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The pitmen who unearthed a lost world
A new booklet celebrates the North East miners who became self-taught naturalists, uncovering prehistoric creatures and making significant contributions…
9 hrs ago • Tony Henderson
Troubled waters for seabirds
The latest census reveals a difficult year for some of the Farne Islands' best-known seabirds, but conservationists have also found reasons for optimism
9 hrs ago • Tony Henderson
Curated Culture 10.11.26
Murder, music, mischief and a few ghosts of Christmas past can all be found in this week’s what’s on round-up... alongside plenty more excellent reasons…
20 hrs ago • Sam Wonfor
REVIEW: The Dream of Gerontius, The Glasshouse
Hundreds share the stage
Nov 9 • David Whetstone
Cultured. On Sunday 08.11.26
Our weekend edition, this week featuring art, identity, changing cities, dancing pitmen and a seaside plate
Nov 8 • Sam Wonfor
Culture Digest 06.11.26
Big names, new opportunities and award-winning talent feature in this week’s round-up of North East arts and culture news
Nov 6 • Sam Wonfor
Matty Healy photograph captures the public vote
A photograph of The 1975 frontman, taken during a brief sitting in a Newcastle record shop, has earned North East photographer Neil Ferry his first…
Nov 6
Pitman springs from frames to stage in landmark year
Eliot Smith Dance turns 15
Nov 6 • David Whetstone
A £400,000 accelerator for screen talent
From globe-trotting adventures and competitive arm-wrestling to DIY advice and social games, four North East production companies are being supported to…
Nov 6
Going once, going to the movies
The chance to take over Hexham's Forum Cinema is among 31 auction lots raising funds to improve accessibility and bring film to more communities.
Nov 6 • Tony Henderson
Tees Valley artists given £30,000 career boost
Five creative talents, five very different disciplines and a year of opportunities ahead. Meet the Tees Valley Artists of the Year for 2026/27
Nov 6
Timely mini-series to probe American psyche
Eccleston cast as Walt Disney
Nov 6 • David Whetstone
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