Sunderland Hilton Hotel Nears Completion
The North East’s newest hotel is nearing completion, marking a Northern landmark for one of hospitality’s biggest brands… The Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland will open adjacent to Sunderland’s Stadium of...
View ArticleProm Princesses To Be Pampered At Ramside
Prom princesses can now get pampered and preened on the lead up to their big night at a luxury North East spa… The £8m Spa at Ramside, at Ramside Hall Hotel near Durham is opening its doors to school...
View ArticleIndependent Distillery Finds Magic Number Of Botanicals
A new independent small batch distillery, based in the North East, has found the magic number for crafting award-winning gin… Poetic License, which launched at the Roker Hotel, Sunderland late last...
View ArticleFilm ReVue: 10 Cloverfield Lane
“Crazy is building your arc when the flood has already come…” By Oliver Cobb. From director Dan Trachtenberg (Kickin’, Portal: No Escape) and producer J.J. Abrams (Star Wars Episode VII: The Force...
View ArticleFilm ReVue: Allegiant
Vue Cinema’s Ivan Davison shares his thoughts on the latest film release… By Ivan Davison. The latest and third instalment of the popular YA series Divergent, Allegiant, continues to follow the...
View ArticleSeaham Solicitor Calls For Care Fees Cap In Budget
A Seaham solicitor is calling on the Chancellor to end the worry about the unlimited cost of old age care by finally introducing his long promised and much delayed cap on personal care fees in the...
View ArticleCanny Beds Celebrate Newly Opened Team Valley Store
Leading North East furniture supplier Canny Beds are celebrating the opening of their brand new store… We all know how difficult it can be to find good quality furniture and beds at prices you can...
View ArticleMaster Glaze NE: What Makes Our Business Stand Out
Local biz Master Glaze tell us what makes their business special… Master Glaze NE Ltd is a small family run business, established in 2001. We are proud to be FENSA registered, assuring our customers of...
View ArticleSound Advice From AYP Financial Planning
It’s a fact of modern life that as many as 40% of all marriages in the UK end in divorce. The break-up can be a traumatic time for all concerned and brings with it the need to make financial...
View ArticleSunderland Bridges Hosts Fashion Weekend
Top trends from leading retailers will be on show this month as Sunderland’s leading shopping centre hosts its Fashion Weekend… From April 21 – 24 the Bridges will be holding daily fashion shows,...
View ArticleCutting Crew And Blurred Vision Tour Together For First Time
On April 29th Cutting Crew’s main men, vocalist/founder Nick Van Eede and guitarist Gareth Moulton, head out with Blurred Vision as one unit to play a handful of selected UK dates… Sometimes it takes a...
View ArticleFilm ReVue: Batman V Superman
Zack Snyder returns to the DC cinematic universe with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and the hype for its release has been exponential since its announcement in 2013. A follow up to Snyder’s Man...
View ArticleOlympian And Author Join Runners In Upcoming Sunderland Marathon
Former Olympian Steve Cram and author Terry Deary joined runners gearing up for the Sunderland City 10k and Half Marathon… Steve’s company, Events of the North, is organising the races on May 1, which...
View ArticleFurther Durham City Roadworks Begin 11th April
Major works on the main route through Durham City will start on Leazes Bowl roundabout in April which will result in easier journeys in the future… Durham County Council’s £2.5m SCOOT system will see...
View ArticleSedgefield Primary School Are DJs For A Day
Pupils from Sedgefield Primary School were DJs for a day as a reward for being the sustainable travel stars of the winter term… As part of this year’s ongoing MEGA Motion campaign, supported by Durham...
View ArticleTruly Tempting To Hold Budding Chocolatier Masterclass
Budding chocolatier’s, both young and young at heart, can enjoy a taste bud-tingling masterclass at one of the region’s biggest food festivals this month… Bishop Auckland Food Festival (BAFF), which...
View ArticleCity Tavern Invites Couples To Tie The Knot
A stylish city centre bar is providing a quirky alternative venue for weddings with three unique packages… The award-winning City Tavern at Northumberland Road, Newcastle, is opening its doors to...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Le Raaj, Sedgefield
Andy Knowles shares his thoughts on Sedgefield’s newest premium dining experience… For years I had been driving past the derelict Little Chef building at the round-a-bout between Sedgefield and...
View ArticleAYP Financial Planning: Divorce
It’s a fact of modern life that as many as 40% of all marriages in the UK end in divorce. The break-up can be a traumatic time for all concerned and brings with it the need to make financial...
View ArticleCan I Avoid Selling The Family Home To Pay For Long Term Care Fees?
With no prospect of a Government cap on long term care costs, and annual fees for care homes exceeding £30,000, having to sell the family home to pay for a place in a care home is a major worry for...
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