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Culture Digest 03.07.26
Our weekly round up of the arts and culture stories which caught our attention this week
 • Sam Wonfor
Dan Jackson tells the story of Newcastle United - and the city behind it
The bestselling author will launch his new 'people's history' of the club at a special event in September
Peter Rabbit trail almost ready to hop onto North East streets
St Oswald's Hospice's free family art trail will celebrate Beatrix Potter's beloved character with super-size sculptures appearing across Newcastle and…
Tributes paid to comedian Paul Sneddon, who helped shape North East comedy scene
North East comics join tributes to much-loved Scottish stand-up - widely known as Vladimir McTavish - after his death aged 70
 • Sam Wonfor
Royal Metro enters retirement in style
Museum makes room for Queen’s Metro carriage. Tony Henderson reports
New operator takes plunge at City Baths
All ends swimmingly as new future beckons for city’s historic baths. Tony Henderson reports
Final sale celebrates Wooler artist’s legacy
High Street display and artworks sale promotes late “modest” artist. Tony Henderson reports
Northumberland fort gets Lottery boost
Funding uplift for best Roman fort in Britain. Tony Henderson reports
South Tyneside Parade - a 'massive celebration of creativity'
Fun spun out of recyclables
 • David Whetstone
Baby and book prize make it an eventful week for Satomi
Northern illustrators rewarded
 • David Whetstone
Coming to the Bowes - a David Bowie treasure trove
Museum to host iconic exhibition
 • David Whetstone

June 2026

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