Durham Dad wins £100,000 on National Lottery scratchcard
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Jason Tindall’s Gosforth bar Say When to open in former Ponteland Yolo
Say When opened in Gosforth in December with Eddie Howe’s right-hand man as an investor, and will take over the Yolo bar in Ponteland. It will close on Saturday (February 28) before being handed over to brothers Joe and Ollie Brack, who own the chain with Tindall and a host of other Newcastle spots including…
Northumberland French bistro is charming spot among UK best
Bouchon Bistrot, tucked away just off the Market Square on Gilesgate in Hexham, was praised for “delivering time-honoured bistro staples” by The Good Food Guide. This includes the likes of its French onion soup with soufflés “so light and breezy they would waft away if they weren’t anchored by their pool of rich Comté sauce”….
Northumberland French bistro is charming spot among UK best
Bouchon Bistrot, tucked away just off the Market Square on Gilesgate in Hexham, was praised for “delivering time-honoured bistro staples” by The Good Food Guide. This includes the likes of its French onion soup with soufflés “so light and breezy they would waft away if they weren’t anchored by their pool of rich Comté sauce”….
Pignut & The Hare restaurant named in Michelin Guide
Pignut & The Hare at Scawton owned by Tom and Laurissa Heywood, was included in the last Michelin Guide release before the official 2026 awards ceremony takes place next month. The prestigious food experts explained: “The Michelin Guide Inspectors are always on the road, assessing existing restaurants as well as uncovering new ones worthy of…
Best places to eat in ‘must-see’ coastal gem Bamburgh
“As well as whale and seal-spotting in Northumberland, Bamburgh Castle is a must-see,” the Countryfile host said. “When you have finished building sandcastles and paddling in the sea, you can take a tour of the imposing 12th-century fortress.” Bamburgh is not only famous for its stunning beach and impressive castle but also boasts a vibrant…
South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak
HEIDELBERG – South Africa embarked on a mass vaccination of cattle on Friday to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens to disrupt meat, dairy and livestock supplies and exports. The outbreak, which started intensifying late last year and has rapidly spread across the country’s livestock industry, has already affected more than 297,000 cattle…
Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld
FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured mother manatee and her calf were rescued this week from a river in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation, officials said. Drone pilots provided the rescuers with an aerial view, guiding their boat toward the manatees on Wednesday, then buzzing overhead to document the animals being pulled…
Amateur golfer among three leading Kiwis at NZ Open
Yuki Miya of New Zealand Photo: Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz Christchurch amateur golfer Yuki Miya has the lead at NZ Open going into day three at Millbrook Resort on Saturday. The 20-year-old is 12-under-par after firing a second round of 4-under-par 67 to follow an opening 63 that he completed early on Friday. Just one…
Cricket: White Ferns v Zimbabwe – second T20 International in Hamilton
New Zealand’s Izzy Gaze bats during the White Ferns vs Zimbabwe Women, Twenty20 International cricket match at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand on Wednesday 25 February 2026. Photo: DJ Mills / Photosport Photo: DJ Mills The White Ferns were much more ruthless with the ball as they bowled Zimbabwe out for just 86 to seal…
