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My life through a lens: Thomas Jackson
We've been asking North East photographers to open up their archives and select a double handful of images which encapsulate life as they've captured it
 • Sam Wonfor
Portraits of difference and belonging go on show in Bishop Auckland
Debbie Todd showcases work rooted in language, visibility and inclusion
From the Vaults: When Sam (and WHAM!) went to Paris
A childhood spent in TV studios gives Sam Wonfor a special back catalogue of memories. This week she recalls a whistlestop tour of the French capital as…
 • Sam Wonfor
Culture Digest 27.02.26
Our round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the North East, which caught our attention over the past week or so
 • Sam Wonfor
Seaton Delaval Hall key to Sir John Vanbrugh anniversary
Special exhibitions announced
 • David Whetstone
From steam to screen
Heritage technology trail opens as legacy of 200th anniversary rail celebrations. Tony Henderson reports
Vivienne Westwood retrospective to open at The Bowes Museum in March
A large-scale exhibition will explore the legacy of one of Britain’s most provocative and imaginative designers
Haddaway and Write returns to support new work for the stage
Hooley Theatre’s development scheme culminates in a multi-venue spring tour celebrating fresh regional stories
Alphabetti negotiates funding 'bump' as new season begins
Spring season announced
 • David Whetstone
Remembering artist Ken Turnell, 1948-2026
Sculptor, land artist and revered teacher Ken Turnell, whose work spanned forest, shoreline and gallery, has died aged 77, leaving a lasting imprint on…
New £4m investment targets access to creative careers in the North East
Scheme promises to prioritise underrepresented groups and support hundreds into music, screen and writing roles
Britpop Classical Blurs the lines
Next month sees Newcastle’s O2 City Hall host a celebration of Britpop that promises to be bigger, louder and more emotional than ever before. Simon…
 • Simon Rushworth
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