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In pictures: NOVUM Festival 2026
Capturing a memorable weekend in the city
 • Sam Wonfor
Hurrah! It's panto time. Oh no it isn't, but...
A little midsummer madness
 • David Whetstone
New room to bloom
Delicate Operation Orchid rescues valuable native flowers. Tony Henderson reports.
Sunday Column: Jake Donaldson
Stand up comic and director of North East comedy collective, Felt Nowt reports back after week one of a month-long Edinburgh adventure – which naturally…
Culture Digest 14.08.26
Our round up of the arts and culture stories which caught our attention this week
 • Sam Wonfor
Half a century on the right track
Beamish celebrates 50 years since historic Rowley Station became the museum’s first relocated building. Tony Henderson reports.
Industrial landmark gets blue plaque
Glassworks plaque highlights window into town’s industrial heritage. Tony Henderson reports.
Talent Unit gives youth a chance at Tyneside Cinema
Film not an impossible dream
 • David Whetstone
Get ready to dance: Northern Soul heads for The Glasshouse
After almost 50 years putting on soul events across the North East, Paul Conroy is preparing to realise a long-held ambition with a 12-hour celebration…
 • Sam Wonfor
REVIEW: Pudding Chare Music Festival, Newcastle
Young musicians impress
 • David Whetstone
Mighty mural signals exciting times ahead
Newcastle's buzzing backstreet
 • David Whetstone
Tales, talks and a Pet Shop Boy on Book Fest agenda
Durham line-up announced
 • David Whetstone
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