Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub in Hartlepool to open in June
The Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub, part of Hartlepool Borough Councilās Ā£160million regeneration programme, will open its doors on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, marking a major step forward for the townās leisure and wellbeing facilities. Work on the Highlight hub began in early 2024. Located on The Waterfront, by the marina, the hub is the first…
Tindale Deli in Bishop Auckland makes Echo top ten
Janine Goldsborough, who has been running Tindale Deli in Bishop since October 2024, bought the venue after her friend Lyn Neilson suddenly passed away.Ā Mum-of-one Lyn was just 53-years-old when she died on August 27, 2024 – with Janine describing her as “friendly, generous, and a diamond”. Months after Lyn’s passing, Janine, 55, decided to…
Middleton Hall Retirement Village in running for top awards
Residents in the care services enjoy chef-prepared, restaurant-style meals (Image: Middleton Hall Retirement Village) Middleton Hall is a finalist in four categories at the 2026 Care Home Awards: āBest for Wellbeingā, āBest for Nutrition, Food and Diningā, āBest for Architecture or Interior Designā and āBest Retirement Living Village or Development with Care Provisionā. The awards…
Vote open for Echo’s Best Restaurant and Gastro Pub 2026
Whether youāre after a luxurious meal at a white-tablecloth restaurant or a gourmet twist on cosy pub grub by a roaring fire, there are plenty to choose from in Darlington and County Durham. Thatās why The Northern Echo is pleased to announce its latest competition – Best Restaurant and Gastro Pub 2026.Ā We want to…
New Shotley Bridge Indian restaurant announces opening date
Kushi, a contemporary Indian restaurant, will welcome customers in Shotley Bridge, Consett, from 5pm on Monday, March 30. Located on Front Street in the former Rumi’s venue, the restaurant has undergone a complete refurbishment. Abdul Salam, 44, who owns the business, comes from a family with a long history in the restaurant industry. His father…
Reason for closure of Manor House pub at Ingleby Barwick still unknown
Punters were shocked last week when The Manor House, on High Lane in Maltby, suddenly shut its doors on Monday, March 16.Ā News that the pub had shut came after reports online of bookings being cancelled the previous weekend.Ā Pictures taken at the pub last week showed how wooden boards had been erected on the…
Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube
THORNTON, Colo. ā A Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media celebrated a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube that she said opened the door for companies to be held responsible for harms to children using their platforms. āThe truth is out, and itās time…
Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube
THORNTON, Colo. ā A Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media celebrated a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube that she said opened the door for companies to be held responsible for harms to children using their platforms. āThe truth is out, and itās time…
All set for another star-studded, high finance Indian Premier League
Kyle Jamieson of Punjab Kings celebrates a wicket, 2025. Photo: ARJUN SINGH / PHOTOSPORT The Indian Premier League heads into its 19th season this weekend with the best short-format players from around the globe playing for big money. Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 IPL. Money The IPL is the richest…
The ‘McDonald’s hamburger’ of cricket bats that could hit high prices for six
Photo: 123rf George Fox didn’t set out to be a bat manufacturer – his expertise is making protective equipment for cricketers. Although even that began more by accident than design around 13 years ago. A friend was a professional cricketer, and Fox wasn’t impressed by the standard of some of his protective gear and made…
