Newcastle Food Festival announces all live cookery line-up
Returning for its third year, the festival will take place from May 2 to 4 in Exhibition Park and is promising a packed schedule of live cooking demonstrations showcasing everything from British cuisine to Asian fusion, fresh pasta, pastries and plant-based recipes. Each chef will take to the stage to share dishes, techniques and kitchen…
Something Greek in Coxhoe reopens in new premises tonight
Something Greek, previously at 16 Commercial Road East in Coxhoe, confirmed on social media yesterday (April 8) that it will officially reopen from the former Danielle’s Deli unit. The business said the move will bring improvements for customers, including a bigger space, easier access and more room for seating. In a Facebook post, the team…
Greece moves to protect minors from social media with new ban for kids under 15
ATHENS – Greece became the latest European Union country to unveil plans for a total social media ban for kids 15 and under in a move the country’s prime minister said aims to pressure the 27-member bloc into formalizing EU-wide age restrictions. The new law will target social media platforms that enable the user to…
Greece moves to protect minors from social media with new ban for kids under 15
ATHENS – Greece became the latest European Union country to unveil plans for a total social media ban for kids 15 and under in a move the country’s prime minister said aims to pressure the 27-member bloc into formalizing EU-wide age restrictions. The new law will target social media platforms that enable the user to…
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
HOUSTON – Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound. As the next-to-last day of their flight dawned Thursday, humanity’s first lunar explorers in more than half a century…
Auckland FC’s double dream tested by mounting injury toll
All White Francis de Vries adds to Auckland’s injury woes. Photo: www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are on the brink of a rare double – but their biggest opponent right now might be their own injury list. The club could claim both the A-League Premiers Plate and the OFC Pro League in its first seasons across the…
Football: Cyclone Vaianu forces rescheduling of Football Ferns’ World Cup qualifier
New Zealand coach Michael Mayne. Photo: www.photosport.nz The Oceania Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament has been thrown into sudden disruption, with key semi-final matches in Hamilton rescheduled due to the looming threat of Cyclone Vaianu. Tournament organisers have brought Sunday’s fixtures forward by 24 hours as severe weather warnings blanket the North Island, with heavy…
Plans for 22 homes in Middlesbrough refused after objections
Proposals, submitted back in 2023, advocated the construction of affordable homes on a plot of land off of Strait Lane – next to Montpellier Manor care home. Most of the dwellings were due to be semi-detached, and included some bungalows. Two and a half years after initial submission, Middlesbrough Council officers have formally thrown out…
Plans for 22 homes in Middlesbrough refused after objections
Proposals, submitted back in 2023, advocated the construction of affordable homes on a plot of land off of Strait Lane – next to Montpellier Manor care home. Most of the dwellings were due to be semi-detached, and included some bungalows. Two and a half years after initial submission, Middlesbrough Council officers have formally thrown out…
Plans for 22 homes in Middlesbrough refused after objections
Proposals, submitted back in 2023, advocated the construction of affordable homes on a plot of land off of Strait Lane – next to Montpellier Manor care home. Most of the dwellings were due to be semi-detached, and included some bungalows. Two and a half years after initial submission, Middlesbrough Council officers have formally thrown out…
