Category: Lifestyle

SLEEP is one of the most important parts of your health, yet it is often the first thing people ignore. Many accept poor sleep as normal. They wake up during the night, struggle to fall asleep, or feel tired even after a full night in bed. The problem is that poor sleep affects much more…

Brymor Ice Cream Parlour, based at High Jervaulx Farm, near Masham, is currently rated 4.3/5 from 649 reviews on Tripadvisor and is ranked number one out of eight shopping experiences in Masham. Brymor Ice Cream Parlour (Image: TRIPADVISOR) For many, it’s become an essential stop-off when touring North Yorkshire, especially for those visiting nearby attractions…

The Imperial, in Stanley, opened on Saturday, February 28, following a refurbishment. The bar and restaurant was due to have its grand reopening last month but poor weather disrupted it by delaying exterior renovation work. Pictures of The Imperial show the impressive new bar and restaurant area, complete with a statue of Elvis Presley. The…

Grandpa’s Fish Bar in Lanchester, which opened in March 2025, has announced it will be taking its new catering van across the region throughout this month. Writing on Facebook, the chippy said: “We’ve had a lot of messages over the past few days asking where we’re going to be in March, so we’re thrilled to…

Held in the Old Library at Auckland Palace on Sunday, March 15, fans of the show will be able to enjoy an afternoon of fine dining with their mothers. Writing on Facebook, The Auckland Project announced: “Dearest gentle reader… “This Mother’s Day, you are cordially invited to Auckland Palace for a delightfully decadent Afternoon Tea…

Vicky Parker has run Greenkeepers Eco Home Store on Newmarket Street in Consett for the past five-and-a-half-years. The business owner said after reducing her own plastic waste, she wanted to try and help the community do the same. The store sells everything from household cleaning items and personal care products such as shampoos and shower…

Rounton Coffee, based in an old granary outside East Rounton, near Northallerton, was founded by David Beattie after he fell in love with coffee during a visit to Sumatra. Mr Beattie, who left a career in chemical engineering to start the business in 2013, said: “We are now shipping coffee to the Outer Hebrides, where…

The Newcastle-based Lumo partnered with Sharon Hodgson MP, who represents Washington and Gateshead South, to host the special event in Westminster’s Jubilee Room, giving 20 North East food and drink producers a platform to present their goods to political and industry leaders. Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West also supported the…

The Newcastle-based Lumo partnered with Sharon Hodgson MP, who represents Washington and Gateshead South, to host the special event in Westminster’s Jubilee Room, giving 20 North East food and drink producers a platform to present their goods to political and industry leaders. Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West also supported the…

Dr Inks on Coniscliffe Road reopened yesterday (Thursday, March 5), under new management, with Scott Barratt, 27, from Darlington and Thomas Cullen, 26, originally from Richmond, taking over. The couple got the keys to the venue on Monday, March 2 and, in a quick turnaround, they have revamped the place with more pink and new…