Ryanair in new Aer Lingus bid - Press Association
01/12/2008 19:26:03: Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary revealed plans for a fresh takeover tilt at Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus. more »

Billy Khullar in Leicester restaurant move - Leicester Mercury
01/12/2008 10:34:56: A businessman says he is confident about opening a new restaurant in Leicester in the face of an economic slump, because of the city's thriving nightlife.Billy Khullar, who has run restaurants in London and India, is investing £100,000 in a new venue called Shooters, in Belgrave Gate. more »

Pubs take on carvery brand - The Sentinel
01/12/2008 09:40:00: Two North Staffordshire pubs have joined a newly-formed carvery brand.The Caldwell Tavern, in Talke, and the Ashbank, in Werrington, are both taking on the Crown Carveries name. more »

Jodie marsh and stars of hollyoaks, emmerdale and shameless help launch new derby bar - Derby Evening Telegraph
01/12/2008 08:00:00: Stars of the small screen were out in force to launch Derby's new £1.5m bar.Natalie Emmanuel and Devon Anderson, who play Sasha and Sonny Valentine in hit TV soap Hollyoaks, joined Derby County footballer Giles Barnes, right, and friend Alex Bolt at Nono8 Bar, in Wardwick. more »

Ryanair plans bid for Aer Lingus - Press Association
01/12/2008 06:31:42: Ryanair has revived its takeover interest in Dublin-based airline Aer Lingus. more »

Consortium 'to bid for Gatwick' - Press Association
01/12/2008 01:24:11: Private equity group 3i is reported to have teamed up with one of the world's biggest pension schemes to table a bid for Gatwick Airport. more »

Thomas Cook hoping for holiday mood - Press Association
01/12/2008 00:46:24: Tour operator Thomas Cook's results on Tuesday will be eagerly watched for any signs of a recent fall-off in bookings amid recession worries. more »

Mandela bar praised as a Nobel venture - The Sentinel
28/11/2008 09:40:00: An Application to reopen an empty bar has been welcomed by business leaders.Plans are in place to transform Hanley's former Chilled bar into an African-Caribbean club. more »

TUI Travel reports profits boost - Press Association
28/11/2008 02:11:10: TUI Travel said UK and Ireland profits more than doubled after it axed loss-making routes and cut costs in last year's First Choice merger. more »

Drop in city breaks hit travel firm - Press Association
27/11/2008 19:29:37: Fewer hit theatre shows and cuts in consumer spending have dented city break bookings, but budget family camping trips are on the increase, travel specialist Holidaybreak said. more »