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Zeera
Ocean Road is well known for its wide variety of restaurants – particularly of the Indian type, hence the name the Curry Mile. Nestled centrally, we have Zeera, a family-run business owned and operated by the 3 Choudhury brothers – Shahanoor, the Director; Kohnoor, the Head Chef and finally, Abadur, the Second Chef. Shahanoor, or Shah as he is known locally, was going to be looking after us....
Wentworth Grange brings a taste of luxury to the care home industry
Nestled in the small Northumberland village of Riding Mill is a care home with a difference. More than just a nursing home, Wentworth Grange is also a hotel, a bar and a restaurant that puts the comfort of its guests first. With a lifelong family connection with the picturesque facility, Managing Director Jeff Lee considers Wentworth Grange his family home. He grew up there with his mother and...
Sweet-toothed South Shields businessman enjoys taste of success
The Canny Chocolate Company transitions from hobby to booming confectionary company South Shields has its very own golden ticket in The Canny Chocolate Company, as local entrepreneur and chocolatier Kevin Reay plans to sweeten up the seaside town with his mouth-watering creations. The Canny Chocolate Company only started serving its sweet treats back in 2020, but the business has gone from...
Popular coffee house teams up with chef Matei Baran
A landmark pub-turned-coffee house in North Shields has recently joined forces with a regional chef from MasterChef: The Professionals to increase its food offering and open the area up to a new concept of street food. Barista Boho, previously known as the old Alnwick Castle pub in Saville Street,, was brought back to life in March 2022 by owners Karen Weech, Dan Brand and Mark Vernon. After...
Innovation Central to ignite potential of Darlington
The operators of a new £8 million innovation centre in Darlington have revealed plans to use the facility to inspire a new generation of innovative businesses in the town. The North East BIC has announced it will run a programme of events and expert support when it opens the doors of Innovation Central on Central Park in October. Featuring monthly physical events and one-to-one advice sessions,...