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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robbie Williams announces new album ‘BRITPOP'
Robbie Williams has announced a brand new album, titled BRITPOP, and shared a new song featuring Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi. The record is out this autumn via Columbia and is being previewed by the Iommi-featuring first single, 'Rocket'. 'I set out to create the album that I wanted to write and release after I left Take That in 1995,' Robbie said in a statament. It was the peak of Britpop and a golden age for British Music. 'I've worked with some of my heroes on this album; it's raw, there are more guitars and it's an album that's even more upbeat and anthemic than usual.' He added: 'There's some 'Brit' in there and there's certainly some 'pop' too – I'm immensely proud of this as a body of work and I'm excited for fans to hear this album. I also can't wait to perform a song or two from it on my upcoming 'BRITPOP' tour, which I'm opening in the UK, naturally.' Robbie's tour begins in Edinburgh next week, then heading to London, Manchester and Bath. See the dates below. MAY 202531 – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh JUNE 20256 – Emirates Stadium, London7 – Emirates Stadium, London10 – Co-op Live, Manchester11 – Co-op Live, Manchester13 – Royal Crescent, Bath14 – Royal Crescent, Bath
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Headlines: Dinosaur theft and concert preparations
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories Two large animatronic dinosaurs from a Bristol company have been stolen from a car park in Essex, reports ITV News West Country. Raptors World had named the costumes Rexy and Yoshi and said it has been hit "incredibly hard" by the theft. Parts of the railings at the world famous Royal Crescent in Bath have been removed in preparation for an upcoming Robbie Williams concert, according to Somerset Live. reported on local darts star Gary Anderson winning the European Darts Grand Prix for the second year in a row over the weekend And the Swindon Advertiser was at the scene of a popular rubber duck race in Wroughton, which saw hundreds of plastic ducks "race" down the River Ray. Our top three from the Bank Holiday weekend What to watch on social media Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy posted a picture on Facebook to mark 20 years since she was first elected as MP, with a newspaper clipping from 2005. Historic England says a 16th Century timber-framed merchant's house in Gloucester has been restored, having been on their At Risk register since 2012. A call has gone out for prospective business owners to run the Old Town Quarry cafe in Weston-super-Mare. Councillor Mike Bell said the site is due to reopen in summer 2025. And on Reddit, a poster has noted there are thousands of signatures for a campaign to get the Whitchurch Athletics Track in Bristol regenerated. Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Headlines: Dinosaur theft and concert preparations
Part of these railings are to be removed to allow concert equipment into the Royal Crescent in Bath [BBC] Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories Two large animatronic dinosaurs from a Bristol company have been stolen from a car park in Essex, reports ITV News West Country. Raptors World had named the costumes Rexy and Yoshi and said it has been hit "incredibly hard" by the theft. Parts of the railings at the world famous Royal Crescent in Bath have been removed in preparation for an upcoming Robbie Williams concert, according to Somerset Live. reported on local darts star Gary Anderson winning the European Darts Grand Prix for the second year in a row over the weekend ADVERTISEMENT And the Swindon Advertiser was at the scene of a popular rubber duck race in Wroughton, which saw hundreds of plastic ducks "race" down the River Ray. Our top three from the Bank Holiday weekend What to watch on social media Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy posted a picture on Facebook to mark 20 years since she was first elected as MP, with a newspaper clipping from 2005. Historic England says a 16th Century timber-framed merchant's house in Gloucester has been restored, having been on their At Risk register since 2012. A call has gone out for prospective business owners to run the Old Town Quarry cafe in Weston-super-Mare. Councillor Mike Bell said the site is due to reopen in summer 2025. ADVERTISEMENT And on Reddit, a poster has noted there are thousands of signatures for a campaign to get the Whitchurch Athletics Track in Bristol regenerated. Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.
Telegraph
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
This guesthouse-cum-gallery is like nothing I have ever seen before
I spotted 8 Holland Street Townhouse on Instagram. I was keen to check it out but while its looks were instantly appealing, its name – ostensibly an obvious clue as to its address – was misleading. 'I've booked into a new guesthouse in Bath called 8 Holland Street,' I messaged my sister, Caroline, who lives in the city. 'You can't have. There's no Holland Street in Bath' she texted back. 'There absolutely is; I'm staying there next week.' 'There absolutely isn't. You aren't, you poor old trout.' We were both right and both wrong: there is no Holland Street in Bath and yet I was indeed staying there. 8 Holland Street, which comprises a gallery and design store as well as a guesthouse above, is in fact found at 23 Brock Street, just off the Royal Crescent, but it takes its name from its sister store, located at 8 Holland Street in Kensington (there is a second flagship London store in Queen Anne's Gate). Eventually, we unravelled the puzzle and all became clear. In a street full of appealing interiors shops, 8 Holland is a design store that looks like a gallery with the feel of a very stylish private home. Modern art mixes with mid-20th-century furniture, lighting, rugs and objects made in Britain, Italy, Scandinavia and elsewhere while sofas, vases of flowers, books and magazines lend a domestic air. Like his London stores, it's the creation of owner Tobias Vernon and on the floors above, this eclectic shop turns into something I have never seen before: the furniture and art on display morph into three wonderful guest bedrooms and bathrooms, plus a sitting room and kitchen for breakfast in the morning. They are beautifully furnished but their looks are constantly, subtly changing because everything is (discreetly – no prices) for sale. Can't live without that Howard Hodgkin screen print in your bedroom, or that Ben Nicholson drawing? It's yours. Fallen for that wonderful abstract Sixties rug in the bathroom, the lamp shaped like a windmill that Tobias found on Etsy, the Cristal Arte mirror or the Fifties Italian curved sofa? Pop downstairs and have a word with the two women, both called Emily ('the Emilies') who look after the guesthouse and the gallery. 'Some guests, those particularly interested in design or perhaps designers themselves, want to know everything about the things in the Townhouse – what they are, where they came from and how much they cost. Others don't ask or buy: hopefully, they just think it's a nice place to stay in Bath,' says Tobias. That's me. More than nice. 'I want to live here,' I said, as I was ushered into the kitchen with its punchy David Shrigley posters, Vitsoe display shelving and large island, and living room (honesty bar, complementary wine, record player, lots of books) and then to my huge suite (No 1; £420 per night). There are three rooms in all, two large suites and one small but delightful en suite bedroom (£220). My bathroom, with its blue Peggy Angus wallpaper, deep free-standing tub and Cristal Arte mirror was particularly divine. Attention to detail is second to none: black and white striped towels by Tekla; organic toiletries by father and daughter Austen Austen; bath salts and Moro Dabron eau de toilette; Swedish bedding from Magniberg on Naturalmat beds. It all feels like a home, albeit a considered one, and not remotely like a gallery or shop. Tobias, who studied art history at Cambridge before becoming an interior designer and inveterate collector, opening the first 8 Holland Street to market his wide-ranging auction finds, believes that homeliness and comfort are as important as stylishness. He sites Endsleigh, Tresanton and Ett Hem in Stockholm as three of his favourite hotels. Mine too. I feel totally relaxed but also inspired here and don't want to leave. It's so civilised. Breakfast, Scandinavian style (cold meat, cheese, fruit) is served between 9 and 10am (earlier on request) by two charming Bath university students, Alisha and Arinzé. For dinner, Tobias and 'the Emilies' recommend Upstairs at Landrace (modern British, part of a bakery) in Walcot Street; Oak (plant-based) in North Parade; and the Beckford Canteen (modern British) in Bartlett Street. Caroline and I had a terrific dinner at the latter, first pausing at the Beckford Bottle Shop for a glass of wine and moreish anchovy toasts. Bath, as we strolled home to both 23 Brock and 8 Holland Street, was at its best: elegant and animated under a full moon.
The Independent
02-05-2025
- The Independent
The best hotels in Bath for Georgian grandeur and luxurious spas
There's nowhere quite like Bath for a city break. This Somerset gem's honey-stoned streets are home to thousands of years of history and magnificent Roman and Georgian architecture, but you'll also find swish restaurants, modern spas and some very hip hotels clustered around its very walkable city centre. Whether you fancy seeking out Bridgerton 's filming locations, visiting Jane Austen's pad, soaking in a rooftop spa, browsing in much-loved bookshops and bakeries or hiring a rowing boat for a lazy trip down the River Avon, this Unesco-listed world heritage site is the perfect base for a weekend of exploring. Bath's city centre makes for a great base, and world-class museums, ancient sites, swish spas and a buzzy food scene are all easily reached on foot. Tour the Royal Crescent, the Assembly Rooms and more stunning Georgian gems – fans of Jane Austen will love seeking out the backdrops of many of her books, and the city will host her 250th birthday celebrations this year. Or take it easy with a dip in the Thermae Bath Spa, sip tea in a Regency-era tea room, shop in indie boutiques or grab one of Sally Lunn's famous buns before retiring for the night to one of Bath's very best hotels. Or for more of a chilled-out country vibe, base yourself just outside your city at one of Bath's finest Georgian piles-turned-hotels – some come complete with tempting pools, decked-out spas and Michelin-starred menus. The best hotels in Bath 2025 1. No.15 by GuestHouse hotel The outside of this stylish boutique hotel, set on one of Bath's grandest streets, feels so untouched that Jane Austen could have just stepped out for a quick promenade. Indoors, however, is bang up-to-date and mixes quirky touches with mod cons and antiques. Head downstairs to seek out the underground mini spa. Set within a former coal vault, it's small but perfectly formed, with a cedarwood hot tub, sauna and menu of holistic treatments. The individually designed rooms feature eclectic artwork and thoughtful touches such as Dyson hairdryers, vinyl record players and a help-yourself pantry stuffed with tempting snacks. Address: 15 Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4BR 2. Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa Country mouse or town mouse? Have the best of both at Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa, a Georgian pile of honey-hued stone in the wilds of Wiltshire, and pop into Bath to explore the city for the day before heading back for a peaceful night's stay at this chilled-out country hotel. The 36 rooms are all different and mix Georgian elegance with bright modern touches – expect rolling views and rolltop baths, or splash out on a suite with its own hot tub. The spa has a menu of Elemis treatments, but the star of the show is the outdoor pool, which looks straight out of a Wes Anderson flick. 3. The Queensberry Hotel The Queensberry Hotel nails contemporary cool. This collection of four interconnected, Grade II-listed Georgian townhouses sits in a fantastic central spot on one of the city's grandest streets. Inside, multiple staircases lead to uniquely designed rooms complete with hand-painted wallpaper in zingy colours, freestanding baths and period features that still manage to feel fun, not fussy. Elsewhere, expect roaring fires, cocktails and The Olive Tree: Bath's only restaurant with a Michelin star, which offers a nine-course tasting menu. 4. Lucknam Park hotel Expect old-school luxury at Lucknam, an 18th-century Palladian mansion that regularly tops lists of the loveliest hotels in the UK. With Bath to the south and the Cotswolds to the north, the options for day trips abound, yet you might find it hard to tear yourself away from this elegant estate. Home to 42 opulent rooms and six private cottages within the grounds. Hack out on one of the resident horses, bring your dog for walkies, don a bathrobe for The Spa, complete with an indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool, saunas and a Japanese salt room, or sit down for a Michelin-starred supper at chef Hywel Jones' eponymous restaurant. 5. The Yard in Bath hotel Once a coaching inn, now a hit with the in-crowd, the Yard is one of Bath's chicest addresses. There's no need to hit the city streets for a nightcap – downstairs turns into a smart wine bar after dark, serving cocktails, Cotswolds gin and English fizz. Stay in bed the next morning and have a breakfast hamper delivered to your door. You may want to lounge all day long enjoying the Yard's unfussy, fun vibe, but Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and The Roman Baths (or just a selection of cafés where you can watch the world go by) are a short jaunt away. 6. Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa Right at the centre of the Royal Crescent, Bath's most famous Georgian street (and a Bridgerton filming favourite), this five-star hotel might just be the swishest in the city. From the outside it looks like a Grade I-listed townhouse, but inside the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa manages to fit in 45 rooms and suites plus a candlelit spa with two pools. The serene walled garden makes for a peaceful escape when you've been pounding the pavements all day, and downstairs you'll find afternoon tea and fine dining on offer if you get peckish. The hotel's launch (a traditional narrow boat), Lady Sophina, can be taken out for river cruises and the concierge can even arrange hot-air balloon trips. 7. The Pig near Bath hotel The Pig (or more accurately, The Pig Near Bath – there's a whole sty's-worth of Pig Hotels scattered across the south of England), is a mellow country stay beloved by foodies. The hotel describes itself as a 'restaurant with rooms', but don't let that fool you. While there's a vibrant kitchen garden complete with a smoke house and a beehive, the hotel's 29 rooms are the last word in rustic chic, with the nicest boasting four-poster beds and freestanding baths. This is not a stuffy stay – the vibe is relaxed, and the Pig encourages guests to 'wear your best dress or your comfiest trainers'. Ramble in the gardens or pop out; the bright lights of Bath are a short drive away. Book now 8. Abbey Hotel While the Abbey Hotel is part of the Tribute Portfolio group (which itself is owned by Marriott), it still manages to feel like its own characterful self and is smack bang in the heart of the city. A design-led refurb has updated the 65 bedrooms, which include roomy family rooms if you're bringing little city explorers, while downstairs is the hip ArtBar for a cocktail or two for the grownups. There's also the Escape, a former World War II bunker beneath the hotel, now a private event and function space. A good central spot with well-priced rooms. 9. The Bird, Bath hotel This vibrant hotel is as quirky as its name suggests, with an eclectic mix of art on the walls, a friendly, welcoming vibe and a rather snazzy restaurant serving locally sourced fare. The dinky double room is best for solo travellers and the deluxe king is positively palatial, decked out in bold hues. The décor downstairs is aching to be posted on Instagram, and the outdoor terrace is great for cocktails in the sunshine complete with sweeping views of the city. Dogs and kids are made to feel very welcome, the former with treats and the latter with teepees full of games and activities. Address: 18-19 Pulteney Road (South), Bathwick, Bath BA2 4EZ 10. Homewood Hotel & Spa Not many hotels combine luxury with a laid-back feel, but Homewood nails both. The hotel bills itself as 'a country house hotel with a dollop of fun', and it attracts guests of all ages. The Georgian property is set in 20 acres of countryside just outside Bath and boasts 31 rooms and suites, which are all different. The Hot Tub Suites come with an outdoor bath or private sauna and are worth the extra spend. The rolling Somerset hills surrounding it make for a bucolic location, yet you're just 10 minutes from the centre of Bath. Address: Abbey Lane, Freshford, Bath BA2 7TB 11. Harington's Hotel Do Bath on a budget at Harington's Hotel. Hidden down a quiet cobbled street near Bath's city centre, this boutique beauty makes for a peaceful stay that is still just steps from the action. More is more in the 13 bedrooms – think bright patterned wallpaper, retro telephones and velvet throws in shades of green and gold, while downstairs there's a bar, a comfy lounge and a hot tub that you can book out at £10 per session. The full English breakfast is well worth getting out of bed for, too. 12. The Francis Hotel One for your radar – this self-styled 'Regency retreat' on one side of stately Queen Square makes for a great base in central Bath and is getting a fresh makeover in 2025, complete with 98 bedrooms which will be decked out in smart monochrome tones, plus a spa and a new restaurant, Emberwood. The Francis has a good pedigree – it was once home to the 18th-century architect John Wood the Elder, who designed Queen Square, the Royal Crescent and The Circus. The hotel's shiny new iteration will be open to guests from autumn 2025 and the restaurant will open in May.
