Sunderland’s seaside could become home to a new leisure hub as part of a wider plan to regenerate the area, with the company behind Newcastle’s STACK ready to apply to be part of the development. Danieli Holdings is set to ...

A healthy deli serving a fresh menu of salads, sandwiches and cold meats has opened in Enterprise House on the Team Valley trading estate in Gateshead. The first joint business venture for friends Emilia Keladitis, Chloe Lewis and chef Richard ...

Relish Publications has launched its latest recipe book, Relish North East and Yorkshire Volume 3, with an event at Rockliffe Hall Hotel. Chefs from 21 acclaimed restaurants attended the event, representing the diverse mix of venues, from cosy pubs to ...

Beadnell Towers hotel is open for business following a £3m refurbishment to create 18 bedrooms, a restaurant, private dining room and heated terrace showcasing the best of Northumbrian food. Home to a modern open kitchen and British-inspired menus across breakfast, ...

North East-based GM Packaging is continuing to grow its range of eco-friendly food products with a new range for use across the industry. Based in North Shields, the company sources everything from paper straws and cups to food boxes, bowls, ...

Tomahawk’s latest restaurant in Ponteland is proving a big hit since opening in June. Having taken over the former home of Catch on the A696 north of the village, Tomahawk is serving up the Himalayan salt dry-aged steaks that have ...

Fish-lovers’ favourite The Old Boat House on Amble harbour has had a £210,000 facelift, including an extension which more than doubles its once tiny interior. There’s also a new café/bar area at this popular kitchen, which was crowned Coastal Fish ...

The Courtyard licensed café at Alnwick Castle is opening on selected Saturday evenings for a series of dining events this summer. Alnwick Castle head chef Craig Harvey leads the kitchen at the recently refurbished venue, where the menus focus on ...

Richard Allen, executive chef at Rockliffe Hall’s 4AA rosette restaurant The Orangery, has launched an indulgent new afternoon tea experience. Examples from the menu include Wagyu beef, Yorkshire Relish and caramelised onion brioche, warm Whitby crab and Wensleydale cheese tart ...

North East dairy producer Acorn Dairy has teamed up with champion barista Joe Meagher of Flat Caps Coffee and Rounton Coffee Roasters to launch an innovative new product for the coffee trade. Acorn’s Barista Milk is blended for silky-smooth, long-lasting ...