Category: Lifestyle

Isla on North Road in Durham is known for its “truly outstanding” brunch such as slow-cooked ham hock and “magnificent” giant crumpets, all brought to you from the team behind Coarse. The Good Food Guide named it one of the top eateries for 2025 due to its “easy-going vibe” and “super-sweet staff”. A recent customer…

The Old Post Office in Haworth is where “everything is just a little bit special” according to The Yorkshireman, thanks to its seasonal winter and autumn dishes full of “hearty flavour and local ingredients.” The café on Main Street has a remarkable link with history in the village too, as it still has the original…

This includes the likes of Corbridge in Northumberland near Hexham, which is bursting with “twinkly winter streets” at this time of year. Customer reviews on TripAdvisor have revealed some of the best-rated restaurants in this charming village. Here are five of the best places to eat in Corbridge according to TripAdvisor reviews: Black Bull Located…

Premier Express- Gladstone Street Premier Express Shop on Gladstone Street will be open from 9am until 9pm offering groceries and everyday items for people who may have forgotten something or need supplies during the day. 2025 marks the tenth year of Babul’s Festive Feed (Image: BABUL’S) Babul’s Darlington Babul’s Darlington will be hosting its Festive…

Carl Wilson, a former hotel head chef, will be spending the festive season aboard the energy industry supply ship Erda. The 40-year-old will be responsible for feeding a crew of 51 while the ship carries out decommissioning work on a disused oil platform off the coast of Rotterdam. He left home earlier this month after…

I’m not a big drinker, but a couple of years ago, I challenged myself to go without booze for the month. The aim was to start my New Year on a fresh slate – leaning into my Resolution for the year of prioritising my health. The result: I’ve never thought about alcohol more in my…

I’m not a big drinker, but a couple of years ago, I challenged myself to go without booze for the month. The aim was to start my New Year on a fresh slate – leaning into my Resolution for the year of prioritising my health. The result: I’ve never thought about alcohol more in my…

Zak and Shuhel Ahmed, owners of Babul’s on Skinnergate, opened the restaurant from 11am to those in need or alone. Zak said: “It went really well, it was very well organised, so a big kudos to all the volunteers. Shuhel and Zak with friends and family (Image: BABUL’S) “It was a full-house and people just…

Hansom Restaurant in Bedale was named number one in Giles Coren’s Top 10 Restaurants of the Year, as published in The Times, marking a landmark moment for the North Yorkshire dining scene. The accolade places Hansom at the very top of a list compiled by one of Britain’s most influential food critics and confirms the…

A “do not eat” warning has been issued by the supermarket chain for Tesco Free From 4 Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes. The product has been recalled by Tesco because it may contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the cupcakes are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or…