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Newcastle-born novelist’s euphoric dancing daze
Long-awaited latest from Emily Woof
 • David Whetstone
Culture Digest 02.10.26
Our weekly round up of arts and culture stories from across the North East which caught our attention
 • Sam Wonfor
JADE and Knats confirmed to perform at the 2026 Mercury Prize event in Newcastle
The North East nominees will join Florence + The Machine, Olivia Dean, RAYE, Pulp and more on stage at the Utilita Arena
Newcastle crafters spin a sweet fairytale for the stage
A group of Newcastle crocheters has helped create a spectacular costume for balletLORENT’s latest production. Charley Dobson reports
Hopetown earns national museum accreditation
The railway heritage attraction has secured a national seal of approval. Charley Dobson reports
Maritime treasures sail past record
Liner Olympic lights up auction
 • Tony Henderson
Tyneside treasures under the spotlight
A wartime flying helmet, a possible early David Hockney and a piece of Get Carter history were among the remarkable objects brought to the Antiques…
 • Tony Henderson
Tyne River Trust strengthened for challenges ahead
Grant boost for protection mission
 • Tony Henderson
Wedding crossing remembered in verse
Ferry poem pays tribute to couple who wed 178 years ago
 • Tony Henderson
Woodhorn to mark 20 years with half-term celebrations
A large-scale walk-in artwork will take centre stage as the Northumberland Museum trumpets two decades since it welcomed its first visitors. Cultured…
The Sound of North Shields
A video appearance from Matty Healy turned a Sunday for Sammy fundraiser into a surprise source of news for The 1975 fans around the world
Terns thrive on Northumberland coast
Celebrity ‘tern’ Nigella joins in site’s breeding birds bonanza
 • Tony Henderson
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