Phil Hopkins

There’s an apocryphal story about the British politician who went to China and ate his first official banquet, only to later discover that he’d not only enjoyed the sweet and sour pork, but also mistakenly eaten the floral display.

Netflix's smash hit, Stranger Things, has now been turned into an equally successful West End play and, this week, Phil Hopkins, has been in London checking out the Duffer Brothers’ inspired phenomenon at the Phoenix Theatre: from the pen of Kate Trefry, the prequel, Stranger Things The First Shadow. {n} Every film or tv writer must dream of creating something that engenders fanaticism in its viewers, for therein lies the seeds of success, explaining why Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of Netflix’s smash series, Stranger Things, must not only be popping the champagne corks, but also enjoying their weekly visits to the bank!

Experience the wonders of the night sky at The Tempus, Northumberland’s stylish boutique hotel, bar and restaurant, with the launch of their stargazing package It’s being run in conjunction with Kielder Observatory, home to one of the most remarkable public observatories in the UK.

“He may have been stealing from the rich but he probably needed it,” said Mrs H after a few minutes of pondered thought.

The most powerful ‘ghost’ stories aren’t those that state the obvious, but those which have all the appearance of reality, engendering a belief ‘that it could happen to me’.

Leading UK holiday park operator, Haven, has announced plans to invest £18m in energy saving measures across 39 of its 41 parks.

Jet2holidays has launched a new hotel labelling scheme, meaning customers and independent travel agents can now choose from a collection of certified sustainable hotels that meet Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Recognised standards.

Adventure ‘Training’ Holidays - Swim, Run, Cycle

As one ‘national’ Bradford museum closes for a year long refurb, another is inviting the world to check out its Medieval meat pies!

Paddington Bear may have been sent to London when his Aunt Lucy joined her friends in Peru’s Home for Retired Bears, however, whether he is actually living with Mrs Brown at the fictitious 32 Windsor Gardens may be open to speculation, certainly if management at the Treehouse Hotel on Langham Place have any say in the matter!