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The man who mapped Durham’s architecture
Martin Roberts spent seven years exploring everything from castles and cathedrals to factories, viaducts and pit villages
11 hrs ago • Tony Henderson
REVIEW: The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists
Jeff Brown on Ensemble ‘84’s production
Oct 5
Cultured. On Sunday 04.10.26
A weekend serving of folk, fine art and fiction
Oct 4 • Sam Wonfor
Newcastle-born novelist’s euphoric dancing daze
Long-awaited latest from Emily Woof
Oct 3 • 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
Oct 2 • 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
Oct 2
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
Oct 2
Hopetown earns national museum accreditation
The railway heritage attraction has secured a national seal of approval. Charley Dobson reports
Oct 2
Maritime treasures sail past record
Liner Olympic lights up auction
Oct 2 • 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…
Oct 2 • Tony Henderson
Tyne River Trust strengthened for challenges ahead
Grant boost for protection mission
Oct 2 • Tony Henderson
Wedding crossing remembered in verse
Ferry poem pays tribute to couple who wed 178 years ago
Oct 2 • Tony Henderson
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