Steven Hesketh

Last week, Chester Racecourse played host to one of my favourite nights of the year: the Chester Hospitality People Awards. And honestly, what a night it was. Hosted by myself and the brilliant Izzy Marston, the evening brought together some of the very best people, venues and businesses from across Chester’s hospitality scene. From Carden Park to Rooftop Social, BarLounge, The Ivy, Chester Zoo, Shrub and so many more, the room was full of the people who make this industry what it is. This...

This weekend I went to BST Hyde Park to see Garth Brooks, and honestly, what an incredible experience. We had Gold HydeAway tickets, which meant we had a separate entrance into the festival, and had access to the VIP area. Customer experience and journey was really taken into consideration at this festival. The park was signed really well, there were maps dotted around everywhere, and the app was genuinely brilliant. Throughout the day, before even going to the festival, notifications came...

Well, here we are talking politics….again And what a week it has been. With Keir Starmer announcing his resignation, the focus has very quickly shifted to Andy Burnham. At this early stage, it feels less like a leadership race and more like a clear pathway being made for him. Unless something changes dramatically, he appears to be the standout candidate and, realistically, the man most likely to become our next Prime Minister. Now, I will be honest. I have always liked Andy Burnham. I have...