Category: Lifestyle

The international coffee giant was set to open at 6am on Friday (April 10), with queues forming from as early as 5.30am as customers eagerly waited to receive a free drink and reusable cup. However, problems with the store’s internal and external menu boards meant staff were forced to close just 40 minutes after opening….

Returning for its third year, the festival will take place from May 2 to 4 in Exhibition Park and is promising a packed schedule of live cooking demonstrations showcasing everything from British cuisine to Asian fusion, fresh pasta, pastries and plant-based recipes. Each chef will take to the stage to share dishes, techniques and kitchen…

Something Greek, previously at 16 Commercial Road East in Coxhoe, confirmed on social media yesterday (April 8) that it will officially reopen from the former Danielle’s Deli unit. The business said the move will bring improvements for customers, including a bigger space, easier access and more room for seating. In a Facebook post, the team…

The high street bakery is launching the Chicken Roll, made from seasoned chicken in golden glazed puff pastry. It joins Greggs’ signature Sausage Roll and Vegan Roll, completing what the chain describes as its “iconic roll trilogy.” The Chicken Roll contains 305 calories and will be priced at £1.35. Greggs is adding the chicken roll…

The high street bakery is launching the Chicken Roll, made from seasoned chicken in golden glazed puff pastry. It joins Greggs’ signature Sausage Roll and Vegan Roll, completing what the chain describes as its “iconic roll trilogy.” The Chicken Roll contains 305 calories and will be priced at £1.35. Greggs is adding the chicken roll…

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: “Our van is booked and busy throughout April! Here’s where you’ll be able to find us.” The van has already made stops at…

Cockerton Fisheries on Woodland Road took to social media as it talked about its “amazing day”. At one point, queues reached more than 90 minutes at the fish and chip shop. The chippy said: “What an amazing day yesterday. “A huge thank you to everyone who came down to Cockerton Fisheries — the support was…

Cork & Coffee, based in Seaham, has added the new space to create a relaxed environment where guests can enjoy coffee in the morning or wine and cocktails into the evening. Danielle Smith and Tam Ali, owners of Cork & Coffee, said: “At Cork & Coffee, we are always looking for ways to refine and…

The free festival will take place on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 in Bishop Auckland town centre and is organised by Durham County Council. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend across the two days, with more than 140 traders selling a wide variety of food and drink, from pulled pork to pancakes,…

JJ’s Sushi Spot on Skinnergate opened at 11am, making sushi fresh in front of customers to eat in or take away. Owner Jurgita Jurgaityte, originally from Lithuania, has been offering pick-up orders from her home for the last year-and-a-half and moved to Darlington in 2022, having lived in London and Spain. And Jurgita, who was…