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Landmark railway sections saved after £7m preservation project
Historic railway heads list of sites removed from At Risk Register. Tony Henderson reports
Record crowds for Durham Cathedral’s Magna Carta exhibition
Magna Cartas merge with artworks to create record visitor surge for museum. Tony Henderson reports
Exhibition shines light on artist’s powerful record of the North East
A retrospective in South Shields offers a tribute to Richard Hobson who captured a vanishing landscape in the region. Tony Henderson reports
From stage to screen: Newcastle playwright’s screenwriting debut for the BBC
Alison Carr has spent years seeing her stories being told on stage. Now her imagination is has been let loose on screen for a new short film produced by…
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Sam Wonfor
Funding brings new musical a step closer
Novo Theatre celebrates “vital” grant
Writing with Russell T Davies
The Doctor Who and It’s a Sin writer leads New Writing North’s screenwriting celebration in Newcastle next year
REVIEW: La bohème, Opera North, Theatre Royal
Tragic tale leaves audience happy
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David Whetstone
Why Claire Malcolm's been boning up on the Booker Prize
A new literary first for Newcastle
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David Whetstone
Curated Culture 04.11.25
Our weekly recommendations round up from North East stages and cultural venues
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Sam Wonfor
Keeping it Real
They helped launch Oasis, became best mates with The La’s and gig-swapped with Ocean Colour Scene just as Britpop went global. Pioneering Liverpool…
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Simon Rushworth
Visiting the Laing's new exhibition - magnifying glass to hand
Bewick and Beatrix in miniatures show
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David Whetstone
Remembrance Sunday premiere for Poppy ahead of spring tour
Dance company focus on conflict
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David Whetstone
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