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.
In this week’s blog, Jo examines the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to Washington and questions the judgement of Keir Starmer after reports that warnings about the decision were raised but ignored.
Jim looks at all the possible outcomes of the Iran war, and is not optimistic. He also urges caution about the Green victory in Gorton and Denton.
In this weeks blog, Steven Hesketh reflects upon the Great Art of Hospitality 2026.
As the US administration shifts to an ever more ‘isolationist’ stance – Martin asks: ‘What does this mean for UK and European businesses?’
Against the continuing fallout of the massive Epstein scandal, Jim assesses how it will play in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by election
E-bikes and e-scooters are driving Frank McKenna mad. They need to be properly regulated, and motorists and pedestrians protected from the increasingly erratic and dangerous cyclists and scooterists.
This week Martin looks forward to the Gorton and Denton by-election and sees parallels to the rise of the populist movement MAGA in the United States…
In this week’s blog, Steven discusses taking on the Chester Food and Drink Festival, saving a much-loved Easter tradition, and the ten-week challenge of reimagining it as the Cheshire and North Wales Food and Drink Festival.
This week, Jo reflects on Trump’s chaos, Europe’s uncertainty, and why standing up to power now matters more than appeasing it.
The Hospitality Hero recently held their first ever primary school hospitality workshop… and it was epic.
Jim reflects on the breakdown of international order and suggests it poses a fundamental challenge to the mindset of us Europeans.
