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Terns thrive on Northumberland coast
Celebrity ‘tern’ Nigella joins in site’s breeding birds bonanza
 • Tony Henderson
Keelmen’s Hospital wins national recognition
Heritage building restoration project chosen for anniversary accolade
 • Tony Henderson
Putting Redhills back to work
With its £14m restoration complete, Durham’s historic Miners Hall is asking communities to help shape what comes next
 • Tony Henderson
Beyond the Moor brings folk traditions together in Newcastle
Scottish roots band Breabach lead a packed programme of folk and traditional music at Gosforth Civic Theatre later this month as the one day festival…
 • Sam Wonfor
Barter Books boss Mary’s heartfelt gesture
Making town great again
 • David Whetstone
Major French loan makes big impression at Bowes
Galleries’ shared cross channel legacy
 • David Whetstone

September 2026

REVIEW: All At Sea at Live Theatre, Newcastle
Dark humour, marital tension and two excellent performances steer Alison Carr’s take on a story stranger than fiction
 • Sam Wonfor
African Soul Rebels bring rhythm and resistance to Gateshead
Ahead of a three-act celebration of African music at The Glasshouse, Les Amazones d’Afrique’s Adeola talks about the music and message behind the group
 • Sam Wonfor
Curated Culture 29.09.26
Your weekly shortcut through the North East’s cultural calendar via our pick of what’s on now, what’s coming soon and what to get in the diary for later
 • Sam Wonfor
Chloe and Liam charity show makes Fire Station debut
Young performers will share the stage with seasoned professionals as the annual charity show arrives in Sunderland
Bag a slice of the action as Berwick honours landmark
Anniversaries call for cake
 • David Whetstone
Newcastle Poetry Festival’s back - in Gateshead
A top line-up over two days
 • David Whetstone
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