Grandpa’s Fish Bar takes popular mobile van on the road
The Lanchester-based business, run by Rich and Aidan Weatherburn, launched its branded catering van earlier this year after a successful first year at their village shop. The van allows the family-run chippy to take its traditional beef-dripping fish and chips to community centres, cricket clubs, pubs and special events across the region. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)…
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history
PARIS – Wilting in the summer sun, a line of tourists waits to climb Notre Dame cathedral and meet its gargoyles. Four meters (13 feet) beneath them, a team of archaeologists is digging the other way — straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago. In 2019, fire brought Notre Dame’s…
Fifa World Cup hydration breaks could reshape tactics for All Whites and rivals
All White Marko Stamenic takes on water. Photo: Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Mandatory hydration breaks at the Football World Cup could change the game. Introduced for the tournament, which kicks off in North America on 11 June, it is the first time matches will pause whatever the weather for players to rehydrate at set times….
US popstar slams ‘normalization of pedophilia’ — RT Entertainment
US pop star Olivia Rodrigo has criticized the online backlash over a baby-doll dress she wore during a recent performance, arguing that the controversy reflects the normalization of pedophilia and a tendency to blame girls for being sexualized. The backlash came after Rodrigo wore the dress in the music video for her single ‘Drop Dead’…
Contain Your Rage in Newton Aycliffe issues update ahead of opening
Neil Sowels, 49, from Newton Aycliffe, who owns Neilz Vehicle Body Repairs on Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe Industrial Estate, is set to open ‘Contain Your Rage’ in a neighbouring unit. The new venture will give customers the chance to release stress in a controlled environment, with a range of smashable items available. You will be…
Echo Comment: weekly food waste is a step in right direction
However, despite all the downsides and the inconvenience, this has to be a step in the right direction. The government is trying to standardise the recycling services that local authorities offer, and it is maddening and incomprehensible that we currently have a postcode lottery for bin collections. The new moves, which are rolling out in…
Trying Lobster and cocktails at Seaham Hall’s Geko
I went along with my friend Donna for the launch of the hotel’s new Twilight Spa package, where food at Geko and spa access all come bundled together. We arrived at the start of the bank holiday heatwave and headed straight down to the restaurant’s terrace, nabbing a spot on the comfy sofas with parasols,…
Botham’s Whitby bakery famous for its Yorkshire bakes
Botham’s of Whitby, founded in 1865 by Elizabeth Botham, has become one of the town’s best-known businesses, with generations of visitors making a stop there part of any trip to the North Yorkshire coast. The family-run bakery began when Elizabeth sold bread and cakes from a basket at Whitby market before eventually opening on Skinner…
As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution
TAMPA, Fla. – The Trump administration is pushing to unleash the power of artificial intelligence for the U.S. military while facing calls to put up guardrails around the rapidly developing technology from some companies — and even notes of caution from top leaders in uniform. Adm. Frank Bradley, head of U.S. Special Operations Command, told…
