BID-Backed deep clean gives Northallerton High Street a fresh new look
The deep clean was made possible through funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, with support from Mayor David Skaith. This investment reflects a shared ambition to strengthen local high streets, support economic resilience, and create attractive destinations that encourage both footfall and spending. Works included intensive cleaning of pavements, street furniture, and…
Two North East beaches among most unclean with ‘poor’ water quality
Littlehaven Beach in South Shields and Cullercoats Bay in North Tyneside have been flagged as having āpoorā water quality, raising concerns for beachgoers. The warning comes as temperatures begin to rise across the UK, increasing the likelihood of visitors heading to the coast, and after Roker beach in Sunderland was named one of the cleanest…
Chatterbox Cafe in St John’s Chapel, Weardale, to be put up for sale
Cameron Gordon, the owner of The Chatterbox Cafe, in St John’s Chapel, posted on social media saying: “The Cafe, including the two-bedroom flat above, will be coming up for sale in June.” The cafe has been closed since January with Mr Gordon’s health issues leading him to post on Facebook: “I’m not sure I will…
Chatterbox Cafe in St John’s Chapel, Weardale, to be put up for sale
Cameron Gordon, the owner of The Chatterbox Cafe, in St John’s Chapel, posted on social media saying: “The Cafe, including the two-bedroom flat above, will be coming up for sale in June.” The cafe has been closed since January with Mr Gordon’s health issues leading him to post on Facebook: “I’m not sure I will…
Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its future
NEW YORK ā Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars before falling on hard times, is pivoting to artificial intelligence. On Wednesday the San Francisco-based company said it had signed a definitive agreement with an unnamed institutional investor for $50 million in financing to…
AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ trailer
LAS VEGAS ā The filmmakers behind āAs Deep as the Grave,ā the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first look at the recreated actor Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. āDonāt fear the dead and donāt fear me,ā Kilmerās character, Father Fintan, a…
Chiefs assistant Roger Randle heading to Munster
Chiefs assistant coach Roger Randle. Photo: Clay Cross Long serving chiefs assistant coach Roger Randle will leave the club after the Super Rugby season to join his former boss Clayton McMillan at Munster. Former All Blacks wing Randle, who has been a coach at the Hamilton based franchise since 2018, will link up with former…
Watch: Fijian Drua head coach reacts to Moana Pasifika’s demise
Fijian Drua’s outgoing head coach Glen Jackson says the demise of Moana Pasifika is “devastating” news. “It’s called Super Rugby Pacific for a reason,” Jackson said in response to RNZ Pacific’s question during his weekly press conference with reporters on Wednesday. “Both Moana and the Drua have brought a different aspect to the whole competition….
Hurricanes keen to keep Chiefs star quiet in top of the table clash
Ruben Love of the Hurricanes and Quinn Tupaea of the Chiefs battle for the ball. Photo: Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes plan to take the wind out of the sails of storming Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea. After dispatching the Blues 42-19 in Wellington, the Super Rugby leaders head to Hamilton for another top of…
Black Ferns relive World Cup pain to prepare for Canada
Black Ferns dejected after their World Cup semi-final loss to Canada. Photo: www.photosport.nz Black Ferns hooker Georgia Ponsonby lay in bed last night watching another replay of her side’s heartbreaking World Cup semi-final loss to Canada seven months ago. It might seem a touch masochistic, but Ponsonby’s approach is simple as her side prepares to…