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June 20, 2024

The Victoria sponge cake is about as classic as they come. In fact, sponge cakes in general have a very long and varied history.

June 16, 2024

Whether you’re having a morning brew, taking 5 minutes at work for a cuppa, or warming up after a winter walk, a cup of tea serves a number of purposes. You just can’t beat that warm feeling...

June 16, 2024

The Russian slab cake is a bakery classic. We've pulled together a simple recipe so you can make your own Tipsy cake or Russian Cake at home.

June 16, 2024

As the most northern county of England, it would be easy to overlook visiting the Northumberland coast in favour of southern seaside resorts. But, with more castles than any other county in England, the largest protected area of night skies in Europe and 30 miles of barely-disturbed beaches, you’ll never be short of places to visit or things to do in Northumberland. Here’s our guide to the top Northumberland destinations and picnic spots for 2024.

June 16, 2024

If the idea of strict dress codes, raised pinkies, hefty price tags and white tablecloths you daren’t spill anything on gives you the shudders, here’s our best afternoon tea ideas for hosting your very own tea party at home. Whether it’s indoors, outside in your garden or in a lovely, local picnic spot, we’ll help you to plan an afternoon tea your friends or family won’t forget anytime soon.

June 16, 2024

As with visiting anywhere for this first time, guides are always useful tools to have. So we have created for you the complete guide to Corbridge to help you make the most of your visit to our lovely little town.