Darlington’s Hopetown struggles as low visitor turnout causes financial difficulties. Delays and underestimated challenges impact revenue significantly. It cannot fail: Hopetown Darlington faces financial strain over visitor numbers Darlington’s railway museum didn’t do so well at first. It got only half the visitors they expected, and delays and money problems hurt its success. The council…
Ramside Hall invests over £6 million in its County Durham site, adding a golf academy, bowling alley, sports bar, and event spaces. Ramside Hall Hotel Plans Multi-Million Pound Golf & Entertainment Facility A hotel in the North-east plans a big upgrade. They will invest over £6 million. The goal is a top UK golf spot.…
The Oxbridge Social Club in Stockton closed in January after decades of service. The owner sold the property for redevelopment, disappointing locals. Stockton Social Club Shuts Doors, Leaving Locals Heartbroken and Nostalgic Hey, did you hear? The Oxbridge Social Club closed. It’s in Stockton. A lot of people are upset. The club was on Sheraton…
A cold weather spell deepens over Ireland with potential snow this weekend. Low temperatures and icy conditions are forecasted across the country. Met Eireann Snow Risk Tracker: ‘Cold Pool’ Deepening Over Ireland Hey, Ireland’s not done with the cold yet! More cold weather arrives, and it might even snow this week. Experts foresee snow for…
Demand for adult social care is mounting in Redcar and Cleveland. The council faces strain amid a rising population and increasing costs. Redcar and Cleveland Council Managing Demand for Adult Social Care Redcar and Cleveland face rising elderly care costs. An older population strains the council’s resources. In 2023/24, they spent £35.4 million on older…
A forklift driver’s death at Ward Brothers was ruled as a result of haulage firm safety failings, including lack of training and risk assessments. Haulage firm safety failings contributed to death of brilliant forklift driver A jury investigated a forklift driver’s death. Gary Lee James died at Ward Brothers, a haulage firm in Teesside. He…
Redcar and Cleveland Council approved plans to convert a storage building behind the old Nags Head pub in Lazenby into a tattoo studio. Tattoo Studio Plan for Former Village Pub Granted Permission by Council Hey, guess what I just read? They approved plans for a tattoo place. It’s going behind this old pub in Lazenby.…
Middlesbrough councillors will soon vote on the new budget. It focuses on growth. Rising officer costs and service concerns are under scrutiny. Middlesbrough Councillors Weigh In on Proposed Budget Before This Month’s Vote Middlesbrough councillors will vote on the new budget soon. Mayor Chris Cooke calls it a “growth” budget and wants to “recover, reset,…
This review explores SpeedComfort radiator fans, assessing their effectiveness in quickly heating rooms and saving energy, while noting potential drawbacks. Radiator Fan Review: This Heating Product Made My Room So Hot I Needed a Fan Feeling cold at home is awful. It can be due to high bills or weak radiators. This writer upgraded radiators,…
Following Monday nights Boro v Sunderland match at Riverside Stadium, seven fans were arrested for public order offenses and assault. Seven Arrested After Middlesbrough Sunderland Game; Teenager Among Those Detained Seven football fans were arrested after the Middlesbrough-Sunderland game on Monday night. The match took place at Riverside Stadium. Police had warned fans about potential…