Category: Lifestyle

Set in the former Worswick Chambers on Pilgrim Street rather than a stack of shipping containers, it will open on Tuesday, December 2. The flagship site will welcome visitors from lunchtime and follows a multi-million-pound refurbishment of the historic site. Neill Winch, CEO of Stack, said: “StackNewcastle has a special place in our hearts as…

The festival returned for the first time since Covid earlier this year but infamously ran out of beer, forcing bosses to scrap its final day at the Hopetown Railway Museum. But organiser CAMRA has now confirmed it will return to Hopetown, armed with even more beer, from Friday, March 20 until Sunday, March 22, 2026….

Whether it’s at the seaside, in towns, cities, or hidden gem fish and chip shops, the North East is no different to the rest of the UK, and great fish and chip shops can be found everywhere. In particular, in Darlington, there’s always plenty of fish and chip shops to visit. Digging into the archive…

The Kirkstyle Inn & Sportsman’s Rest in Slaggyford, Northumberland, “capitalises on its rugged location” by bringing in “pedigree produce” from across the county, according to The Good Food Guide. It’s set among the “ravishing” open moorland near the Cumbrian border and Pennine Way, and has been praised by the foodie experts for its “crowd-pulling” Sunday…

An influencer with nearly six million followers, Adam Moran, who posts weekly on his YouTube channel, Beard Meats Food, visited The Koop recently and captured every moment on camera as he tackled the ‘Big Gravy Challenge’. Piled high with poutine, spicy chicken, sweetcorn and spicy ‘inferno’ wings, Adam called it a “mountain” as he settled…

Inspectors landed at Spice Lounge on Fore Bondgate on October 14 and told it must make ‘major improvement’ to cleanliness and food handling and ‘urgent improvement’ to its food safety management. A further inspection is expected to be carried out in the coming weeks. Owner of the Indian takeaway Saiful Islam, 58, said: “We are…

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The Tan Hill Inn, located more than 1,700 feet above sea level. near Richmond, is hosting its annual festive celebrations every Saturday and Sunday from November 29 to December 23. The experience includes a roast turkey banquet, a visit to Santa’s Grotto, and the chance to meet Santa’s owls. Andrew Hields, owner of the Tan…

The owners of The Boat Club in Durham City have applied for retrospective advertising consent after unveiling the new facade earlier this year.  The mural was painted by local artist Glenn Malpass and includes a toucan balancing a pint of Guinness on its beak alongside an illustration of Durham Cathedral.  However, John Lowe, of the…

Known for its warm atmosphere and authentic Mediterranean flavours, Gilbey’s has quickly become a favourite among locals and visitors alike. The restaurant, owned and run by mum-of-three Victoria Gilbey-Jackson, 39, from Marske, offers a true taste of the Mediterranean, inspired by her time living in Cyprus and Italy. After taking home the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice…