Bloom n Witches, Spennymoor – from school run chats to community hub
Two friends who began chatting on the school run have reflected on the last three years of their business. Danielle Jackson and Abbie Brown run Bloom n Witches in Spennymoor, a café, shop and community hub which opened in 2022. The pair said they never expected to own a business together, but the idea came…
Mr T’s opened its doors on Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough
Mr T’s has launched on Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, opposite The Swatters Carr, bringing its bold yellow branding to one of the town’s busiest stretches. The opening was confirmed with the message ‘Mr T’s has landed’ as the restaurant officially opened today (Sunday February 8), following a soft launch on Saturday, February 7 with influencers. Mr…
Best places to eat in ‘tranquil’ North Yorkshire TV setting
While a lot of the show was filmed in and around the Yorkshire Dales, other parts were shot elsewhere in North Yorkshire, including in Nidderdale. If you’re a fan of the TV show and want to visit the filming locations, you will also want to know where the best places to eat in the area…
Tickets now on sale for Darlington Beer Festival 2026
The festival, which returns one year after punters drank the bar dry the year before, will take place at Hopetown Museum from Friday, March 20 until Sunday, March 22. This year’s festival will have more than 50 ales, beers and ciders on offer as well as street food. Tickets are free if you are a…
Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests
NEW YORK – During the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worried that disruptions to cancer diagnosis and treatment would cost lives. A new study suggests they were right. The federally funded study published Thursday by the medical journal JAMA Oncology is being called the first to assess the effects of pandemic-related disruptions on…
Companies can now claim ‘no artificial colors’ if they add plant-based color to food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors. The agency announced Thursday that food labels may claim to have “no artificial colors” when they are free of petroleum-based dyes, even when they contain dyes derived from natural sources such as plants….
Graham Parks named NZ Cricket interim boss
Graham Parks. Photo: photosport New Zealand Cricket has confirmed Graham Parks will take charge as its interim chief executive until a full time replacement is found for Scott Weenink. Parks, who has been NZC’s chief venues and events officer, has agreed to provide a stopgap as CEO, taking over from Catherine Campbell, who has acted…
Black Ferns star signs with Hurricanes for Super Rugby Aupiki
Renee Holmes. Photo: www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes Poua have signed Black Ferns fullback Renee Holmes ahead of the Super Rugby Aupiki season. Holmes joins the Poua after two seasons with the Chiefs Manawa in what is a homecoming to the Hurricanes region for the Gisborne-born-and-raised fullback. “I’m super excited to be joining this team. I love…
Basketball; Breakers bring in new CEO, Troy Georgiu, after 11 months
New Breakers ceo Troy Georgiu Photo: supplied Former Perth Wildcats chief executive officer (CEO), Troy Georgiu is crossing the Tasman to take on the same role with the New Zealand Breakers. The Breakers CEO role had been vacant since the basketball club brought in new owners in March. Georgiu has a 20-year legacy in the…
Global South could shape future of gaming – industry expert to RT — RT Entertainment
The Global South’s rich culture and history could help shape the future gaming industry, Indonesian gaming executive Ivan Chen has told RT. The interactive media innovator is CEO and founder of Anantarupa Studios, a pioneering Indonesian developer established in 2011 and known for Lokapala, the country’s first locally made eSports MOBA game. Speaking on the…
