Category: Lifestyle

Last month, new Manjaros signs were erected at Sunnyfield Parade, in Ormesby, confirming that the African and Caribbean restaurant chain would be opening a new venue.  The parade, located next to Ormesby Library, has been built on the land of the former Sun Centre tanning shop, which has already re-opened elsewhere on the site, and…

Last month, new signs were spotted across the housing estate confirming the popular steakhouse chain would be opening a new venue at Lowfields Shops.  The firm has now confirmed it plans to open the new takeaway in mid-February – and The Northern Echo can now reveal some of the exciting grub set to be served up…

Tees Active, which manages leisure venues and activities in partnership with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, has become the latest organisation to achieve Swim England’s ‘Water Wellbeing’ standard. The Water Wellbeing mark is aimed at transforming community swimming pools into places for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation, and the award to Tees Active follows investment at Billingham Forum,…

Few things in this world can warm the cockles of my heart on a bitterly cold January eve, but a choice few just about manage it. Cups of Bovril, heated blankets, blazing fires, whisky, and watching people manoeuvre an icey zebra crossing. It’s the small things that do it for me. But above all else, it’s…

Maybe a bit of inspiration is what you need to make mealtimes enjoyable again – that’s where Yazio comes in. Yazio is a recipe app that gives you ideas for weekly meals, whether you’re unsure what to cook for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I decided to give it a go and cooked three meals for…

This collection of food and drink showcases the depth and diversity of the area’s gastronomic heritage, from time-honoured recipes passed down through generations to artisanal products crafted with pride and precision.  The list, which was created by TasteAtlas, is an encyclopaedia of flavours, a world atlas of traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants. On its…

All Dolled Up in Middlesbrough has taken centre stage in the new BBC3 show ‘Smoggie Queens’ as their real salon was featured on the programme. The salon located at Thompson Yard, Middlesbrough TS3 8RQ does ‘anything that you can think of’ from hair to eyelashes, semi-permanent makeup, a clothes salon, nails, tan, makeup, and more….

The Food Hygiene ratings show that a number of businesses have been told in the last few weeks that they need to make improvements. The ratings, which are based on hygiene and safety, structural compliance, and confidence in management are routinely updated. Across the UK, every food outlet including convenience stores, restaurants, hospitals, and care homes…

Last Friday called for a visit to Thirsk Auction Mart, just off the A19 at Thirsk Rural Business Centre, to cover a Back British Farming meeting held as part of the nationwide backlash from the agricultural industry to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget last autumn. I was there on reporting duty, and was joined by my…

With a string of popular bars and clubs closing in recent years – from Avalon and Hoskins to The Grange and InsideOut – it’s hard to not feel like the town’s nightlife is in decline.  But there’s also a glimmer of hope – with The Cherry Tree, Hummingbird, and ZUU Bar among those to open…