McDonald’s and Greggs confirmed for Darlington Faverdale site
Building work started on the Faverdale site in 2023 after plans were approved, and pictures taken this month show the progress being made. A McDonalds drive-thru sign was erected last month, with a spokesperson previously saying: “We can confirm the restaurant is scheduled to open in early 2026.” The confirmed businesses for the Faverdale site…
Meet & Marrow launches to the public on Duke Street, Darlington
Meet & Marrow, run by childhood friends Nicola Patterson and Axel Tucker, held a soft opening event on Saturday (February 14) on Duke Street, before they welcome customers fully on Monday (February 16). The café was due to open at Firthmoor Community Centre last September, but this never came to fruition after the duo decided…
Meet & Marrow launches to the public on Duke Street, Darlington
Meet & Marrow, run by childhood friends Nicola Patterson and Axel Tucker, held a soft opening event on Saturday (February 14) on Duke Street, before they welcome customers fully on Monday (February 16). The café was due to open at Firthmoor Community Centre last September, but this never came to fruition after the duo decided…
The Spotted Dog, High Coniscliffe, receives rave reviews
The Spotted Dog, on The Green in High Coniscliffe, holds a solid 4.1-star rating from more than 520 reviews on TripAdvisor and has built a reputation for combining traditional inn character with a stylish, modern feel. Dating back to the early 1800s, the pub’s interior is frequently described by visitors as “elegant”, “gorgeous” and “intimate”….
Majuba bar in Redcar closes leaving punters ‘gutted’
Majuba, on Station Road, announced on Saturday (February 14) that it had made the decision to close its doors. The beach-style bar has been praised online for being a “lively little bar” with “amazing” staff and a “fantastic” atmosphere. In a post online, the owners said they had “given it everything we had” and will…
Namaste fusion restaurant set to open in Seaham this March
Namaste Prosecco Microbar will launch on North Terrace in Seaham in late March, marking the fourth venue for the family-led business, which already operates locations in South Shields, Gateshead, and Seaburn. Owned by brothers Razz and Boxa Ahmed – former contestants on Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me Professionals – the new location will combine…
Durham mobile fish & chip van closes hatch for good
The Mobile traditional Fish & Chip Van, a familiar sight across Durham for many years, confirmed in an emotional social media statement that the business will not be returning. In a Facebook post, owners Adele and Scott said: “As you may already know, we have had our business off the road for the last four…
Durham mobile fish & chip van closes hatch for good
The Mobile traditional Fish & Chip Van, a familiar sight across Durham for many years, confirmed in an emotional social media statement that the business will not be returning. In a Facebook post, owners Adele and Scott said: “As you may already know, we have had our business off the road for the last four…
A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees
LOS ANGELES – In the arid, cracked desert ground in Southern California, a tiny bee pokes its head out of a hole no larger than the tip of a crayon. Krystle Hickman crouches over with her specialized camera fitted to capture the minute details of the bee’s antennae and fuzzy behind. “Oh my gosh, you…
A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees
LOS ANGELES – In the arid, cracked desert ground in Southern California, a tiny bee pokes its head out of a hole no larger than the tip of a crayon. Krystle Hickman crouches over with her specialized camera fitted to capture the minute details of the bee’s antennae and fuzzy behind. “Oh my gosh, you…
