The Highs and Lows of saving a Food & Drink Festival from being Lost Forever!
16/04/2026
Steven reflects on his experiences organising the Cheshire and North Wales Food and Drink Festival.
‘Drill Baby Drill’ Won’t Cut UK Fuel Prices
16/04/2026
As with so many things, Donald Trump’s advice for the UK to ‘drill baby drill’ in order to bring fuel prices down is wrongheaded – Frank McKenna explains why…
A Week in America | 09 April 2026
08/04/2026
In this week’s blog, Martin Liptrot examines how the recent US-Iran ceasefire may have avoided immediate conflict but exposed deeper concerns about America’s reliance on threats and brinkmanship, warning that such tactics risk undermining US credibility and long-term global stability.
A bottleneck and an opportunity – how real estate will lead to good growth
08/04/2026
James Wynne, Real Estate Partner at Pannone Corporate, explores how Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s expanding Good Growth Fund and ambitious regeneration strategy could transform the region over the next decade, with real estate, infrastructure and housing central to delivering Andy Burnham’s vision for sustainable economic growth across Greater Manchester.
The Chester Grosvenor: A Hotel With Stories to Tell
02/04/2026
News that The Chester Grosvenor will close later this year has been massive news in Chester this past week. This is another chapter in the life of one of Chester’s most iconic buildings.
NO GOOD COMING OF THIS.
01/04/2026
Jim can see no redeeming features in the Iran War with economies facing recession, world institutions damaged and no real peace in sight.
Deva Fest hits a Majestic Milestone in Ticket Sales – the Deva Fest Story
26/03/2026
Deva Fest reached a majestic milestone of a million pounds in ticket sales, as part of its journey from start up to mid-scale festival success story.
Great hospitality PR isn’t just a launch campaign – It’s a long-term partnership!
26/03/2026
Liverpool based PR Guru, Carolyn Hughes, explains why PR is all about long-term partnerships.
POWER TO MAYORS – GROWTH FOR THE NATION
26/03/2026
Frank McKenna calls on the Chancellor to follow her positive rhetoric on fiscal devolution with changes that will support economic growth in the regions.
Should Food and Drink Festivals Have Live Music?
19/03/2026
Should a food and drink festival have live music, or should the focus stay purely on the food and drink?
What can Cities Learn from Books?
19/03/2026
In this week’s blog, Martin Liptrot explores what cities can learn from the world of books. Reflecting on MIPIM, he highlights the importance of a clear identity, focused messaging and authentic storytelling in helping places stand out and attract investment.
Independent Festivals Vs The Giants
12/03/2026
In this week’s blog, Steven reflects on the growing gap between independent festivals and major operators, and why supporting community-driven events like Deva Fest is vital to keeping the spirit and diversity of the live music scene alive.