July 17, 2025

The Power of Collaboration: Chester Welcomes the World

In this week’s blog, Steven reflects on a proud moment for Chester’s hospitality scene. At the Media Getaway 2025, Chester truly came alive. From rooftop receptions to historic strolls and even a surprise visit from Paddington Bear, Steven shares how the city’s warmth, charm, and spirit of collaboration made a lasting impression on over 80 visiting media professionals.

KEIR’S FIRST YEAR

Downtown in Business group chair and chief executive Frank McKenna offers his reflections on a special Labour Party reception hosted in London this week.

LEANNE CAMPBELL TO HOST ‘LIVERCOOL ‘25

Star of stage, screen, and radio, Liverpool icon Leanne Campbell, will be joining Downtown in Business to host the 23rd annual ‘Livercool’ gala awards dinner on 20th November, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

COVER UP, COCK UP AND CONSPIRACY

In this week’s blog, Jo looks at how a super injunction was used not to protect lives, but to protect ministers from scrutiny over a leaked email that exposed thousands of Afghans to danger. Years of silence, no accountability,and now, finally, questions they can’t ignore.