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Whitley Bay Film Festival unveils packed September programme
Ian La Frenais will welcome acclaimed filmmaker Nick Broomfield to launch a programme packed with classic cinema, documentaries and anniversary…
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Sam Wonfor
Embrace the moment says chart-topping rocker
May saw Embrace drop a ninth successive UK Top 10 album in the shape of the soul-searching Avalanche. Frontman Danny McNamara believes it might be the…
5 hrs ago
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Simon Rushworth
In pictures: BBC Proms in the North East 2026
From Middlesbrough to Gateshead and Sunderland, photographer Thomas Jackson documented another memorable week as the BBC Proms returned to the region
5 hrs ago
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Sam Wonfor
Culture Digest 07.08.26
Our round up of arts and culture stories from across the North East which caught our attention this week
19 hrs ago
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Sam Wonfor
Sunday for Sammy sketch competition returns in search of new North East comedy writing talent
The winning sketch could go on to be performed in front of thousands at the next Sunday for Sammy Arena show
22 hrs ago
What'll be on the Bitesize menu this time round?
Sustenance for mind and body
22 hrs ago
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David Whetstone
A welcome boost for Tees Valley writers
The trio will receive funding, mentoring and industry support to help take the next step towards publication.
22 hrs ago
Foody art project reaches out to marginalised communities
A new project will explore the food heritage of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in north Northumberland
22 hrs ago
Stellar programme for dark skies festival
All aboard for North Pennines Stargazing Festival. Tony Henderson reports
Aug 7
A summer of stories still to discover at Beamish
From adventure trails and Suffragette marches to 1940s hairstyles and teddy bear clinics, the programme is packed with family activities until the end…
Aug 7
Heritage funding for Derwent Valley
Funding award for valley combining history and nature. Tony Henderson reports
Aug 7
Tyneside plaques celebrate courage and comedy
New plaques honour men in two Tyneside towns. Tony Henderson reports
Aug 7
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