The Talbot in Bishopton named in Echoās best restaurant competition
The Talbot, in Bishopton, owned by Dean Bunce, opened in January 2026. It is the second pub Dean has opened, and he said it is āamazingā to be shortlisted in the top ten. Dean said: āWe are very grateful; we have only been here three months, but we have grown so fast. We are averaging…
The Lunchbox reopens in new Bedale venue
The Lunch Box, which was previously in Masham for the last six years, has now reopened in Bedale, with a successful launch yesterday (April 8). Owner Steph Dawson, 38, said the move came together quickly after she spotted the opportunity for the new location earlier this year. The Lunchbox in Bedale (Image: The Lunchbox) She…
Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up
SAN DIEGO ā Evolution works over millennia. Climate change is moving far faster. That mismatch is killing some of the planetās most vital ecosystems, from Californiaās towering redwoods to the seagrass meadows along its coast, both of which store vast amounts of carbon and support complex webs of life. Marine heat waves, record wildfires and…
Worsening ocean heat waves are ‘supercharging’ hurricane damage, study finds
WASHINGTON ā Marine heat waves are supercharging damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe, a new study found. Researchers looked at 1,600 tropical cyclones ā the broader category of storms that includes hurricanes ā that made landfall since 1981 and found those that went over the extra-hot water were more likely to…
Supercars’ Sunday races at TaupÅ Super 440 round cancelled due to cyclone
Supercars drivers line up in Taupo. Photo: photosport Supercar organisers have cancelled Sunday’s race day at the ITM TaupÅ Super 440, with Cyclone Vaianu making its way toward the North Island. Following the state of local emergency for the Waikato region, including the TaupÅ District, Supercars has determined that conditions on Sunday present an “unacceptable…
Live: Fijian Drua v Western Force at Churchill Park, Lautoka – Super Rugby Pacific
Photo: Liam Swiggs / RNZ Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as Fijian Drua take on Western Force at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Kickoff is at 4.35pm. Team lists Fijian Drua: 1. Haereiti Hetet, 2. Zuriel Togiatama, 3. Mesake Doge, 4. Isoa Nasilasila (co-c), 5. Joseva Tamani, 6. Etonia Waqa, 7. Motikiai Murray, 8….
Football Ferns defeat Fiji to reach Oceania qualifiers final
Football Fern Kelli Brown celebrates her goal against Fiji. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Football Ferns comfortably defeated Fiji 5-0 on Saturday and continued their dominance in the quest to qualify for next year’s Football World Cup. The semi-finals of the Oceania qualifiers in Hamilton were played a day earlier than originally scheduled due to Cyclone…
Lindisfarne oysters: from seabed to Michelin Guide menus
Kleo Tabaku, chef patron at Jesmond restaurant Lovage and Gosforthās fish and seafood restaurant Osters, travelled to Lindisfarne to visit the oyster beds that produce the celebrated Lindisfarne oysters. Both of his restaurants feature in the Michelin Guide and serve hundreds of the oysters each week. Mr Tabaku said: “Iāve prepared and served countless types…
First look inside Black Rabbit bar opening in Chester-le-Street
The Black Rabbit opened in the former Hollathans on Ashfield Terrace in Chester-le-Street on Friday (April 10) after its long-time owners stepped away from the venue after 20 years. The venue has recently been taken over by Terry Haley, 32, and Richard Nellis, 57 and underwent a transformation costing more than Ā£750k. First look inside…
Why policing leadership should matter to North East businesses
For businesses to invest, expand and recruit, they must operate in an environment that is stable, secure and predictable.Ā When crime rises, costs rise. When safety improves, confidence grows. As Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington, I see every day how closely public safety and economic performance are connected. Crime affects productivity,…
