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Based on thousands of first-hand customer reviews, diners have praised everything from crisp golden batter and chunky chips to friendly service and traditional cooking methods. From bustling city centre spots to quiet village favourites, these are the fish and chip shops County Durham customers rate the highest. Bells Fish & Chips, Durham Bells fish shop…

Based on thousands of first-hand customer reviews, diners have praised everything from crisp golden batter and chunky chips to friendly service and traditional cooking methods. From bustling city centre spots to quiet village favourites, these are the fish and chip shops County Durham customers rate the highest. Bells Fish & Chips, Durham Bells fish shop…

Despite its modest size, the village sits on the doorstep of Hamsterley Forest, a 2,000-hectare woodland managed by Forestry England and one of the largest forests in County Durham. The forest draws visitors year-round, offering a network of walking routes, picnic areas and wildlife habitats, alongside mountain biking trails and other outdoor activities. Hamsterley Forest….

The new year sale includes fresh fruit and veg, Market Street fresh meat and fish, freezer staples, cupboard must-haves and big-name brands, helping customers save on the weekly shop after the costly Christmas period. Popular branded items including Kellogg’s and Nestlé cereals, John West Tuna Chunks and Birds Eye favourites are also included. Popular household…

Travel expert Flying Scots Girl praised the ‘gorgeous’ village, saying: “The village of Robin Hood’s Bay clings precariously to the cliffs that tower above the bay of the same name that sweeps below it when the tide has crept its way out.” Now, customer reviews on TripAdvisor have revealed some of the best rated places to…

Reeth, on the edge of the Dales near Richmond, is said to offer visitors a “true taste of rural England”. Visit North Yorkshire comments: “The village is surrounded by the stunning landscape of Upper Swaledale, known for its picture postcard views of field barns and dry-stone walls. “The nearby hay meadows are a burst of colour…

New stalls, a World Cup fan zone and film screenings are just some of Michael Harvey’s plans for the market in the new year, as the venue hopes to move on from the “uphill battle” of 2025. Just this summer, greengrocer Robin Blair, Darlington’s longest-serving market trader, told The Northern Echo he couldn’t see “any turnaround”…

The Middlesbrough-founded brand, built on its African and Caribbean fusion menu and its now-iconic parmos, has extended its footprint across Teesside and County Durham while keeping its roots firmly in view. County Durham got another restaurant this year in Peterlee. The restaurant opened to the public on Thursday, September 18, launching at 4pm with a…

Smokin’ Joe’s closed its Guisborough restaurant on December 21, with owner Joseph Smith citing financial pressures and the wider economic climate. Now posts from Smokin’ Joe’s and two other businesses suggest the brand may be reopening in Norton, Stockton, at a venue occupied by The Twisted Peel and The Twisted Tap Room. The Twisted Peel…

And it’s all because a man with an incredible beard and an even more incredible record of competitive eating decided to take on their massive poutine challenge. So, after the overnight success of The Koop’s challenge – first defeated by YouTube star Beard Meats Food – I hopped on the train to the North Yorkshire…