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Muhammad Ali’s Tyneside visit remembered as wedding invite goes to auction
Wedding invite recalls Ali's famous visit to Tyneside, which inspired North East play. Tony Henderson reports
Nov 27
Enchanted City adds cosmic dimension to festivities
A winter showcase for artists
Nov 27 • 
David Whetstone
Artificial Intelligence to help save heritage before it disappears forever
North helps pioneer use of AI to save buried heritage from threat of climate change. Tony Henderson reports
Nov 26
New Farne Islands count shows sharp contrasts in seabird recovery
Latest figures from the Northumberland coast reveal fortunes of their internationally important birdlife. Tony Henderson reports
Nov 26
Curated Culture 26.11.25
Our weekly recommendations round up from North East stages and cultural venues... this week with added Christmas sprinkles
Nov 26 • 
Sam Wonfor
REVIEW: Fiddler on the Roof at Sunderland Empire
Show that chimes with current concerns
Nov 26 • 
David Whetstone
Big Christmas Lists: North East Christmas Concerts and Shows
Performances from across the region to make the season extra special
Nov 25
Big Christmas Lists: North East Festive Family Shows 2025
Our evolving list of the region's family friendly theatre shows for Christmas time
Nov 25
Big Christmas Lists: North East Pantomimes 2025
Our at-a-glance (and ever-growing) list of pantos from across the region
Nov 25
REVIEW: Orca at the People's Theatre, Newcastle
It's not all fun beside the seaside...
Nov 25 • 
David Whetstone
Beamish invites visitors to celebrate Christmases past
The festive spirit has been generously sprinkled right across the County Durham attraction
Nov 24
New life for Sycamore Gap as Tree of Hope saplings planted across the region
North East sites are selected for Sycamore Gap saplings. Tony Henderson reports
Nov 22
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