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Cultured. On Sunday 05.07.26
From Tish Murtha's lens to the towns hoping to make cultural history. Welcome to our weekend edition
4 hrs ago • Sam Wonfor
Postcards from the North East's Town of Culture hopefuls
Nearly 400 entries from across the UK have been registered in the inaugural competition, with 19 North East towns hoping to make the cut when the…
13 hrs ago • Sam Wonfor
Baltic gives Tish Murtha recognition she deserves
Exhibition to be a big draw
22 hrs ago • David Whetstone
Culture Digest 03.07.26
Our weekly round up of the arts and culture stories which caught our attention this week
Jul 3 • Sam Wonfor
Dan Jackson tells the story of Newcastle United - and the city behind it
The bestselling author will launch his new 'people's history' of the club at a special event in September
Jul 3
Peter Rabbit trail almost ready to hop onto North East streets
St Oswald's Hospice's free family art trail will celebrate Beatrix Potter's beloved character with super-size sculptures appearing across Newcastle and…
Jul 3
Tributes paid to comedian Paul Sneddon, who helped shape North East comedy scene
North East comics join tributes to much-loved Scottish stand-up - widely known as Vladimir McTavish - after his death aged 70
Jul 3 • Sam Wonfor
Royal Metro enters retirement in style
Museum makes room for Queen’s Metro carriage. Tony Henderson reports
Jul 3
New operator takes plunge at City Baths
All ends swimmingly as new future beckons for city’s historic baths. Tony Henderson reports
Jul 3
Final sale celebrates Wooler artist’s legacy
High Street display and artworks sale promotes late “modest” artist. Tony Henderson reports
Jul 3
Northumberland fort gets Lottery boost
Funding uplift for best Roman fort in Britain. Tony Henderson reports
Jul 3
South Tyneside Parade - a 'massive celebration of creativity'
Fun spun out of recyclables
Jul 3 • David Whetstone
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