Teesdale fish and chip shop among the ‘best’ in British Pie Awards
The region was well represented at the 18th British Pie Awards, held in the self-styled UK pie capital, Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire. Staged as part of British Pie Week, there was a record 1,040 entries from across the country, giving the judges plenty to get their teeth into, in the various categories. Lydia Sunter of…
How to beat a poor night’s sleep and boost your health
SLEEP is one of the most important parts of your health, yet it is often the first thing people ignore. Many accept poor sleep as normal. They wake up during the night, struggle to fall asleep, or feel tired even after a full night in bed. The problem is that poor sleep affects much more…
How to beat a poor night’s sleep and boost your health
SLEEP is one of the most important parts of your health, yet it is often the first thing people ignore. Many accept poor sleep as normal. They wake up during the night, struggle to fall asleep, or feel tired even after a full night in bed. The problem is that poor sleep affects much more…
The ice cream parlour near Masham that’s the ‘place to stop’
Brymor Ice Cream Parlour, based at High Jervaulx Farm, near Masham, is currently rated 4.3/5 from 649 reviews on Tripadvisor and is ranked number one out of eight shopping experiences in Masham. Brymor Ice Cream Parlour (Image: TRIPADVISOR) For many, it’s become an essential stop-off when touring North Yorkshire, especially for those visiting nearby attractions…
FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information
WASHINGTON – The FBI said this week that it is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations. The bureau is working to determine the scope and impact of the problem, according to a notification sent to members of Congress that says the unnamed culprit is…
AI is spurring a big expansion of high-voltage power lines. Landowners and locals are fighting back
SUGARLOAF, Pa. – For John Zola, the 40 acres were like a paradise: apple orchards tucked into northern Pennsylvania’s rolling hills, a barn, meadows and more than enough land for four houses: one for himself and his wife and each of his three adult children. It’s been “hell,” however, since a contractor hired by the…
How hot is too hot for football in the Pacific?
Photo: PHOTOSPORT Medical experts are warning sporting organisations need to do more to manage the risks of heat illness in football, after recent tournaments in the Pacific were played in extreme conditions. During a recent World Cup qualifier, three Samoan players were struck down by heatstroke in temperatures nearing 40C, while another player in the…
‘What’s going on?’: Kiwi cricketer Brett Randell on the five-ball blitz that created history
Central Stags paceman Brett Randell captured global headlines after becoming the first player to claim a triple hat-trick in the 254-year history of first class cricket. Photo: www.photosport.nz After taking his fifth wicket in five balls, a perplexed Brett Randell looked to his teammates for an explanation. “What was going on? I don’t think anyone…
Taihoro reborn: Team NZ launches upgraded AC75 ahead of America’s Cup defence
Emirates Team New Zealand’s new AC75 sailing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf Photo: James Somerset Team New Zealand’s boat Taihoro is officially out of the shed and ready to hit the water ahead of next year’s America’s Cup. The team relaunched their AC75 at their Wynyard Point base in Auckland on Monday, a milestone in a…
Stockton artist creates jacket for Amanda Holden
The custom-made piece Holden wore at Crufts on Thursday, March 5, was designed and embroidered by Beth Wilson Embroidery, based in Stockton’s Digital House. The jacket, commissioned by Barking Heads dog and cat food brand, features embroidered portraits of Holden’s two dogs, Rudie and Buddy, along with a scattering of blue hearts. Amanda Holden wearing…
