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Sunderland restaurant celebrates two decades of success and celebrity visits
Spice Empire in Sunderland has become a local favourite over the last twenty years, regularly welcoming famous faces from the nearby Empire…
Liverpool dance group sent straight to Britain's Got Talent final
A 66-person dance troupe from the Liverpool Media Academy has secured a place in the Britain's Got Talent final after receiving the coveted…
Historic Lancashire model village preserved as tranquil destination
The Victorian model village of Withnell Fold near Chorley continues to thrive as a peaceful destination for walkers and history lovers. Vis…
New £75 million low-carbon heating network to launch in Bradford
A major new energy centre is nearing completion in Bradford, designed to provide eco-friendly heating to buildings across the city centre. …
Dozens of dogs at Darlington rehoming centre ready for new families
Staff at the Dogs Trust in Darlington are looking for loving forever homes for 36 of their resident pups, including long-term guests like P…
South Shields garden centre wins praise for its popular Sunday roasts
Green Fingers Garden Centre in South Shields is becoming a local favourite for its high-quality Sunday dinners served at its on-site bistro…
Eight-year-old boy prevents flight diversion by calming disruptive passenger
Young Phoenix Rose has been hailed a hero after he stepped in to calm an unruly passenger on a flight back to Manchester. His quick thinkin…
Turner Prize winner Mark Leckey to curate new music and art series in Birkenhead
Acclaimed artist Mark Leckey is returning to his Wirral roots to curate a three-night festival of experimental music and contemporary art a…
Liverpool's largest outdoor cinema returns to Calderstones Park this summer
The Reader charity is bringing open-air film screenings back to the beautiful Mansion House garden in Liverpool. Families and film fans can…
The Rocket pub remains a vital community hub for Liverpool locals
The Rocket pub in Broadgreen has been a welcoming landmark for decades, serving as a friendly meeting spot where locals and travellers alik…
Gateshead bakery becomes global sensation after transforming local high street
Savour, a small bakery in Gateshead, has become an incredible success story after revitalising its local high street and attracting interes…
Southport hosts free Big Top Festival for families over Bank Holiday weekend
The seaside town of Southport has been transformed into a vibrant circus hub featuring stilt walkers, jugglers, and world-class acrobats. F…