North Yorkshire beer garden with sea views nowhere else has
The newly refurbished Hotel Victoria “proudly” overlooks the picturesque Robin Hood’s Bay and boasts some of the “best” coastal sights in the county. It’s also described as the “perfect base” to explore other popular seaside locations such as Whitby, Scarborough, Staithes and the “treasures” of the North York Moors National Park. The hotel’s dining areas…
The Cod and Lobster Staithes pub earning high praise online
The Cod and Lobster, located on The Harbour at the bottom of Church Street in Staithes, North Yorkshire, is earning high praise from visitors for its “relaxing atmosphere”, fresh seafood, and “hearty pub classics”. The coastal favourite holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating on TripAdvisor from more than 2,200 reviews, with diners regularly describing…
Pen pal programs have evolved, but old-fashioned letter writing could be coming back
CONCORD, N.H. – In 1985, a 13-year-old girl in New Zealand spotted a pair of purple, lip-shaped sunglasses in “Young Miss” magazine. In March, I traveled 9,000 miles from New Hampshire to deliver them to her, finally fulfilling my pen pal’s decades-old request. International Youth Service, the agency that matched us up 40 years ago,…
Phoenix women have to make the most of being at home
Grace Jale (centre) of the Phoenix celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the A-League Women’s Semi Final match against the Brisbane Roar, 2026. Photo: AAP / Photosport Wellington Phoenix women’s coach Bev Priestman says making the most of the home advantage is what they need to do if they want any chance…
NZ Rugby turn to Don Tricker lead high performance overhaul
Don Tricker, Director of Player Health and Performance, San Diego Padres keynote speaker during The Sport NZ Performance Summit. Photo: www.photosport.nz Former Black Sox coach Don Tricker has been hired by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to overhaul its high performance systems. Tricker, currently working as vice president of player health and performance at the San…
North East Nova Pangaea firm urges biofuel investment boost
Stewart Stewart, CEO of Nova Pangaea, says that agricultural and forestry waste alone could produce enough fuel for over half of our aviation needs, with other sources making up the balance. Biofuels would also provide additional income for farmers and create new jobs in areas such as Teesside. However, he warns that the UK’s fledgling…
Kitchen firm Kaboodle ceases trading with immediate effect
Kaboodle Ltd, founded in 2005, announced that insolvency specialists BRI Business Recovery and Insolvency have been appointed to enable the company’s voluntary liquidation. The kitchen brand offered home appliance supply and installation services for retailers and manufacturers across five depots. Since opening more than two decades ago, Kaboodle opened facilities in Highbridge, Basingstoke, Stevenage, Telford…
Sunderland council elections 2026 party statement (Reform UK)
Sunderland City Council normally holds its elections by ‘thirds’ for its 75 councillors, with one council seat in each of the city’s 25 wards up for grabs each election cycle. However, a landmark round of local elections is taking place this year following changes to ward boundaries by the Local Government Boundary Commission, with 75…
Sunderland council elections 2026 party statement (Green Party)
Sunderland City Council normally holds its elections by ‘thirds’ for its 75 councillors, with one council seat in each of the city’s 25 wards up for grabs each election cycle. However, a landmark round of local elections is taking place this year following changes to ward boundaries by the Local Government Boundary Commission, with 75…
