Subway to open in Newton Aycliffe town centre
American fast food chain Subway – which is best known for its sandwiches – is due to open in Newton Aycliffe. A new Facebook page titled “Subway Newton Aycliffe” has been created, with a short description stating: “Subway Newton Aycliffe. New store opening 2026”. The Newton Aycliffe Town Centre Facebook page has also confirmed the…
Inside the newly refurbished Miller & Carter Gosforth Park
The steakhouse welcomed back diners on Friday, March 13, following a major refurbishment that has transformed both its restaurant and bar areas. The redesign blends “modern elegance with a warm, welcoming atmosphere”, the restaurant says – offering seating for 162 guests inside, with a further 65 seats outside. The interior redesign complements its focus on…
D&D African Restaurant could open in former Darlington café
D&D African Restaurant, which is based on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough, has submitted plans to take over the former Crombies café on Tubwell Row. The firm has been operating opposite the Dorman Museum for several years and is known for serving up authentic Nigerian cuisine and “flavour-rich dishes”. And D&D has now applied to play…
D&D African Restaurant could open in former Darlington café
D&D African Restaurant, which is based on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough, has submitted plans to take over the former Crombies café on Tubwell Row. The firm has been operating opposite the Dorman Museum for several years and is known for serving up authentic Nigerian cuisine and “flavour-rich dishes”. And D&D has now applied to play…
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
PORTLAND, Maine – A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it’s the oldest such recording known. The song is that of a humpback whale, a marine giant beloved by whale watchers for its docile nature and…
Nvidia CEO heralds ‘inference inflection’ as next phase of AI boom, backed by $1 trillion in orders
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday elaborated on his vision for keeping his company at the forefront of the artificial intelligence boom that he predicted will produce a $1 trillion backlog in orders within the next year. Sporting his signature black leather jacket, Huang spent more than two hours sauntering across a stage in a…
Simon Kneebone joins Black Ferns coaching team
Simon Kneebone has been appointed a Black Ferns assistant coach, focusing on set pieces. Photo: SUPPLIED The Black Ferns have a new assistant coach who will focus on their set piece. Simon Kneebone completes the coaching group, joining head coach Whitney Hansen, and assistants Tony Christie (attack) and Riki Flutey (defence). Christie and Flutey had…
Shannon Mato wants to play for Kiwi Ferns at Rugby League World Cup
Shannon Mato celebrates a try for the Māori All Stars against the Australian Indigenous All Stars in Sydney, 2025. Photo: NRL PHOTOS The Kiwi Ferns’ stocks have been boosted with Jillaroos’ 10-test cap powerhouse forward Shannon Mato’s availability after her decision change allegiance from Australia to New Zealand. Mato, 27, wants to play for New…
White Ferns lose to South Africa Proteas Women in second T20
South Africa’s top scorer Tazmin Brits. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr brought up a T20 milestone in a 19-run loss to South Africa in Hamilton. South Africa have levelled the five match series at 1-1. South Africa won the toss and opted to bat at Seddon Park with openers Sune Luus and…
Amazon Ingleby Barwick works continue on new warehouse
The tech giant is currently building a new 10,800 sq m delivery station just off Queen Elizabeth Way beside the Preston Farm Industrial Estate. Once open, it will sort packages for delivery before they are shipped out to customers’ doorsteps across Teesside, County Durham, and North Yorkshire. The £40m development, which was revealed by The…
