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Culture Digest 19.06.26
A round up of the arts and culture stories which caught our eye this week. Spoiler: Dan Burn makes his Cultured. North East debut
 • Sam Wonfor
Sweet dreams are made of this… if you’re a poet
Sunderland songwriting legend Dave Stewart is inviting poets to submit original work, with the winning entry set to inspire a new composition from the…
Don’t get Burn-ed: Dan fronts sun safety campaign
The advert, supported by Gateshead-based Candle & Bell, sees the Newcastle United and England defender put his protective instincts to use in unexpected…
From student to honorary graduate for Joe McElderry
The X Factor winner will receive the honour in recognition of his contribution to music, performance and support for emerging talent
A reel success story
Tyneside Cinema’s star-studded live series Desert Island Flicks has sold out every event in its first year.
Ninety-nine years old and steaming in for a North East debut
Make a date with Dora, says Tony Henderson
Project connects ancient and modern migration
Roman forts and refugees combine in project to explore movement of people in the distant past. Tony Henderson reports
Artists invited to be part of Berwick's creative 'journey'
Studio bursaries on offer
 • David Whetstone
Major milestone for cultural venue upgrade
Step forward in historic building cultural centre upgrade project. Tony Henderson reports
Going whole hog for bird recovery
Pigs put in the hard yards to help reverse wild bird declines. Tony Henderson reports
Blue plaque honours Mo Mowlam
University plaque marks graduate and late leading politician’s achievements. Tony Henderson reports
Discover North Tyneside’s hidden gardens
Crawl this way for a tour of gardens which are greening communities. Tony Henderson reports
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