Category: Lifestyle

And you know a meal is exceptional when you find yourself trying – emphasis on the trying here – to cook it yourself the following night. Before I make you think I’m the next Gordon Ramsey (not Jamie Oliver, he is still not forgiven for his war on chicken nuggets when I was in school),…

And you know a meal is exceptional when you find yourself trying – emphasis on the trying here – to cook it yourself the following night. Before I make you think I’m the next Gordon Ramsey (not Jamie Oliver, he is still not forgiven for his war on chicken nuggets when I was in school),…

Judith Russell set up Paradigm Fitness on Chestnut Street, Darlington just two years ago – and in that time her customers’ love of the gym has seen her nominated for the Echo’s Best Gym competition two years running. Offering everything from rebounding, bungee cord, boxercise, clubbercise and aerial hoop, the 52-year-old believes variety and fun…

Judith Russell set up Paradigm Fitness on Chestnut Street, Darlington just two years ago – and in that time her customers’ love of the gym has seen her nominated for the Echo’s Best Gym competition two years running. Offering everything from rebounding, bungee cord, boxercise, clubbercise and aerial hoop, the 52-year-old believes variety and fun…

The special Ladies Day will take place at Hardwick Hall Hotel on Sunday, February 22, from 11.30am to 6pm. The event includes a two-course lunch, welcome bubbles, and a live performance from Welsh singer and former X Factor star Chico. Ladies Day returns to Hardwick Hall Hotel, offering an afternoon of food, music, and entertainment…

Lyn Woodwork, 80, who lives at Nunthorpe Oaks Residential Care Home in Middlesbrough, is featured in A Lifetime of Flavours: A Celebration of Food, Family and the Lives Behind Beloved Recipes, a compilation curated by Sanctuary Care. The not-for-profit care provider manages 109 homes across the UK, including Nunthorpe Oaks. Middlesbrough care home resident Lyn…

Below, we explore Vici’s commitment to sustainability, how it guides their development process and why it makes such a massive impact. A sustainable methodology Ensuring the prosperity of the fish populations that put food on our tables is essential for Vici, and plays a major role in their overarching strategy and daily operations. By continuously…

Organised by Durham BID, the week-long event provides a chance to explore some of the city’s best food and drink at unbeatable prices. Paul Howard from BID said: “There are some really good offers where you can try something new or if there is a favourite of yours, to go back. “If your favourite is…

The new restaurant at Rockliffe Hall near Darlington headed by culinary director James Close and his wife Maria, will likely be “a beacon of the North East and far beyond”. Found within the hotel, golf and spa resort, it will be “shaped” by the global flavours, emotions and traditions that both James and Maria have…

The major UK supermarkets have issued “do not eat” warnings for a range of reasons, including possible contamination with glass or plastic, and incorrect use-by dates. Several recalls are currently active, affecting products sold nationwide. Shoppers who have purchased any of the affected items are advised to take note of the possible health risks and follow…