Food & Cooking
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Café owner with a 'heart of gold' hailed for bringing people together on estate
The café serves the estate's 11,000 residents and has become a daily meeting place for people of all ages.
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Decision on plan to create 'only cafe in village' - with milk vending machine
The application was for a change of use to a café, along with a side extension to create toilet facilities, an outdoor seating terrace with retractable awning and a milk vending machine.
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Darlington café named 'best' in town after receiving glowing reviews from customers
A Darlington café which opened just 18 months ago has been named the best in the town after receiving glowing reviews from its customers.
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Meat-flavoured crisps could face rebrand under new EU rules
Producers fear that new EU rules for vegetarian food could sweep up meat-flavoured crisps too
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All the best Sunday lunch pub spots across North East, according to readers
Northern Echo readers have revealed their favourite pubs, restaurants and inns for Sunday lunch across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside and the wider North East.
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Support for Easby Loop cafe over retrospective planning application
The cafe, on a walking route between Richmond and Easby Abbey, is described as "extremely popular".
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New Italian restaurant to open in North East village today
A new Italian restaurant will open its doors in a Newcastle village today.
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Popular ice cream company opens new cafe - 'It’s like Willy Wonka’s factory'
A new café has opened its doors with a deeply personal story behind it.
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'Hidden treasure' Yorkshire restaurant offering 'delicious' food
The Whippet Inn is loved by both visitors and locals in York thanks to its amazing food.
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'Eyesore' - Plans for new café in historic Yorkshire village refused
Plans for a new café with outdoor seating and a milk vending machine have been refused following claims the business would be “an eyesore.”
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North East venues join exclusive scheme serving food and drink deals from just £5
A Taste of Redcar and Cleveland returns in November, with venues across the region participating in fixed-price offers for locals and residents.
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'First class' West Yorkshire curry house praised for its 'fantastic food'
Lala's Restaurant has a few locations around West Yorkshire and is loved for its "seamless" service and "fantastic" food.
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Samoan recipes: Baked aubergine with whipped feta, pickled radish and chickpeas
Baked aubergine with whipped feta, pickled radish and chickpeas
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North East brewery named best in Britain after creating beers inspired by landscape
Red Kellie wins a national brewing honour for her work with small-batch beers and foraged Northumberland ingredients.
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New County Durham café and farm shop to create opportunities for autistic adults
A County Durham farm helping autistic adults build skills, confidence and work experience is preparing to open a farm shop and café.
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York chef brings inventive burgers, wings and Sunday roasts to popular pub
York chef Danny Taylor brings inventive burgers, wings, curries and Sunday roasts to Chuffin Stuffed at The Lighthorseman pub, with takeaway available
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Popular pudding pulled from UK supermarket shelves as they ‘may contain glass’
Customers are being warned not to eat the affected batches and to return them for a full refund
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York chef brings inventive burgers, wings and Sunday roasts to popular pub
York chef Danny Taylor brings inventive burgers, wings, curries and Sunday roasts to Chuffin Stuffed at The Lighthorseman pub, with takeaway available
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Couple with 4 children quit corporate careers to open café in historic village
The café specialises in acai bowls, speciality coffees and lighter food options.
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Some large flavoured coffees contain more than 30g of sugar, experts warn
There is something lovely about grabbing a warm coffee on a cold autumn morning. As the weather gets colder, the pumpkin spice lattes, caramel coffees and gingerbread drinks start appearing on coffee shop menus.
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The independent Portuguese café bringing a taste of Lisbon to Yarm
Café Nossa is an independent Portuguese café on Yarm High Street serving brunch, coffee, pastries, artisan cheeses, cured meats and wines.
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The tiny village tearoom visitors say is worth going out of your way for
A tiny North Yorkshire village tearoom has earned a near-perfect Tripadvisor rating, with visitors praising its homemade food and saying it's worth a special trip.
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'Beautiful' Whitley Bay gastropub with 'secret garden' and 'very tasty' food
If you are looking for a pub to enjoy a cosy meal in, you might want to try the Beehive, which is a short drive away from the centre of Whitley Bay.
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How to heat your home without turning on the heating
Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.
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Two Michelin-starred chefs team up for exclusive dining experience
Two Michelin-starred chefs have teamed up to create an exclusive at-home dining experience.
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White House says Melania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster'
Ukraine and Russia confirm the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive.
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Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.
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Popular pub's reopening sparks unexpected row before first pint is even poured
The pub invited customers to "grab a drink, bring your friends and family" and celebrate the occasion.
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Edinburgh’s Ricks bar and boutique hotel to reopen after major refurbishment
Edinburgh cocktail bar and boutique hotel Ricks will reopen on October 31, 2026, after a Montpeliers refurbishment with seasonal British food and cocktails.
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Popular attraction in York city centre transforms shop and café
York’s Chocolate Story in King’s Square has a new shop and café which celebrates the city’s relationship with pioneering chocolate making families mixed with the twist of a multi-sensory retail experience.
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New farm shop opens near Wetherby selling local produce and serving food all day
New farm shop opens near Wetherby selling local produce and serving food all day
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Viral American travels 4,000 and hails Saltburn Thai restaurant as 'the real deal'
Viral American Tiktoker Kalani Ghost Hunter praised a "phenomenal" Saltburn Thai restaurant while challenging stereotypes about food in northern England to his audience.
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Beer giant warns pubs to adapt as weight loss drugs curb alcohol sales
Beer generated nearly £14 billion of sales in British pubs, bars and restaurants in the year to February 2026
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Top York attraction unveils new DIY hot chocolate bar in major revamp
York's Chocolate Story visitor attraction unveils a six-figure revamp, new hot chocolate bar and shop celebrating the city's chocolate makers
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Bradford
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Bradford restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Two Michelin-starred chefs team up for exclusive dining experience
Two Michelin-starred chefs have teamed up to create an exclusive at-home dining experience.
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Boom in weight-loss drugs could lead to fall in beer sales, Heineken warns UK pubs
World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcohol
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Airport café near York plans later opening hours with alcohol and live music
The café at Leeds East Airport is seeking to extend its opening hours and include live music in a recent public notice.
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Top York attraction unveils new DIY hot chocolate bar in major revamp
York's Chocolate Story visitor attraction unveils a six-figure revamp, new hot chocolate bar and shop celebrating the city's chocolate makers
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Scots call for alcohol tax hikes after post-pandemic death toll spike
Scotland's alcohol-specific deaths remain 16 per cent above pre-pandemic levels as SHAAP calls for higher alcohol duty and tougher action on alcohol harm.
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Newly revamped McDonald's opens its doors on the outskirts of York
A popular fast-food restaurant on the outskirts of York has reopened following a major refurbishment.
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Former MasterChef contestant secures £150,000 to open Bishop Auckland restaurant
Former MasterChef contestant Mike Bartley will open Jörd, a fine-dining restaurant in Bishop Auckland, on October 24 after securing £150,000 funding.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across North Yorkshire
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for North Yorkshire restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Edinburgh diners offered cashback at independent restaurants through new app
Edinburgh diners have a chance to get up to 100 cashback on meals at 35+ independent restaurants with Shuffle, a £2.99-a-month app.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Newly revamped McDonald's opens its doors on the outskirts of York
A popular fast-food restaurant on the outskirts of York has reopened following a major refurbishment.
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Give Yourself a Reason to Get Up With WIRED’s Favorite (Now Discounted) Drip Coffee Maker
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is a smart, high-end machine that offers pour-over quality. You can get it refurbished from the brand for 25 percent off.
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'We wanted to elevate things' - new sandwich shop to open in York suburb next week
A new sandwich shop, run by the family behind a much-loved North Yorkshire café, is set to open in a York suburb later this month.
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New Pizza eatery to open at 'exciting destination in heart of Bradford'
The new venture will take over the unit previously occupied by Pizzeria Il Forno.
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Mystery of empty restaurant unit in prominent Harrogate location solved
“The arrival of this new restaurant will bring a new entry to the growing battle to be the best Thai in Harrogate”
