I WENT on a cultural tour of Hull last Friday. I know what you’re thinking. That must have been a nice 15 minutes, but what did you do for the rest of the day? Don’t worry I’ve heard it all before. To be honest, I’ve probably said it all before. But after three years of …
David Parkin takes the highway to Hull and watches The Athletic flex its muscles Read More »
FAREWELL then Lord Bell. With his slicked-back hair, Savile Row suits, and heavy drinking and smoking, Tim Bell, who made his name at advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi, before going on to found the public relations firm Bell Pottinger, could have been the leading man in a British version of Mad Men. He was credited …
David Parkin on Britain’s answer to Mad Men and crazy characters in football Read More »
THEY call it six degrees of separation, but sometimes it is a lot closer than that. In my last blog a couple of weeks ago I mentioned a trip to Grantley Hall, Yorkshire’s newest luxury hotel, and another trip to Huddersfield Town as a guest of Jason Taylor of Core Facility Services. It turns out …
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IF there is a better approach to a hotel in Yorkshire than the way you arrive at Grantley Hall, then I’d like to see it. But then when the aim is to be not just the best hotel in the county, or even the North of England, but one of the best luxury properties in …
David Parkin on a grand ambition, a shirty response and being lost for words Read More »
IF you visit a British city centre and ask a local for a restaurant recommendation then chances are even the most knowledgeable will struggle to name more than just a handful of independently owned establishments. The rise of the chains continues unabated. Despite the demise of the likes of Jamie’s Italian, Giraffe, Can and the …
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TWO men have dominated the news this week. Neil Armstrong and Boris Johnson. One was the first man on the moon, 50 years ago this week. The other can be a superhero rocket man or a space cadet – depending on your views on Brexit and what he is able to deliver in the three …
David Parkin on Man on the Moon, the Man from Delmonte and an honorary Yorkshireman Read More »
TERRY Hodgkinson was one of the good guys. A rare beast – he was an entrepreneur who successfully embraced a high profile public sector role. Terry died suddenly last week at the age of just 70. The construction company founder who became chairman of regional development agency Yorkshire Forward was universally well liked in the …
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YOOHOO! I’M BACK! Calm down, calm down. OK then, you never knew I’d been away. Fair enough. A relaxing 10 days on the Greek island of Kefalonia has helped recharge the batteries. My last “official engagement” before heading off on holiday was to attend a very fun Royal Ascot event at Bibis Italianissimo restaurant in …
THOSE who watch Game of Thrones will look at the photograph above and think: “At last, a strong, stable ruler who everyone can look up to has united the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and ascended to the Iron Throne.” And those who don’t are thinking: “What’s that tosser pratting about at now?” Well fans of …
“YOU can’t beat a bit of Bublé,” said Debbie Dobson of Dakota Deluxe Hotel. Or DD from DD as I know her. I don’t mind Michael Bublé but I’ve only ever heard his stuff on the the radio or on CD, I’ve never really seen him performing. So I was delighted to accept an invite …
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