Category: Lifestyle

Chelsea Jane Fox, 27, originally from Shildon and now living in School Aycliffe is behind the new venture CCDC, alongside her friend Charlotte Stanton, which stands for Charlotte Chelsea Dance Company. Part owner of CCDC, Chelsea Fox who will run the adult dance classes (Image: PROVIDED) The classes are set to be held every Friday…

Lidl has submitted its second appeal to build a store on Green Lane in Middlesbrough and has confirmed diggers have been on site carrying out investigation works. However, the chain is still awaiting a decision on the planning application for the proposed new shop. The aftermath of diggers on the proposed new Lidl site (Image:…

The Percy Arms in Chatton has been taken over by David Sharp, who says he wants to build on the pub’s strong reputation while introducing new ideas. The Percy Arms, Chatton, Northumberland (Image: THE PERCY ARMS) The existing staff will remain in place, but customers can expect a revamped food and drink offering with a…

Afternoon teas with a festive twist are being offered in the Orangery Bistro and Restaurant. (Image: Middleton Hall Retirement Village) Bookings are now being taken for Christmas Day lunch in Middleton Hall’s elegant Restaurant, featuring traditional favourites with a refined twist. Alongside the classic turkey main course—locally sourced and served with all the trimmings—diners can…

There’ll be a two-course meal, crackers, gifts, and a warm, social environment, perfect to meet new friends or celebrate with old ones. The 400 lunchtime meals will be available in Morrisons Cafés on December 11, with a hearty lunch menu, with meals such as traditional liver and onions, minced beef stew or a vegetable chilli…

There’ll be a two-course meal, crackers, gifts, and a warm, social environment, perfect to meet new friends or celebrate with old ones. The 400 lunchtime meals will be available in Morrisons Cafés on December 11, with a hearty lunch menu, with meals such as traditional liver and onions, minced beef stew or a vegetable chilli…

Donna Whitfield from Bells Fish & Chips, Durham, will go up against two other top professionals from across the industry in the UK in the finals of the awards. The National Fish & Chip Awards recognise and underpin sector best practice and now in its 38th instalment, the standards continue to elevate year after year….

The soft drink giant is known worldwide for its various drinks, including Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and the original plain Coca-Cola, which comes in the iconic red can. Coke even comes in various flavours, including the likes of lemon, lime The company is also responsible for a number of other brands including Sprite, Fanta, Dr Pepper and…

Italian ‘wine bar and restaurant’ Veeno took over the former Pizza Punks unit there back in September, and had been on my list of places to visit ever since. Couple Dan and Donna Lewis, who formerly managed the clubhouse at Bishop Auckland rugby club, took over the former pizzeria and opened Veeno, and have created…

Nikkie Lewis, 51, is the owner of Spud Queen on Faverdale Industrial Estate. Nikkie, who is originally from Blackpool, revealed her inspiration for the van and how the idea came about. She said: “I was watching TikToks of the Spud Bros and Spudman and thought I’d love to have a little spud van. I looked…