For decades, The Coatham Bowl attracted some seriously good musicians. From homegrown talent such as Chris Rea and David Coverdale’s Whitesnake to star international names, including The B52s, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne, they all loved to play at ‘The Bowl’. Since its demolition in 2014, the site has stood empty — but that …
Three quarters of a million drinks cups are expected to be used at this year’s Wimbledon — all supplied and washed by a North East firm. Event Cup Solutions, based at Middlesbrough’s Skippers Lane Industrial Estate, already has deals with Premier League giants, major sport and music venues, and outdoor music festivals. But landing the …
He has come a long way from sleeping in his Fiat 500 and living in a derelict Spanish farmhouse, but as Jay Byers expands his North East-based gin and vodka firm into whisky and rum production, it seems his Teesside entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. Jay, 51, is the brains behind Steel River Drinks …
The North East has stunning stretches of coastline to explore — but one Army veteran believes they can be a life-saver too. Gareth Howell spent more than 23 years in the Royal Signals, serving in such conflict hotspots as Bosnia, Iraq, Kosovo and Afghanistan. On leaving the Army, he admits he struggled — and so …
If there was an award for the North East’s quirkiest bar and dining spot, you could probably hang your hat on Hangar 7 winning it. The ground floor of this two-storey converted industrial unit is occupied by the unique Warehouse Kitchen and Bar. On arrival, you’re greeted by a steampunk grandma before being treated to …
From the outside, it looks like most other bakery shops – but inside, it’s changing lives. The Brickyard Bakery shop in Middlesbrough’s Dundas Shopping Centre has been open since December and already has a loyal and growing customer base. But look closer at the outside panels and you’ll see that this is a bakery on …
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