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On a foggy Thursday night, January 16, we headed out at 8pm to Taste of China in Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, aiming to miss the rush. The weather was dreadful with thick fog, pitch dark roads and little to tempt you out, but the food made it more than worthwhile. From the moment I walked in…
When it comes to drinking, you might wonder if they can enjoy a hot drink like tea with their owners, to switch up their usual bowl of water. Unfortunately though, while a dog is a humanβs best friend, giving them some of your daily cuppa is not a good idea. Can my dog drink tea?…
Mum-of-one, Chloe Robson, 27, has set up Cloβs Kitchen after noticing how much food and money her family was wasting each week. Chloe Robson, 27, with her one-year-old daughter Margot (Image: PROVIDED) Chloe said: βThe idea for Cloβs Kitchen only came about a few weeks ago during a conversation with my partner about how much…
The former Top Taste Pizza on Victoria Road will reopen next month as ‘Radgies’. The unusually named takeaway is the brainchild of Darlington-based owner Ishy Miah, who learnt the trade working at his dad’s long-established venue Cafe Spice. Signage for the bright pink venue appeared at the former pizza shop earlier this month. A taste…
Much like brooches, which she asked me about after reading about them in Enid Blyton books, shawls seem to belong to a bygone era. I wasn’t sure how much use I’d get from one, but since having my kids I really feel the cold, and I can’t resist a gadget that promises some warmth through…
The former Top Taste Pizza on Victoria Road will reopen next month as ‘Radgies’. The unusually named takeaway is the brainchild of Darlington-based owner Ishy Miah, who learnt the trade working at his dad’s long-established venue Cafe Spice. Signage for the bright pink venue appeared at the former pizza shop earlier this month. A taste…
Much like brooches, which she asked me about after reading about them in Enid Blyton books, shawls seem to belong to a bygone era. I wasn’t sure how much use I’d get from one, but since having my kids I really feel the cold, and I can’t resist a gadget that promises some warmth through…
The event, from January 30 to February 6, will give locals and visitors the chance to sample the cityβs varied cuisine at lowered prices. Paul Howard from organisers Durham BID said: “This is the first restaurant week in 2026 and it is a real stabiliser of revenues after Christmas for businesses in Durham. “The real…
Finding your space on the ship On an MSC Caribbean cruise, much of the experience unfolds on the ship itself. Cabins are designed for living, not just sleeping. A private balcony becomes part of your day, a place to sit together at the end of the afternoon, watch the horizon change, and enjoy a little…
Coast Road Coffee opened in Blackhall on Tuesday (January 13), the result of a now or never decision by Erin Gillepsy, who has spent the past 20 years in education. Erin, 44, grew up in the Midlands before moving north after marrying her husband from County Durham. Owner Erin Gillespie and Ana Savage at Coast…
