Hartlepool Marina’s Black Olive bar seeks new landlord
The ground-floor venue, currently home to Black Olive, sits in one of the most visible spots on Middleton Road, with views across the water and a steady flow of visitors passing its doors. The 3,369 sq ft unit is being offered with a guide price of Β£255,000, and already brings in Β£45,000 a year in…
Bartlett Street Fish Shop Darlington in Best Chippy 2026
Bartlett Street Fish Shop, based in the North Road area of the town, has built a loyal following thanks to its freshly cooked fish, and friendly customer service. The takeaway has become a firm favourite with residents, many of whom travel across the town to enjoy its fish and chips. Bartlett Street fish and chip…
South Causey Inn launches suite spa in County Durham woods
South Causey Inn has launched The Woodland Spa, a secluded wellness experience set in private woodland overlooking the Beamish Valley. The spa features four luxury Woodland Spa Suites, each designed to accommodate up to four guests and equipped with a sauna, steam room, plunge pool, hydrotherapy whirlpool, and a private balcony with valley views. A…
Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI’s economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions
Anthropic on Wednesday joined growing calls for the artificial intelligence industry to find ways to cushion people from the technology’s disruptions, announcing an initial $200 million investment to research AI’s impact on jobs and the economy. Alongside new policy proposals from the maker of the Claude chatbot, Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei published an…
Reactor reboot at world’s largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan’s radioactive waste plans
KASHIWAZAKI β Japan has resumed operations at the worldβs largest nuclear power plant to help the country meet huge electricity demands during a global oil crisis, but the reboot highlights a big problem: Japan is running out of space for spent nuclear fuel and has no viable plans for permanent disposal of the radioactive waste….
Blues admit to ‘bumbling’ their way to Super Rugby semi-final
Hoskins Sotutu may play his final match for the Blues this weekend. Photo: Β© Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz Despite dropping four on the trot, the Blues are somehow still alive in Super Rugby Pacific. The epitome of ‘lucky losers’, the Blues have sneaked into the semi-final courtesy of a highly-criticised competition quirk. Coach Vern Cotter…
Anything can happen: How the All Whites are preparing for World Cup chaos
Chirs Wood and the All Whites have to be prepared for anything at the Football World Cup. Photo: www.photosport.nz Anything can happen in football and being prepared for the unexpected could help the All Whites create history. The New Zealanders kick off their campaign in Group G on Tuesday, a match years in the making….
βMy demons tried to get in my wayβ β RT Entertainment
Mirra Andreeva has spent most of her young career being talked about as the future of womenβs tennis. In Paris, she made the future arrive early. At 19, the Russian won Roland Garros, claimed her first Grand Slam title and moved to the top of the seasonβs points race, all while sounding less like a…
Teesside Airport lounge rebranded as Ramside Estates take over
Ramside Estates, the company behind Hardwick Hall and Ramside Hall Hotel, has rebranded the airport lounge under the Ramside name as part of a wider partnership. The New Ramside Lounge. (Image: Supplied) The refreshed Ramside Lounge, open to booking by all passengers, features direct lounge to aircraft boarding for eligible SkyPriority KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…
Furniture Traders of Thirsk celebrates 20-year milestone
Furniture Traders, based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, will mark its 20th anniversary this September. The company was founded in 2006 by Steve and Colette Wilson and has since grown into one of the regionβs leading independent furniture retailers, while maintaining its familyβrun values. The family behind Furniture Traders in Thirsk, celebrating its 20th anniversary this…
