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Folk favourite gets a contemporary reimagining at The Glasshouse
Artist and composer BISHI blends North East folk, Hindustani classical music and sounds captured by the river for a new permanent installation
RAF man’s wartime souvenir heads to auction
Signed Hitler book surfaces for sale in Northumberland. Tony Henderson reports.
Fab Four album has £40,000 ticket to ride
Sky high estimate for Beatles album in Tyneside sale. Tony Henderson reports.
REVIEW: The Silence of the Lambs at Newcastle Theatre Royal
John Partridge and Mollie Gallagher make a compelling double act in a tense and disturbing adaptation of the psychological horror classic. Alison Carr…
Opening soon in Horden - a working class classic
Ensemble ‘84’s new show
 • David Whetstone
Curated Culture 18.08.26
Our weekly round up of recommendations from North East stages and cultural venues
 • Sam Wonfor
Public support flies the flag for Collingwood
Wave of public support sees Trafalgar flag fund hit target at a rate of knots. Tony Henderson reports
Cultured. On Sunday 16.08.26
Our weekend edition telling stories from Northern Soul to panto season via young filmmaking, memorable moments from NOVUM Festival and a postcard from…
 • Sam Wonfor
In pictures: NOVUM Festival 2026
Capturing a memorable weekend in the city
 • Sam Wonfor
Hurrah! It's panto time. Oh no it isn't, but...
A little midsummer madness
 • David Whetstone
New room to bloom
Delicate Operation Orchid rescues valuable native flowers. Tony Henderson reports.
Sunday Column: Jake Donaldson
Stand up comic and director of North East comedy collective, Felt Nowt reports back after week one of a month-long Edinburgh adventure – which naturally…
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