NZ Warriors wahine embrace unknown in NRLW return
Most of the Warriors women have never played NRLW before. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz As they emerge from a four-year NRLW hiatus, NZ Warriors women are determined to make the unknown their friend. A foundation member of the competition in 2018, the Auckland club was forced to close down its women’s programme in 2020, when the…
Rugby live updates: Waratahs v British & Irish Lions
British and Irish Lions’ Huw Jones dives to score a try during the rugby match between the British & Irish Lions and the NSW Waratahs. Photo: DAVID GRAY/AFP The Lions have made a great start to their tour of Australia, with two 50-point hidings. Can the Waratahs slow their momentum before the first test next…
Princess Diana’s lab coat to be auctioned in Newcastle
Diana wore the garment on December 9, 1992, while visiting the Interconnections Systems (Plessey) factory in South Shields. It was the day British Prime Minister John Major announced her separation from the now King Charles III.The lab coat worn by Princess Diana (Image: Anderson & Garland) The coat, manufactured by Alexandra, is embroidered with “HRH…
Cockerton Fisheries named Northern Echo’s Best Chippy 2025
Owner Samantha Todd said since claiming the top spot last year, her already thriving business got even busier, but that times have also been tough due to increased fish prices. She said: “We’re all absolutely delighted to win again! It is such a nice surprise. “Times are tough in the fish and chip industry. Fish…
County Durham’s highest-rated ice cream parlour is best ever
Gelato Tutti, situated at Market Place, Barnard Castle (DL12 8NF), currently has a 4.8/5-star rating from 52 reviews on Google. Customers have praised the Italian gelato parlour for offering “the best” ice cream they’ve ever had, and it is also said to be someone’s “favourite” in the UK. This finding is based on the popular sweet…