The Northern Echo | Lifestyle https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/lifestyle/ The Northern Echo Lifestyle en-gb Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:45:36 +0100 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:45:36 +0100 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Northern Echo | Lifestyle https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/lifestyle/ Durham Indian with award-winning chef who brings 'magic' to creating delicious food https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26656720.spice-lounge-durham-magic-cook-crowned-chef-year/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100 b29f72789b7ddfa8cea15561131a9dc8 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Ex civil servant opens dream independent bookshop and café in Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26654027.new-independent-bookshop-caf-open-darlington/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 44a52ea22f47b24a70097b203ab33fbd amelia.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Amelia Anderson Why family-run Consett chippy remains favourite with fish and chip fans 18 years on https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26650406.blackhill-fish-chips-remains-consett-favourite-18-years/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 3533cd3be03d89cdc71ab314ad924b8d joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan County Durham afternoon tea with stunning views hailed as one of the best around https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26652209.view-consett-golf-club-one-best-afternoon-teas/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 f6e5c75a44b68969dd87d889c19bca72 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan The scenic County Durham village about to bring back its popular food week https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26650311.lanchester-food-week-returns-deals-events-live-music/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 e979f8273df5890ca090c5790c787b93 kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison Night spot gets 'elevated' new look with flexible sliding walls in cocktail bar https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26652493.keys-yarm-gets-elevated-new-look-revamp/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 93bed9f944d56ec53fe4d9c938ccb2dd alex.oleary@newsquest.co.uk | Alex O'Leary Bishop Auckland bakery's Great Bake Off ends in cake controversy over winning slice https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26649659.bishop-auckland-bakery-plans-bake-off-rematch/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 486a3edc8034fad03a739304d21b23c0 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Theakston’s Brewery unveils strongest ale yet with nationwide Morrisons launch https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26653787.theakstons-unveils-strongest-ale-morrisons-launch/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 64fc2c8effd2804db00ad5312d5dd232 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Rare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after 18 years off shelves https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26655737.rare-cadbury-chocolate-back-uk-supermarket-18-years/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:49:01 +0100 26545455e554b71bc8d241b720fa278a Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Barnard Castle café owner celebrates awards shortlist after mystery nomination https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26649827.barnard-castles-moments-caf-reaches-food-awards-england-final/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 58a6f4ed1482803ffdcd2d5fb6a53c23 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht 'Barmy Bingo' night with food, drinks and prizes coming to North East seafront STACK https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26651088.stack-seaburn-announces-barmy-bingo-night-sunderland/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0100 15616c332448ca3c3a68b804219844e5 will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx McDonald's near A197 County Durham closes this week for major makeover https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26652423.mcdonalds-thinford-close-major-makeover-near-a197/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100 cf934c5732b18e39eb45752742ac0356 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan TV star George Clarke names North East bakery 'one of the best' he's ever visited https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26654766.george-clarke-praises-pure-knead-one-best-north-east-bakeries/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100 487b68f9552ff837dfa5251e1a0d6860 will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx Viral nutritionist says Darlington is home to 'life-changing' lasagne at luxury hotel https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26652561.emily-english-enjoys-darlington-resort-life-changing-lasagne/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 50284994af2b8a4dbe1079a7d992c1c4 kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison First look inside North Yorkshire's new Sicilian wine bar as Veeno opens its doors https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26652740.veeno-italian-wine-bar-opens-northallerton/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 c1abe6a676dac26b6ef913ba3adf6304 amelia.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Amelia Anderson The Ivy opening two new North East restaurants in historic former bank building https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26653066.ivy-open-two-new-restaurants-newcastle-winter/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:26:47 +0100 eca12c2216dfa755ef278e199f3c235e will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx Metrocentre half-term events from big-top circus, Nintendo fun and wizarding magic https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26652225.metrocentre-half-term-fun-nintendo-event-top-circus/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:27:15 +0100 8b0636d88f6d69482b2b856db8377922 will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx Saltburn restaurant 'over the moon' as viral American gobsmacked by unique crab dish https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26651797.viral-american-tiktoker-praises-saltburn-restaurants-fusion-parmo/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:22:08 +0100 3d02eae2b1efc7e60b0117e4af1d7b9a kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison Darlington Restaurant Week returns with deals at 27 venues across the town https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26648759.darlington-restaurant-week-returns-town-week/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 c022305a4f9328aaaa064f82615d1db1 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan County Durham café praised for 'best ever' scone and unique African-inspired dishes https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26639924.nobia-sons-barnard-castle-praised-best-ever-scones-curries/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 37ef7392a36e7ead6a0804c268913bc3 patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough County Durham food truck marks 20 years after three high street giants come and go https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26647343.food-truck-marks-20-years-park-major-retailers-come-go/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 acd65c2bc5c36f1be7631e24b7ed1478 patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough Popular riverside café backed by groups after being told it needs planning permission https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26649485.easby-abbey-caf-near-richmond-seeks-retrospective-planning-permission/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100 945b1d6c2e694fa812b60d8f680a209f joe.willis@newsquest.co.uk | Joe Willis North East deli closes after 13 years serving Italian treats to the local community https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26648775.hartburn-village-deli-known-italian-food-closed/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 7bd932b048a529fee5abb42444623a60 freya.cain-metcalf@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Cain-Metcalf North East seafront restaurant forced to close after third break-in in 10 months https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26650843.boathouse-terrace-redcar-broken-third-time/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:30:51 +0100 89babab56ac60c0522f49e7d3bbd7a86 freya.cain-metcalf@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Cain-Metcalf Popular new North East Mexican restaurant launches takeaway service after huge demand https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26649736.tias-mexican-cantina-launches-takeaway-service-newcastle/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:03:14 +0100 bb49cc70de3dd08d11b2ac2e426c30ec will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx Christmas tree spotted in County Durham café window before Halloween sparks debate https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26647060.christmas-tree-spotted-county-durham-caf-window-halloween/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:22:00 +0100 94e05bd12c4bc9f7c0e550d60135734a patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough 'Hidden gem' Durham countryside tea room praised for huge scones and homemade cakes https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26639896.durhams-pump-house-tea-room-praised-cakes-huge-scones/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 8cf43f4ebc49613a01a1c9784f572f35 patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough Market town with waterfalls, castle and indie shops is perfect North East day trip https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26642074.richmond-day-trip-guide-highlights-shops-walks-waterfalls/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 38709a105b957185c58758d5577c8a3d joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Robson Green's favourite North East pub in beautiful seaside village https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26646478.historic-seahouses-pub-favourite-robson-green/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100 496a3c5b4a1524b68136762b4e7e36de Staff reporter 'Lovely' County Durham farm shop with Highland cows that visitors are raving about https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26637756.farm-shop-near-bishop-auckland-highland-cows-visitors-rave/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 a81c0bfa775719b6dc925beff22d0869 patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough Durham hotel near A1(M) where guests can't get enough of the breakfasts https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26642722.a1-m-old-mill-near-durham-earns-rave-guest-reviews-breakfasts/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 959ce5eb05e6e46b6dc37ecf2233defa joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Why locals are raving about the giant roast dinners at this Teesside restaurant https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26635821.foodies-cant-get-enough-cluck-moo-redcars-roast-dinners/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 12147abeef6a221cc7a44313ed07d0cd freya.cain-metcalf@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Cain-Metcalf Pizza man goes extra 13 miles to deliver to customers during road closures https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26646193.pizza-house-easington-delivers-despite-staithes-road-closures/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0100 aae33796f2aaa1cb15eaab26551f7745 patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough 'I tried warm and busy Vineyard Café in Darlington - the food was top notch' https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26644599.rated-lunch-vineyard-caf-darlington/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 1169f281fa681b9b44d9348701bc767e hannah.chapman@nne.co.uk | Hannah Chapman American travels over 5,000 miles to munch on old-fashioned sweets at Beamish Museum https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26643529.viral-american-travels-5-000-beamish-museum-sweet-treats/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 f350aee8497eb9697044211227328d90 kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison Award-winning North East takeaway launches autumn menu with pizza and burger specials https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26631233.casa-rosa-one-north-easts-top-takeaways-gluten-free/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 f1e78c0de0a816e9191df17c930019eb joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Café near A1 dubbed North East 'hidden gem' earns near-perfect rating https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26639821.rocking-horse-caf-near-alnwick-earns-4-9-tripadvisor-rating/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 333c0d3d61677341ecf51bc8975023a9 patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough North Yorkshire farm shop and café with mega views praised for pies and breakfasts https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26639862.toft-gate-barn-caf-near-pateley-bridge-praised-visitors-pies/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 0e3167cdaf8c73310e8ae91e2c640bbc patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough 'Seriously gorgeous' North East riverside café with 'stunning' views https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26580312.north-east-riverside-caf-seriously-gorgeous/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 8d9932991405103a684d3bc7ee3967f9 amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton Inside spooky quirky café hidden in former church that's winning over Halloween fans https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26628724.quirky-caf-former-church-praised-generous-breakfasts/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 80cc4b44b213e8dffb26d071d112e9c0 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Every Co-op Christmas sandwich launching in North East in £3.85 meal deal https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26646153.co-op-launches-new-christmas-sandwiches-3-85-meal-deal/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0100 a7f638a96450476fa2a8af61201db890 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright 'Hidden gem' County Durham café with Halloween pancakes and 'friendly' staff https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26642452.miss-elephant-launches-spooky-halloween-pancake-special/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 00e0e344ecb3468442cef4f62c265933 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Scandinavian bakery perfect for a pastry stop on an autumn walk in North Yorkshire https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26637048.koselig-introducing-scandinavian-pastries-north-yorkshire/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 03a51923795ae23c483b142817501b5f freya.cain-metcalf@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Cain-Metcalf Lotus Lounge confirms opening date for new Pan-Asian restaurant in Yarm https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26643246.lotus-lounge-announces-opening-date-yarm-restaurant/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100 18a94cbd95e4c6929a02c624e4d7772f alex.oleary@newsquest.co.uk | Alex O'Leary Kids eat for free at these food hubs this half-term - including Gordon Ramsay spots https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26645888.kids-eat-free-october-half-term-2026-best-deals-discounts/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:48:07 +0100 8e5b107ec1263bda9b011c3b0d38482f jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Immersive dining experience with twist coming to Durham for Christmas https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26642057.radisson-blu-launching-immersive-dining-experience-ahead-christmas/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 a076dc02c0306e4187e6100e9c7533e5 francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Dirty aprons, mould, and raw bacon stored near cooked food at 1* County Durham pub https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26641175.hygiene-failings-beamish-mary-inn-near-stanley/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 798829a1d7c6e2eb793d027c4322fdf6 alex.oleary@newsquest.co.uk | Alex O'Leary From fuel pumps to hot tubs: County Durham's relaxing spa near the A66 in old garage https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26639272.durham-garage-petrol-station-became-top-rated-spa-near-a66/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 8b906d4b5056ee682c080b39a451e9b2 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan The unlikely history spot where 'proper' Sunday roasts sell out every week https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26643026.museum-caf-teesside-sunday-roasts-selling-weekly/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100 d20cf1d1756bd8ed2451e78232368d33 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan County Durham takeaway goes Willy Wonka-style by hiding cash in food for lucky few https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26642693.county-durham-takeaway-gives-cash-garlic-sauce-giveaway/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:45:17 +0100 37edff42e3df454124edcb3b6bd39880 kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison