Even Cheryl Tweedy and her mam Joan were spotted there on several occasions, but now a legendary Tyneside cafe is no more and is completely boarded up. Sadly none of those things remain at the Gateshead shopping mall, with the absence of Metroland still cutting very deep! RIP Cookery Nook. Boards were first spotted up at the Nook in the spring, years after shoppers claim to have seen Cheryl and her mam tucking into some hearty scran. It will keep you up to date with all the latest updates on food, drink, entertainment and events in and around the North East.