5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (591+ words) Hackstons, the luxury whisky specialist redefining premium drinks retail and tangible asset ownership, is celebrating another major milestone after being shortlisted as a finalist for Luxury Retailer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2027. The recognition comes after Hackstons…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (336+ words) There are celebrations in Heswall after local favourite Pisces has scooped two big awards, with owner Cos Michael being crowned Best Fish & Chips Fryer in the UK at the prestigious English Fish & Chips Awards 2026. Meanwhile, the takeaway won Best Fish…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (552+ words) An iconic Liscard coffee shop which had been closed for six months has been given a new lease of life after a new owner stepped in to give it an exciting new chapter. Since taking over The Coffee Roast Bistro…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (820+ words) A North East musician whose remarkable career has taken him from Gosforth to some of the world’s most famous concert halls is returning to his roots with a mission to use music to promote relaxation and wellbeing. His latest venture…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (348+ words) A WORLD famous pub is spreading its wings for the first time – and bringing its food offering to Newcastle’s St. James’ STACK. The Tan Hill Inn boasts the accolade of being the highest pub in the United Kingdom and is…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (396+ words) A SUNDERLAND care home is to host a special carnival this weekend (Saturday 22 August) to raise funds for life saving treatment for a Wearside teenager. Jude Hazard, 15, from Silksworth, has an exceptionally rare and aggressive vascular cancer and – without treatment…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (327+ words) Liverpool’s largest book festival, Liverpool Book Festival, is returning with a Christmas Special at BoxPark on Sunday 15th November! The literary extravaganza will again feature over 60 authors selling their books, artisan stalls, street food, live music and fascinating talks throughout the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (845+ words) South West, ranked 1st among all 11 regions, has the highest rating of 4.69 — an increase of 0.02 from 2025 (4.67). London, ranked 10th among all 11 regions, has the lowest rating of 4.39 — an increase of 0.01 from 2025 (4.38). Wales (4.51) had the biggest year-on-year improvement in average rating across the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (554+ words) A fundraising campaign designed to help a popular North Tyneside community centre complete a much-needed refurbishment project has hit the halfway mark. The Meadow Well Connected community centre is looking to raise around £12,000 to overhaul the reception area at its…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (556+ words) RESTAURANTS, cafes, bars and pubs on both sides of the River Wear are getting ready for visitors to pile their plates high – as the city prepares for the second Sunderland Restaurant Week of the year. From September 5 to 13 diners from…...