From false teeth to blow-up dolls, the hardworking housekeepers of the UK’s hotels have had to deal with some very strange lost property. Jungmin Seo sees what they’ve found
Winners of Young Chef Young Waiter and Young Mixologist England 2023 announced
The three winners of Young Chef Young Waiter England and Young Mixologist England have been revealed.
Future of Simpson’s in the Strand uncertain as it auctions off famous carving trolleys
One of London’s oldest restaurants is to auction off furniture and its famous silver carving trolleys as its future remains uncertain.
Pine Trees Hotel sold to Apex Hotels
Apex Hotels has acquired Pine Trees hotel in the Scottish Highlands for an undisclosed sum.
First look: 1 Hotel Mayfair with Tom Sellers restaurant opens its doors
1 Hotels, which is operated by Starwood Capital’s SH Hotels & Resorts, has opened its first European property in London’s Mayfair today (13 July).
Recipe: Fish huntu from Sierra Leone
This traditional West African dish is great as a snack or part of a main meal
John Williams serves the Cateys with a touch of Ritz glamour
John Williams brought a touch of Ritz glamour to the 40th celebration of the Cateys. Here’s how he fed 1,000 guests with an eagle eye on quality all the way
Martin Kleveta named head sommelier of Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
Martin Kleveta has been appointed head sommelier of the three Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester in London.
Toast Ale to open micro-brewery in Milton Keynes
Beer producer Toast Ale has announced it is to open a micro-brewery in a new co-working office and leisure space in Milton Keynes this September.
Mandarin Oriental to open hotel on London’s South Bank
Mandarin Oriental Group is to open its third London hotel, on the South Bank, in 2028.

