By matthew.taylor@granthamjournal.co.uk (Matthew Taylor) An award-winning businessman bought the town’s oldest hotel during lockdown and transformed it. Dean Harrison, owner of the Angel & Royal Hotel in Grantham’s High Street, won Businessperson of the Year at last month’s Journal awards ceremony. After purchasing the historic hotel in 2020, Dean has taken a hands on approach to restoring the hotel to its former glory. Dean, who is Grantham born and bred, discussed the risks of buying the hotel during the pandemic and what it took to make the Angel a success. What did it mean to you to win th…
