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Heartbeat star buys Goathland Hotel that appeared in TV show
A former star of the TV drama Heartbeat has become the new co-owner of a village pub that appeared in multiple series. Tricia Penrose, who played barmaid Gina Ward in the ITV show for 18 years, said she had joined two local businessmen in buying…
The best LGBTQ+ friendly hotels in Liverpool to book for 2026
Let me set the scene for you: you've planned the outfits (three versions, obviously), found the best drag night in the city, and then, just as you're about to hit “confirm” on your hotel booking, you freeze. Because…
Customs busts illicit cigarette storage centre in Tsuen Wan hotel, 2 arrested
Hong Kong Customs raided a hotel in Tsuen Wan on Monday, seizing about 250,000 suspected illicit cigarettes worth about HK$1.1 million and arresting two men, authorities said. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Following intelligence analysis…
Eight best LGBTQ+-friendly Brighton hotels to book for Pride
Brighton has perfected the art of radical acceptance. This seaside city doesn't just tolerate difference; it feeds on authenticity like it's morning coffee. Yet beneath the surface lies a crucial truth: sanctuary isn't automatic. The wrong…
France wildfires live: Bordeaux Airport evacuates hotel zone as city threatened
Raging wildfires in south-west France and eastern Spain have forced the evacuation of more than 330,000 people - as flames creep ever closer to the French city of Bordeaux and its airport. An estimated 220,000 people have been evacuated from their…
Europe wildfires latest: Bordeaux Airport evacuates hotel zone as fires move close
Bordeaux Airport's hotel zone has been evacuated until further notice as raging wildfires threaten the city, although the airport itself remains operational. In a statement overnight, the airport said while flights are still operational, no…
This Downtown Miami spot was just named the best hotel bar in the U.S.
News The Miami favorite led the field at the annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Written by Gerrish Lopez Time Out Contributor, US Miami is home to a slew of must-try cocktail bars, but Time Out's number one bar in the 305 just earned…
China's Hotel Investment Surge Isn't Just a Distress Sale Story
A regulatory change most investors are still catching up to is reshaping how China's hotel assets get bought, sold and valued. Mainland China emerged as the fastest-growing hotel investment market in Asia Pacific during the first half of 2026, with…
Long-standing hotel taken over by global company after £2m revamp
A hotel in a prime location in Nottingham city centre has undergone a £2m revamp after being taken over by a worldwide name. St James' Hotel, on the doorstep of Nottingham Castle, has become part of Marriott International and rebranded as…
The best new Australian hotels to book in 2026 (plus what's opening next)
Location: Just minutes from the iconic Cable Beach in Broome, acting as the ultimate gateway for exploring the wider Kimberley region. Vibe: Named after the local South Sea pearl oyster, the former Kimberley Sands Hotel has emerged from a…
Tourists hit as airport hotels evacuated with wildfire edging closer
More than 220,000 people have been evacuated from the region surrounding Bordeaux, as devastating wildfires edge closer to the French city. Tourists flying into the city's airport are warned to check ahead, as its surrounded 'hotel zone' has been…
Plans to transform prominent Valleys building into a hotel with restaurant
A former private members' club in Aberdare could be turned into a hotel with a restaurant and pub. Plans have been submitted, including an application for listed building consent, for the conversion of Constitutional Buildings on the corner of…
90% of 5000 hotels built in 6 years illegal in Kashmir: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday (July 27, 2026) ticked off local hoteliers and said “90% of 5000 hotels in Kashmir were illegal” and named prominent hotelier Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya, who got a notice by the Enforcement…
When it comes to predicting the future, why are TV writers better than politicians? | Zoe Williams
In the BBC's new apocalypse drama, The Rapture, the UK is engulfed in a terrifying heatwave. I watched a preview of the programme in May, while preparing to interview the lead actor Ruth Madeley. I thought at the time: “This will be much…
Hyatt Guest Brought Tupperware To Clear Out Club Lounge - Just As Hotels Are Killing Them
A guest at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown says a family of five turned the hotel's Regency Club into a grocery pickup order. According to the eyewitness account, a mother arrived with four children. She and the oldest child were carrying reusable…
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