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The club has teamed up with County Durhamβs Seaham Hall, an award-winning five-star coastal resort, for the 2025-26 Premier League season. The partnership aims to engage the clubβs regional and global fan base through exclusive experiences, while promoting Seaham Hallβs hotel, Serenity Spa, and luxury residences across Sunderland AFCβs digital channels. Seaham Hall was recently…
The Eden Arms Hotel in Rushyford was once a popular venue and thriving destination due to its location on the A689 and A167 near Newton Aycliffe and Chilton. However, like many hospitality businesses, it suffered setbacks during the pandemic and ultimately closed its doors. The Eden Arms, Rushyford (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) It was due to…
Pride Radio, based at the ONE Centre in Gateshead, is donating the airtime to community organisations in celebration of Metrocentreβs 40th anniversary. Forty groups will each receive a 12-week radio campaign as part of the βTop 40 Community Voicesβ initiative, designed to promote their services, encourage volunteering, or raise awareness of their work. Peter Darrant…
The support comes through the Building Heroes initiative, which recently saw a group of learners visit the Benwell Dene construction site in Newcastle. The programme offers veterans and service leavers a five-week Multi Trade Construction Skills course at Darlington College, sponsored by Lovell and Morgan Sindall Construction. Phil Jones, director of land and partnerships for…
Kimberley Burnside, 40, and Paul Burnside, 44, set up Bobbie’s Walkers in January 2024 after finding kennels impersonal when trying to arrange care for their pets during family holidays. Faced with limited options, the pair decided to create the kind of service they would want for their own dogs. Paul initially balanced the venture with…
Kimberley Burnside, 40, and Paul Burnside, 44, set up Bobbie’s Walkers in January 2024 after finding kennels impersonal when trying to arrange care for their pets during family holidays. Faced with limited options, the pair decided to create the kind of service they would want for their own dogs. Paul initially balanced the venture with…
Cedarbarn Farm Shop and CafΓ© in Pickering won the title at the Northern Farmer Awards. The awards dinner was held in Harrogate. Mandy Avison, co-founder of Cedarbarn, said: “We were delighted to be shortlisted for this prestigious farming award, but to win it is amazing. “Weβre over the moon.” Cedarbarn beat finalists Hutchinson Hobbs and…
The popular business has had recurring visits from celebrities, including ‘legendary’ Newcastle United players and their families. Northumberland’s own Big Dan Burn and Brazilian Joelinton are just a few of the latest famous names to have enjoyed some of the Ponteland cafe’s delights. Hjemmelavet, a gelato and cake parlour, has been praised in Google reviews…
The popular business has had recurring visits from celebrities, including ‘legendary’ Newcastle United players and their families. Northumberland’s own Big Dan Burn and Brazilian Joelinton are just a few of the latest famous names to have enjoyed some of the Ponteland cafe’s delights. Hjemmelavet, a gelato and cake parlour, has been praised in Google reviews…
Andrew Smith, 44, and Lyn Robinson Smith, 39, own Q-TAN Luxury Tanning Salon and Queenie’s Casino Slots in Crook. Q-TAN was set up in 2010 as part of a family business that has operated on South Street since 1972. Andrew Smith, 44, and Lyn Robinson Smith, 39, own Q-TAN Luxury Tanning Salon and Queenie’s Casino…
