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Historic hotel to close in UK city after 161 years – ‘deeply upsetting | UK | News

Historic hotel to close in UK city after 161 years – ‘deeply upsetting | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

The building dates back to 1865 but the site has been welcoming guest for much longer (Image: Getty) The historic Grosvenor Hotel in Chester has provided an update after confirming it will close its doors in September 2026. Bespoke Hotels, the company managing the Grade II listed building next to the iconic Eastgate Clock, informed staff of the decision last week following the discovery of unsafe concrete (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) above the hotel’s function suites. The building, which dates back to 1865, will remain open and ‘operate as normal’ for the next six months, the hotel has now revealed. The hotel is a cherished part of the city’s history and will close its doors on September 30, marking the end of an era for Chester. While the building dates back to 1865, there has been an inn on this site since the late sixteenth century. Over the years, the five-star hotel has become well known for its exceptional service and has hosted many guests, weddings and afternoon teas. READ MORE: Family-run bicycle shop announces …

Paul Dacre says hacking claims ‘preposterous… deeply upsetting’

Paul Dacre says hacking claims ‘preposterous… deeply upsetting’

Published by Sam Flores

Paul Dacre speaking in the BBC’s documentary Stephen: The Murder that Changed a Nation Picture: BBC Ex-Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre has described allegations of phone hacking, tapping and illegal newsgathering levelled against his former team as “grave and sometimes preposterous”. In written evidence to the privacy trial being brought by Prince Harry and others against the paper, he repeatedly emphasised the high editorial standards and family values he said characterised the Daily Mail during his time as editor and editor-in-chief from 1992 to 2018. During this period his journalists are accused of illegally accessing phone and medical records and using unlawful surveillance techniques to invade the private lives of Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and others. Dacre said: “I captained a tough ship which employed some of Fleet Street’s best writers and produced some remarkable journalism… “The grave and sometimes preposterous allegations made in these proceedings have astonished, appalled and – in the small hours of the night – reduced me to rage. “Equally, they have had a deeply upsetting and, …

The Traitors UK star Harriet Tyce is ‘not proud’ of ‘awful’ outburst after upsetting Roxy on BBC series

The Traitors UK star Harriet Tyce is ‘not proud’ of ‘awful’ outburst after upsetting Roxy on BBC series

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Traitors contestants hadn’t even had a bite of their croissants before Harriet Tyce revealed her true feelings in a memorable showdown at the breakfast table. But viewers weren’t the only ones watching through their fingers – Harriet herself was left mortified by the scenes. The former barrister-turned-bestselling crime author took centre stage in Wednesday night’s episode (14 January) after she won the chance to speak to the Traitors. The following morning, she shared her experiences with her fellow contestants, throwing suspicion on Rachel, but she grew bizarrely irate in the process and ended up shouting at her fellow Faithful, Roxy. When Rachel jumped in to question how the latest twist benefited the Traitors, Harriet interrupted her: “I’ll tell you the benefit.” However, this frustrated Roxy, who said: “Rachel was speaking – you’ve said a lot, let Rachel speak,” but Harriet …