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Great Western Railway to return to public ownership
The government has confirmed that Great Western Railway will be renationalised by the end of 2026. The rail operator, which runs services b…
Family-run cleaning products shop expands in Liverpool area
A Scouse family has successfully launched a shop selling Spanish cleaning products, starting with a location in Huyton and expanding to Mag…
Travelodge to open new hotel in Bridgend
Travelodge has announced plans to convert the former Waterton House office building in Bridgend into an 80-bedroom hotel. The hotel, which …
Great Western Railway to return to public ownership
The government has confirmed that Great Western Railway will be renationalised by the end of 2026. The rail operator, which runs services f…
Gateshead bakery sells out of food for sixth consecutive day
A bakery in Gateshead, Savour, has sold out of food for six days in a row due to high demand. The bakery, which opened at the end of 2024, …
New Dickson's store opens in North Shields after £250k investment
A new Dickson's store has opened in North Shields, just days after another branch in the town closed after 36 years. The new shop, which co…
North East brewery wins top award at Indie Beer Awards
Firebrick Brewery in Blaydon has won a top award at the Indie Beer Awards North East, taking home three medals including a gold medal for i…
Aspire Community Works Wins King's Award for Promoting Better Work
Aspire Community Works has been recognised with the King's Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity. The organisation works to improv…
Waitrose Launches Nitrite-Free Ham Range
Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to launch a range of hams made without nitrites. The new products, available from April 22, in…
Liverpool student turns passion into sell-out bakery
A Liverpool John Moores University student has turned her passion for baking into a sell-out business. Sara Al-Janabi, 23, started Big Boy …
Jet2 reports change in holiday booking habits amid uncertainty
Jet2 says more people are opting for package holidays as a way to protect themselves against potential disruption this summer. The company …
Yours store at Metrocentre reopens with men's clothing range
The popular Yours store at Metrocentre in Gateshead has reopened with a revamped look and a new menswear range called Bad Rhino. The store,…