TripAdvisor – The ‘flawless’ Bay Horse in Ravensworth
The Bay Horse in Ravensworth, near Richmond, currently holds a perfect five-star rating on TripAdvisor from more than 300 reviews, making it one of the highest-rated pubs in North Yorkshire. Nestled in the small village of Ravensworth, the pub has become a destination in its own right, attracting visitors from across the county and beyond…
Seaside chippy visitors say is “worth travelling for”
Beach Road Fisheries in Skinningrove currently holds a 4.5-star rating from dozens of online reviews, with many visitors describing it as one of the best places for fish and chips on the Yorkshire coast. Located just a short walk from Skinningrove’s beach, the family-run takeaway has become a popular stop for people exploring the coastline,…
New Purely Belter beer launched for Newcastle stage show
The production, titled Gerry and Sewell, is currently running at Newcastleโs Theatre Royal until June 13. Anarchy Brewery, based in Heaton, has brewed a 4.2% session IPA also called Purely Belter to coincide with the show. Phil Beaty, operations director at Anarchy Brew Co, said: “Beer and football go hand in hand, so we were…
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
PAPUA NEW GUINEA โ Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt. Roku will continue to be run as an open, partner-friendly platform, the companies said Monday, and there appears to be no immediate changes that customers will see. Fox and Roku…
The UK is banning children’s social media use. Here’s what other countries are doing
LONDON โ Britain says it will ban people under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, a decision intended to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time. The U.K. joins a global movement to enforce age-based restrictions or requirements for access to social media. Some…
Super Rugby final sells out in 15 minutes
Hurricanes’ Jordie Barrett during the Chiefs vs Hurricanes, Super Rugby Pacific match at FMG Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand on Saturday 18 April 2026. Photo: DJ Mills / Photosport Photo: DJ Mills Wellington’s Hnry Stadium is in talks to boost the number of seats for the Super Rugby Pacific grand final. It comes after Saturday’s final…
Football World Cup 2026: All Whites draw with Iran
The All Whites found a new goal-scoring hero in a 2-2 draw with Iran in their opening Football World Cup game in Los Angeles. New Zealand’s return to the global stage after 16 years wrote Eli Just’s name into the history books. The diminutive midfielder, who plays his club football in the Scottish Premiership, became…
Times Cafรฉ opens on Post House Wynd, Darlington town centre
Times Cafe, at 28 Post House Wynd, opened its doors on Friday (June 12), transforming a long-vacant unit in the town centre. The business, founded in 2017, is run by Manesh Damaniya and Dr Dhara Modi, who already operate 10 cafรฉs in India and are now expanding into the UK for the first time. Times…
Old pipes replaced in County Durham as Cocken Road scheme completes
The upgrades were carried out by Northumbrian Water on Cocken Road, west of Leamside, as part of a ยฃ450,000 investment to improve water quality and supply reliability in the area. The project, delivered by Northumbrian Waterโs partner United Infrastructure, was finished ahead of schedule. Brian Hardy, project manager at Northumbrian Water, said: “This investment helps…
Echo Comment on QCC report into Durham & Darlington NHS Trust
A national scandal is unfolding in breast cancer care, and there is a litany of regular bad news stories like last weekโs A&E patient who waited 18 hours on a trolley. Now comes a Quality Care Commission report that downgrades the Darlington and Durham trustโs management from โgoodโ to โrequires improvementโ. That is damning, as…
