-end restaurant experience in the comfort of your own … Read more
Every summer welcomes a new on-trend tipple that makes tastemakers tongue’s drool and sets Instagram alight. Forget pink gin and glitter prosecco, this year it’s all about one brand, Scapegrace Black – the world’s first naturally ‘Black Gin’ that when mixed with tonic magically changes to a vivid purple before your very eyes. Hailing from New Zealand’s … Read more
Two Birds has a range of summer-inspired spirits perfect for serving up fruitful flavour at every occasion. Home to inquisitive spirit and innovative flavour exploration, with quality ingredients, creative craftmanship and seasonal fruits in every bottle, Two Birds’ flavours include a delicious medley of decadent produce in peak season. From crisp, sweet rhubarb, to succulent, satisfying strawberries, or the … Read more
Summer 2021 might not have been the scorcher we’d hoped for, but the newfound freedom enjoyed after the Game of Thrones-style winter we went through has more than made up for it. To help us celebrate those long overdue family gatherings, missed birthdays and celebrations in style, the award-winning online butcher field&flower recently launched a … Read more
Long before Clueless, Mean Girls and the recent Book Smart, there was Heathers, the blacker than black teen comedy, created as an antidote to the sugary optimism of John Hughes’ 80’s reign. Arguably ahead of its time in 1989 (mainstream grunge would come just a few years later), the film tanked at the box office … Read more
Dazzling new venues come and go, but Raymond Blanc’s iconic Leeds Brasserie has been a seemingly eternal presence on the city’s ever-evolving dining scene for as long as I can remember. Perhaps the key to the restaurant’s success lies in its ability to subtly move with the times, whilst simultaneously sticking to its roots and … Read more
As Italian chain restaurants go, Prezzo has proven to be an impressively robust brand with over 20 years of success. Despite this fact, my trip to their venue in The Light was my first Prezzo experience, but it won’t be my last. Tasty food, great wine, expertly mixed cocktails, and friendly service were all there … Read more
“Dear diary, did you hear?” the award-winning Heathers The Musical will launch its touring production at Leeds Grand Theatre from Thursday 5 to Saturday 14 August 2021 before spreading corn nuts throughout the UK and Ireland! Produced by Bill Kenwright and Paul Taylor-Mills and directed by acclaimed American screen and stage director Andy Fickman, this … Read more
This summer, online butcher field&flower launched their BBQ shop, making the most of British summertime by sending boxes packed full of cuts for the BBQ directly to doorsteps across the country. As we enter the warmest months of the year, meat lovers can fire up their grills and treat themselves and their guests to everything from juicy Longhorn … Read more
Hattingley Valley have fast become one of the brightest stars of the thriving English wine scene, and their Team GB limited-edition bottle of their signature Classic Reserve, the winery’s most popular blend, which will celebrate Team GB with a beautiful dark blue and gold logo. Available to order exclusively from Hattingley Valley for £30 per bottle, it’s the perfect … Read more
