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Cells, silence and suffragettes
New exhibition reveals grim life behind bars for women in Newcastle Prison. Tony Henderson reports
Feb 21
Cultured. On Sunday
Our weekend edition for longer reads and cultural pointers
Feb 22
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Sam Wonfor
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Culture Digest 20.02.26
A round up of the arts and culture stories which caught our attention over the past week or so...
Feb 21
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Sam Wonfor
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Sunday for Sammy’s glorious return: A night of celebration, surprises and full circle moments
After six years away, Sunday for Sammy roared back with two unforgettable shows - honouring its past, embracing a new generation of performers and…
Feb 19
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Sam Wonfor
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Curated Culture 24.02.26
Our weekly round up of recommendations from stages and cultural venues across the North East
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Sam Wonfor
Boxing Clever: Modern Family
Every week, Michael Telfer – aka Mike TV – recommends a box set to crack open. This week’s choice is a cast iron family favourite in his house
Feb 21
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Michael Telfer
From the Vaults: Close encounters of a McCartney kind
A childhood spent in TV studios, cutting rooms and the odd Soho snooker hall offers Sam Wonfor a pretty special back catalogue of memories. Here, she’s…
Feb 21
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Sam Wonfor
My life through a lens: Joanne Coates
We've been asking North East photographers to open up their archives and select a double handful of images which encapsulate life as they've captured it
Feb 21
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Sam Wonfor
No festival in 2026 but puppets aplenty to enjoy over Easter
Moving Parts programme unveiled
Feb 21
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David Whetstone
REVIEW: Dido and Aeneas, The Glasshouse, Gateshead
Brilliance born of tragedy
Feb 21
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David Whetstone
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Review: Chanter with Sean Shibe and the Royal Northern Sinfonia strings at Sage Two
Huw Lewis reports back from 'one big experiment' at The Glasshouse
Feb 20
Lottery funding backs young nature champions
Cash award will fund expansion of young rewilders movement. Tony Henderson reports
Feb 20
New reserve to bloom on restored mining site
A lasting community asset is set to be the legacy of a site which will offer a place to soak up the beauty of nature. Tony Henderson reports
Feb 20
Voices of Byker to shape new community archive
Heritage project will chart evolution of a city landmark. Tony Henderson reports
Feb 20
Out of the Darkness: Mining Art Gallery marks Tom McGuinness centenary
A major retrospective in Bishop Auckland traces five decades of powerful work shaped by life underground and the emotional truth of County Durham’s…
Feb 20
The North East's very Canny Creations at Beamish
From steam engines to self-service pet shops, The Living Museum of the North is spotlighting the region’s world-changing inventions
Feb 20
A landmark anniversary for England’s last great wilderness
Northumberland National Park is marking its 70th anniversary. Tony Henderson reports
Feb 20
REVIEW: Poppy, Eliot Smith Dance at Gosforth Civic
A warning born of remembrance
Feb 20
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David Whetstone
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