25 jobs created at The Treasury in Whitby with more promised
The Treasury Whitby is set to open in June at 4 Baxtergate in the restored former Grade II-listed HSBC building, promising a new premium hospitality experience to the town. The initial recruitment drive has seen 25 roles created across a range of positions, from front-of-house and bar staff to supervisors and operational roles. However, the…
Conelab street food set to open at the Riverwalk in Durham
ConeLab Street Food, created by 28-year-old Aaron Wong, is set to open at the Riverwalk following a successful four-year run in Jarrow. Known for its premium smash burgers and globally inspired kebabs, the business originally started as a small pop up- concept back in 2016. Aaron said: “I started my journey during university with a…
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
NEW YORK – The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation. Members of the National Science Board received an email on Friday sent from the Presidential Personnel Office “on behalf of President Donald J. Trump” stating that their position was “terminated, effective immediately.” “I wasn’t entirely surprised,…
Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court seemed divided Monday over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer. The case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dollar verdicts against the global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer, which owns…
New Zealand’s Michelle Montague eyes next fight after ranked UFC win
Michelle Montague. Photo: Cooper Neill New Zealand’s Michelle Montague has marked her UFC return with another unanimous decision win to improve her unbeaten record to 8-0 in the sport. The ‘Wild One’ outmuscled and out-fought former bantamweight contender Mayra Bueno Silva to win (30-27, 29-29 and 29-28) on the judges’ scorecards. Montague was making just…
Geoff Allott named new boss of NZ Cricket after Scott Weenink’s departure
Former Black Cap Geoff Allott Photo: Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz Former Black Caps fast bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Scott Weenink, who resigned in December. Weenink left the role at the end of last year after months of escalating tension over the future direction of the game….
Breakers lock in marquee signing
DJ Vasiljevic joins the NZ Breakers from Adelaide 36ers. Photo: Photosport The New Zealand Breakers have lured two-time NBL champion and proven leader Dejan ‘DJ’ Vasiljevic to the basketball club on a one season deal. The guard is a marquee signing for the club that has yet to sign a coach for next season. Vasiljevic…
Sara Davies makes visit to Bloom n Witches in Spennymoor
Sara Davies, who grew up in Coundon, visited Bloom n Witches in Spennymoor at the weekend. Owners Danielle Jackson and Abbie Brown said Sara was “lovely” and “down-to-earth”. They said: “She is absolutely lovely; she was like just like us. She was enjoying a bit of ‘me’ time with her friends and relaxing. “She was…
Grandpa’s Fish Bar confirms Darlington date on May road trip
Grandpa’s Fish Bar, based in Lanchester, will stop at Darlington Railway Athletic Sports and Social Club on Friday, May 29, as it takes its new catering van out on the road throughout May. The chippy, run by brothers Rich and Aidan Weatherburn, said on Facebook: “Our van is out and about A LOT over May….
Green Party chief Zack Polanski backs Newcastle candidates
The Greens have come under pressure in recent weeks over social media posts made by a number of candidates, including some in Newcastle, ahead of the May 7 elections in which the party is expected to make massive gains from Labour. That has included Philip Brookes, who is standing in the city’s Manor Park ward….
