An Inspector Calls… Tech-savvy hotel brand Yotel has opened a new branch in London’s Clerkenwell – the cabin-style rooms are ‘terrific value’ and its ‘glamorous’ bar is a highlight Budget chain Yotel has opened a new outpost in Clerkenwell, central London There are 212 cabin-style rooms that are ‘small but comfortable and spotless’ The standout … Read more
An Inspector Calls… at Bicester Hotel Golf And Spa, which has a new huge gym, assault course and swimming lake – but the rooms could do with some ‘invigorating’ Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa is a sprawling resort within earshot of the M40 It has recently added a huge gym, assault course and 200-metre swimming … Read more
An Inspector calls… at the Allanton Inn in the Scottish Borders, where he enjoys a cosy room and good ale – and admires the upbeat attitude of the owners, despite the troubled times The six-bedroomed Allanton Inn lies just north of Berwick-upon-Tweed The Inspector enjoyed his stay there amid locals and visitors from Edinburgh He said … Read more
An Inspector Calls… at The Rose & Crown in Norfolk where Prince William enjoyed a pint before its reopening The Rose & Crown is located in the village of Snettisham, North Norfolk The Duke of Cambridge popped in for a swift pint ahead of Super Saturday It serves ‘super-posh’ fish and chips and has neat … Read more
An Inspector Calls… at the ‘overtly wacky’ Homewood hotel in Bath, which has violins hanging from the ceiling and a life-sized giraffe covered in grass in the garden Homewood opened just last year and is located 15 minutes south of Bath Owner Ian Taylor has ploughed vast sums of money into creating his new hotel … Read more
Police confirmed no action will be taken over the death of a rail worker who died after no evidence of someone spitting was found. Belly Mujinga, 47, died last month – a few weeks after the incident involving a male passenger at London’s Victoria Station. Her death leaves behind her husband Lusamba Katalay, 60, and … Read more
An Inspector Calls… London’s Belmond Cadogan Hotel is full of ‘hope and expectation’ following a multi-million pound renovation The Belmond Cadogan Hotel has reopened after its £39 million refurbishment Located on Sloane Street in Chelsea, the cheapest room will set you back £470 The decor is stylish and modern but ‘respectful of the building’s heritage’ By … Read more
Those sharp-suited chaps who banged on during the reign of Tony Blair about trendy Leeds being the North of England’s answer to affluent London are in danger of ruining the place. Already the development around the station has become an eyesore, and small shops are closing as more and more High Street giants throw their … Read more
Teenage passenger punches rail worker who asks to see his ticket – but meets his match when colleague bodyslams him to the floor Teenager was asked to leave train by inspector after he refused to buy a ticket Boy is said to have punched and sworn at inspector at Bagshot station in Surrey Footage, filmed … Read more
The Inspector is bowled over by London’s version of New York’s trendy The Standard, despite it looking ‘like a cross between a nuclear reactor and a Merchant Navy ship’ The brand new hotel occupies the brutally ugly former Camden Town Hall Annexe building The Standard name is upside down, ‘which is apt given that The … Read more