News in Shotley Peninsula

Don't be a Covidiot, enjoy this virtual walk video instead of making a non-essential journey just for a view. #stayathomesaveslives

As the early morning mist clears and the sun once agin reveals the full beauty of the Shotley peninsula, instinct is for many to jump in their cars and visit us.

Don't - as Health Secretary Matt Hancock insisted last night - that is not a request, it's an instruction.

This may have been the strangest week of our lives that most of us have known. The current Crisis, which I will call IT (Incredible Times) has seen some astonishing stuff.

Mostly it's been wonderful to see a magnificent response from so many. The local shops that look out for their customers, the people who want to volunteer, the services across the board. The NHS, our Councils and their officers. The key workers who have to keep things going for the benefit of all.

With many pubs and takeaways fighting a bitter battle just to survive the Hungry Hack has decided to try out each one of the menus we get to know about.

Today we are recommending the Kings Head, Stutton, and in particular, their brilliant Beef bourguignon, with mashed potato and three veg.

With many pubs and takeaways fighting a bitter battle just to survive the Hungry Hack has decided to try out each one of the menus we get to know about.

This time, our intrepid writer enjoyed a Sunday special courtesy of the Bristol Arms.

With many pubs and takeaways fighting a bitter battle just to survive the Hungry Hack has decided to try out each one of the menus we get to know about.

As a regular customer anyway, takeaway from the Lasan was not a new experience for the Hungry Hack, although I was more than happy to take advantage of the new delivery service.

Take long, languorous look at a super Shotley sunset. Especially for those staying in their homes.

I spotted a large brown gentleman helping himself to peanuts alongside the pigeons in my garden in Blake Avenue.

Some of my neighbours have small children playing in their gardens and I know how dangerous rat urine and droppings can be.

The old adage that the worst of situations can bring out the best in people couldn't be more apt right now.

There are so many things going on – from small acts of neighbours getting groceries for those unable to get out of the house, to bigger campaigns and organised voluntary activities.

Government has advised people to work from home and for many it will be a whole new experience. Here Derek Davis, offers his views on how to best adapt, and enjoy, the work/home balance

Working from home for the first time can bring about a mixture of trepidation, excitement and bewilderment.