Category: Lifestyle

But if you’re visiting the seaside town and fancy something a little different from the classic cod and chips combo, you’re not short of choice. From cosy cafés to standout restaurants, Whitby has plenty to offer food lovers — and not just those chasing a takeaway by the harbour. Here are some of the best…

Whitworth Hall in Spennymoor, a Grade II-listed country house south of Durham City, has been significantly refurbished through a £2.4 million funding package from Develop North PLC, an investment company managed by Newcastle-based Tier One Capital. The funding has supported the creation of a new chapel and function suite for up to 125 guests, as…

Moulton’s The Black Bull has been purchased by Middleton Lodge Estate, marking its first entry into the pub sector. The pub, just a five-minute drive from the 200-acre estate near Middleton Tyas, was acquired from the Provenance Group and will temporarily close for refurbishment. James Allison owner and managing director of Middleton Lodge Estate at…

Glow, which currently operates in Durham and Spennymoor, will open new spots in Newcastle, Thinford and more this year thanks to a multi-million pound investment. Branded as the North East’s ‘ultimate luxury hybrid tanning experience’, the business provides sunbeds, beauty and wellness rooms and has grown in popularity after opening in January 2025. The brand…

The new location at Sunderland’s Durham Road retail park will be the family-run business’s 34th location and the third in the city. It comes after an investment of around £200,000 by the company and will showcase a “refreshed design focused on customer convenience”. The store will feature a self-serve pastry display, an updated till system…

Certain batches of the company’s SMA and follow-on formulas are affected, with the Food Standards Agency warning that they could contain the cereulide toxin, which can lead to nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps if consumed. So far, there have been no confirmed reports of any related illness. Nestle has apologised to its customers and stated…

Its return marks a “significant” move in the supermarket’s ongoing price battle with Aldi and will form part of a major marketing campaign focused on “symbolising value”. The stripes were last used in 2012 and will now feature prominently in the promotion of branded products under the supermarket’s Low Everyday Prices project. Lurpak and Fairy…

Along with its core range, Walkers is responsible for products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares, and Bugles, as well as various ranges like Max and Sensations. The crisp giant released several new products in 2025, including: Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets Walkers also released several new limited-edition crisps for the 2025 festive season. Walkers releases two new crisp flavours…

Coca-Cola is known worldwide for its various drinks, including Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and the original Coca-Cola, which comes in the iconic red can. Coke also comes in various flavours like vanilla, cherry, and lime. However, not all Coca-Cola soft drinks hang around forever. Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets Most recently, the soft drink giant was forced…

The sandwich shop – located on Roman Road in Linthorpe – was told urgent improvement was necessary after an inspection on November 22. Food safety officers ranked the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building, and management of food safety as ‘major improvement necessary’. Food handling refers to the preparation, cooking,…