New plans for D&D African Restaurant in Darlington
D&D African Restaurant, which is based on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough, has submitted proposals for its new home at the former Crombies café building on Tubwell Row. The firm, known for its authentic Nigerian cuisine, wants to add a long sign to run along the building featuring its logo, which is the outline of Africa,…
The Lock Gates café in Hartlepool Marina announces closure
The Lock Gates at Hartlepool Marina has been a staple for customers in the area and is best known for its breakfasts and Sunday dinners. Taking to social media yesterday (May 25) the owners shared the news with their longstanding customers. The post said: “For the last seven years, The Lock Gates has been more…
Chief of communications intel agency says Russia is relentlessly targeting UK
LONDON – Britain and its allies risk losing a conflict in cyberspace against adversaries such as Russia unless citizens, corporations and governments treat cybersecurity with much greater urgency, a U.K. spy chief is warning. Anne Keast-Butler, director of the communications intelligence agency GCHQ, will warn Wednesday that Moscow is “relentlessly targeting critical infrastructure, democratic processes,…
Coach Griffiths has high hopes for Warriors women on eve of second season in NRLW
Warriors second-rower Kaiyah Atai appeared in all 11 games of her NRLW debut season. Photo: David Neilson/Photosport NZ Warriors coach Ron Griffiths will have an early indication of how high to set expectations for the club’s second season back in the NRLW. Next month, the Warriors women will make a little more history for their…
Dozens of drones splash into Sydney harbor — RT Entertainment
Nearly 90 drones fell into Sydney’s Darling Harbour on Monday evening after a technical malfunction disrupted a coordinated aerial display, according to several media outlets. The incident occurred during Vivid Sydney, an annual three-week festival known for large-scale light installations and public art events. Spectators were watching a synchronized formation of hundreds of illuminated drones…
Little Bird Artisan Market set to return to Richmond
Richmond Market Place will be transformed on Sunday (May 31) by the Little Bird Artisan Market, which will run from 10am to 3pm and feature a curated selection of independent traders from across Yorkshire. Handmade goods will be on offer for visitors to browse and buy, including arts and crafts, ceramics, candles, photography, clothing, and…
South Tyneside Council’s Reform UK cabinet confirmed
Councillor Paul Mackings, leader of the council’s new 41-strong Reform UK Group, was formally appointed as council leader at the borough’s annual meeting on Tuesday (May 19, 2026). The meeting follows the May 7 local elections which saw South Tyneside Labour lose dozens of councillors and majority control of the council, which the Labour Party had…
Last remaining Labour councillor on local elections wipeout
The May 7 local elections saw a major political shift at South Tyneside Council, with Reform UK taking 41 out of 54 seats available, leaving 10 Greens and two independents and almost wiping out Labour. South Tyneside’s Labour Group, which had controlled the council for decades, had 27 seats going into the election but was…
