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At Your Leisure: The Royal George at Old Shotton

At Your Leisure: The Royal George at Old Shotton

It is just over three years since editor Leanne Facwett visited The Royal George in Old Shotton (in an official capacity at least). This time around there’s a new team at the helm and the popular restaurant and pub is going great guns – not only attracting locals but...

At Your Leisure: Radisson Blu Durham

At Your Leisure: Radisson Blu Durham

Since opening nearly 20 years ago, the Radisson Blu in Durham City Centre has provided the perfect base for guests who are visiting the city for business and pleasure. Ideally located on the banks of the River Wear, this 200-plus bedroom hotel has become one of the...

At Your Leisure: Harmonic Egg North

At Your Leisure: Harmonic Egg North

East Durham Business editor Leanne Fawcett is fully embracing her 40s. Having recently undertaken a weight loss and lifestyle improvement journey, she is now more aware than ever about what goes into her body, and the way she treats it. So, when the opportunity to try...

At Your Leisure: Chilli Padi at Aykley Heads in Durham

At Your Leisure: Chilli Padi at Aykley Heads in Durham

Durham’s international food scene is thriving with cuisines to suit every taste bud now on offer. And the latest to join the party is Chilli Padi, an authentic Malaysian restaurant that recently opened it doors at Aykley Heads. East Durham Business editor Leanne...

At Your Leisure: Mateo Mediterraneo in Castle Eden

At Your Leisure: Mateo Mediterraneo in Castle Eden

EDB editor Leanne Fawcett popped along to East Durham’s newest restaurant, Mateo Mediterraneo, to put their tapas and dessert menu to the test. Let’s see what she thought…. It’s fair to say East Durham’s food scene is going through something of a renaissance. Where...

At Your Leisure: Afternoon tea at Humbles Cafe, Seaham

At Your Leisure: Afternoon tea at Humbles Cafe, Seaham

EDB editor Leanne Fawcett popped along to Humbles café on Seaham sea front with her mam, Margaret, to sample afternoon tea. Let’s see what they thought… Nestled in the heart of Seaham’s thriving café and restaurant district, right on the seafront, sits Humbles café....

At Your Leisure: Seaham Hall Hotel

At Your Leisure: Seaham Hall Hotel

EDB editor Leanne Fawcett popped along to Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa for her first solo spa experience, giving her the chance to recharge the batteries after having a baby boy seven months ago. Here’s what she thought… I LOVE spa days. They’re the perfect way...