Food and Drink

The Crown & Anchor, in Jarrow.

‘Traditional’ Jarrow pub goes up for sale for £155,000

Haunted pubs in Sunderland and South Tyneside

17 most-haunted pubs where some punters have never left...

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

Marcello outside Luci's, the restaurant he co-owns in Front Street, Cleadon Village

Eighty cheers for one of area's longest-serving waiters

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

The Alley, formerly known as The Jester, has gone up for sale for a guide price of £180,000.

Former pub with planning permission to build flats goes up for sale

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Plans for new microbar at 66A Stanhope Road, in South Shields, have been rejected.

Plans for a new micro bar are refused over ‘noise pollution’ concerns

Get your order in now for Christmas turkeys - and save some money if you have a Nectar carda

Sainsbury's Christmas food orders are live and turkey starts at £7.20

Sainsbury's has everything from Halloween treats and party food to decorations and baking kits for spooky season - and there's up to 25% off with Nectar. Stock image.

Sainsbury's Halloween offers worth knowing about with up to 25% off

Ready for a mince pie? 'Tis the season to complain about Christmas arriving early

Half-price mince pies make an early Christmas taste test tempting

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most
Jumbo prawns might sound like the obvious crowd-pleaser, but some rather more humble groceries shine in our countdown of highly rated buys
Gareth Butterfield

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range has everything needed for a cosy three-course vegetarian dinner, with 25% off for Nectar customers. Stock photo.

My indulgent three-course Sainsbury’s vegetarian dinner

Staff member Ed Gray, chef Fabrizio and owner Chris Allen at Piccola

The hidden gem deli bringing a corner of Italy to heart of village

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save 25% on a huge range of food this week

Sainsbury’s has 25% off Taste the Difference food

All these South Tyneside businesses were given a new food hygiene rating in September 2026.

These businesses received a new food hygiene rating in September 2026

Sainsbury's is offering 25% off when Nectar customers buy three selected Taste the Difference wines, including sparkling wine and champagne. Stock image.

The Sainsbury's wine deal to know before Christmas

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range is currently 25% off for Nectar customers, with several freezer-friendly options that could help shoppers get ahead on Christmas food, including this Mini Pies & Vol Au Vent Sharing Selection.

The Sainsbury's deal that could make Christmas food cheaper

The Bamburgh in South Shields.

Pub trading as normal during renovation

The special offer could save a lot of money on a food shop, but you must have a Nectar card

Sainsbury’s has announced huge cuts to 500 of its best products

Good Beer Guide 2027

Good Beer Guide 2027: all the Sunderland & South Tyneside pubs listed

Zeera Indian Cuisine on South Shields' Ocean Road is up for a 'Curry Oscar' in London.

South Tyneside restaurant up for 'curry Oscar'

Assistant manager Jasmine Hall, left, with owner Leighanne Johnson, right.

We're bringing a big Oktoberfest celebration to our micro bar
The micro bar is bringing more community events to the heart of the village.
Katy Wheeler

Geordie's Deli, on Edinburgh Road, has made the sad announcement it will close its doors.

Jarrow deli closure: 'no longer financially sustainable'

All these South Tyneside businesses were given a new food hygiene rating in August 2026.

These 13 businesses received a new food hygiene rating in August 2026

Enjoy creamy, indulgent coffees with the Lavazza A Modo Mio Deséa machine without leaving the house.

Review: I tried this Lavazza coffee machine and loved the simplicity

The Great North Feast in the Park headed to Bents Park from Saturday, Augsut 29, until Monday, August 31 after its success back in May.

In pictures: Great North Feast in the Park

Get crisp, stone-baked bases and deliciously melted toppings in minutes with the Firebloom EP01 Electric Pizza Oven.

I tried the indoor pizza oven that cooks pizza in just 90 seconds

Natasha Snaith has risen through the ranks at The Jolly Sailor and is now the boss

New licensee takes over historic Whitburn village pub she loves

Sean Robinson (left) and John Gray, the owners of Mr Swainstons, with Kenny Coates (right), the co-owner of Ferry View. The two South Shields brands have teamed up to launch a sweetshop-inspired iced drinks collection.

We’ve teamed up to create traditional sweetshop-inspired iced drinks

Fresh, healthy and summer-ready: Fridja expands its juicer lineup with the new f2800 Open Whole Fruit Juicer.

Fridja expands its juicer lineup with the new f2800 Open Whole Fruit Juicer

The Log Fire Pizza Co, South Shields.

South Tyneside restaurant to close

Zeera Indian Cuisine, Ocean Road, South Shields.

Restaurant named among finalists at the ‘Oscars of the Curry Industry’

The “unreal” new Maryland Terry’s Chocolate Orange S’wich.

Get your hands on “unreal” new Maryland Terry’s Chocolate Orange S’wich

Ground has been broken on the new coastal village

Work starts on coastal village with celebrated developer

The white Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo coffee machine is reduced from £95 to £52 at Amazon

This compact Lavazza coffee machine is now £52

Aldi launches limited-edition Rosé Swatch as research reveals Brits waste £103m of rosé because of its colour.

Aldi launches limited-edition Rosé Swatch

Morrisons has rebranded its freshly baked Market Street Cob to 'Cob for Care' to raise money for the UK's leading end of life charity, Marie Curie.

Morrisons launches limited edition ‘Cob for Care’

All these South Tyneside businesses were given a new food hygiene rating in July 2026.

These 12 businesses received a new food hygiene rating in July 2026

Inside the newly refurbished The Cottage Tavern in Cleadon

Cleadon pub announces closure until new landlord is found

How to make thr perfect smash burger. JACK ROWBOTTOM @JACKSMEATSHACK

How to make the perfect smash burger with Jack Rowbottom

Jarrow fish and chip shop owners thank customers as shop closes

Kenny Coates, the co-owner of Craft & Crumb.

Brand new Japanese-inspired sando deli and coffee bar opens in Westoe

Blossoms has opened in East Boldon

Inside the newest addition to East Boldon as Blossoms blooms

Beth Snow says buying supermarket gift cards through cashback apps before paying for her shopping helps her save around £100 a year.

The easy trick which helps a shopper save £100 a year on groceries

Cafe Sea Change in South Shields says its vegan saveloy dip has been attracting customers from across the North East.

Charitable cafe group started in South Shields announces new site

Historian, author, TV presenter and Celebrity Traitor David Olusoga

Seafood restaurant welcomes star of BBC show Traitors

All these South Tyneside businesses were given a new food hygiene rating in recent weeks.

These 10 businesses have all received brand new food hygiene ratings

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits deal includes a wide selection of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal is helping families save on summer meals

Gen Z are the UK’s most sauce-obsessed generation and a staggering 90% have asked for extra sauce in a fast food restaurant.

Gen Z are the UK’s most sauce-obsessed generation

Make mine a 'Vera Lynn': Care home residents create one of the world's best gins and wins Master Medal.

Care home residents create one of the world's best gins and wins Master Medal

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