Christmas in Newcastle and the North East starts well before December, and there is a lot happening in 2026. We have Christmas markets and light switch-ons, festive afternoon teas, winter light trails, pantomimes, castles decorated for Christmas and dog-friendly events. I’ve pulled together my ...
You open an app to check one thing. Twenty minutes vanish. Sound familiar? The typical user spends around 2 hours and 21 minutes a day on social media, and over a year that adds up to nearly 36 full days of scrolling. Zoom out and the picture gets bigger. About 5.79 billion people, roughly 70% ...
A gin and tonic is still one of the first drinks I’d consider after work, especially if dinner is booked for later. It’s easy to order, most bars have a decent selection of gin these days, and you can usually tell from the menu whether they’re taking their drinks seriously. A ...
A night away, a good dinner and time to try on rings together can make a lovely weekend. The awkward bit is assuming that a ring you have saved online will be waiting in the right size, ready to leave the shop with you. If you are travelling to Manchester for an engagement-ring appointment, ...
Buyer expectations have shifted noticeably in recent years. Today’s house-hunters aren’t just after four walls and a roof; they want efficiency, flexibility and a real sense of comfort built in from day one. Here’s what’s driving the appeal of modern properties right now ...
