'Forever thankful' hotel owner throwing huge gala to thank team for saving his life

A local hotel owner is to host a huge gala dinner to thank the team who saved his life last year.

Businessman and chairman of The Mikhail Group, Andrew Mikhail, opened The Grand in Southport in July this year, achieving his personal ambition to revive the historic venue.

The swanky opening of The Grand Brasserie and Chloe's Bar followed mere months later, while the launch of the Princess Grace Suite masked a very serious health battle.