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Stories, songs and strength from The Women We Are
Theatre maker Alison Stanley’s project brought women together through writing, music and performance - creating a safe space where stories could be…
 • Sam Wonfor
George Cross hero remembered through stamp collection
Stamps which tell the story of travels, tragedy and heroism. Tony Henderson reports.
Boxing Clever: Amandaland
Every week, Michael Telfer – Mike TV – recommends a box set to crack open. This week's choice is a sharp, chaotic comedy built around a character you…
 • Michael Telfer
Sunday Column: Graeme Thompson
The former managing director of Tyne Tees and chair of the Royal Television Society Education Committee reflects on the region’s busiest period for…
Berwick exhibition to feature Joan Eardley seascapes
Major new show for Granary
 • David Whetstone
Culture Digest 15.05.26
A weekly round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the North East, which caught our attention
 • Sam Wonfor
Appeal for Whitley Bay Carnival crowdfunder effort
Funding fear threat as town’s carnival prepares to take to the streets. Tony Henderson reports
Live audience invited into neurodiversity podcast conversation
Poet and broadcaster Dr Kate Fox and neurodiversity trainer and educator Nic King will record two live episodes of their podcast at Gosforth Civic…
 • Sam Wonfor
Lights, camera... investment!
The Crown Works studio site on the banks of the Wear features in Built Here, a new film by a North East filmmaker aimed at showcasing regional…
Quayside recording studios set for summer completion
A glimpse of what's coming
 • David Whetstone
Team sheet for return leg of Gerry and Sewell is out
Stars of stage, screen and stand up will join members of the original cast for the production's Newcastle return following a West End residency earlier…
Hidden treasures of the Farne Islands revealed on BBC Two
Birds take a back seat as programme examines the history of the Farne Islands. Tony Henderson reports
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