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My life through a lens: Steve Ellwood
We've been asking a North East-based photographer to open up their archives and select two handfuls of images which encapsulate life as they’ve captured…
 • Sam Wonfor
Winner of Sycamore Gap commission announced
Keeping the legacy alive
 • David Whetstone
Culture Digest 22.05.26
A weekly round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the North East, which caught our attention
 • Sam Wonfor
Newcastle Theatre Royal partners on nationwide Shakespeare push
National programme backed by Arts Council funding will reach more than 100,000 people
Big names and grassroots talent for Summer Streets
Martin McAloon, The Lindisfarne Story Band, Royal Northern Sinfonia and Ruth Lyon among names heading to Cliffe Park, Sunderland
New Durham venue appoints artistic director
Tony Guillan, whose career includes work with Tate and Southbank Centre, steps into The Light ahead of its opening later this year
Sam Fender wins major Ivor Novello award
The singer said he felt “chuffed and overwhelmed” after collecting the prestigious songwriting prize at this year’s Ivors
Miners’ Picnic to honour Woodhorn disaster anniversary
Brass bands, family activities and a special memorial performance will feature as the Northumberland event returns
Historic Northumberland figure inspires art exhibition
Tin Shed honours Lady of the castle who looked after her villagers. Tony Henderson reports
Northumberland open call exhibition tackles life in modern England
Artists look at national issues through a local lens. Tony Henderson reports
RIBA honours North East’s best new buildings
Five go to top of the class in regional architecture awards. Tony Henderson reports
REVIEW: Astell & Woolf, Live Theatre, Newcastle
Waiting for... God?
 • David Whetstone
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