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Popular steakhouse Flat Iron to open new restaurant in Newcastle city centre
The highly-regarded restaurant Flat Iron is bringing its famous steaks to Newcastle, opening in the historic Grade II listed Co-op Building…
Hairy Biker Si King performs with local band at Gateshead Beer Festival
TV chef and drummer Si King joined soul and funk band Groovetrain for an energetic 90-minute set at the Gateshead Beer & Music Festival. Th…
Nominations extended for awards celebrating Kent’s bravest children
The deadline to nominate inspiring youngsters for the Wards Children’s Awards has been extended, giving people more time to highlight local…
New direct flights from Bristol to Seville launched
EasyJet has introduced a new twice-weekly service from Bristol Airport to the historic Spanish city of Seville. The expansion also includes…
Benvenuto Cellini wins the Chester Vase
The three-year-old chestnut horse Benvenuto Cellini secured an impressive victory at the Chester May Festival, marking a record-extending 1…
Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr reunite for first ever duet
The two surviving Beatles have collaborated on a brand new song titled 'Home To Us', celebrating their shared roots in Liverpool. The track…
New Asian supermarket opens in Merseyside town
A new independent shop called NA'DO Asian-Mart has opened its doors in Merseyside, bringing a unique range of popular international product…
Wirral artist shares how a love of painting helped him turn his life around
Andrew Kenrick from Hoylake has reflected on how finding a refuge in his school art room helped him move away from a troubled youth. Now 72…
New homes and green spaces to replace former Liverpool university halls
A new residential development called Carnatic Park is breathing new life into a former student site in Mossley Hill. The project will deliv…
Coastguard teams rescue two dogs from Cornwall cliffs
Dedicated rescue teams in Cornwall have successfully saved two dogs in separate cliff-side operations this week. Using rope technicians and…
Rescued poodles find loving new homes after RSPCA recovery
Dozens of poodles rescued from a crowded property in Nottingham have made wonderful recoveries and moved in with their new families. While …
New family-friendly smokehouse restaurant to open in Gateshead
The former Gold Medal pub in Low Fell is being transformed into a vibrant new Hickory’s Smokehouse, creating a fresh social hub for the loc…