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Culture Digest 11.07.25
A round up of some arts and culture stories from across the North East which caught our attention this week
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Sam Wonfor
Talent of Charlie Rogers recalled in book and exhibition
The Gateshead artist "pursued by bulldozers"
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David Whetstone
Unthanks to bring variety and ‘mischief’ to The Glasshouse
A new attraction announced by the folk pioneers
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David Whetstone
Memories of mining life revived at Redhills
From Coal House to White House - a miner’s daughter celebrates a new book of pit village memories. Tony Henderson reports
Seaham Food Festival set to dish up another tasty weekend
Traders from across County Durham and beyond are getting ready to descend on Seaham’s seafront for one of the region’s most popular foodie weekends.
Call for Blue Plaque nominations
Be proud of your history, Historic England urges North East. Tony Henderson reports.
Georgian landmark Burn Hall hits the market for £2.75m
One of the grand works of a Victorian architect who left his mark on the North East is up for sale. Tony Henderson reports.
Statue honours PoW’s act of kindness after years of captivity
Statue to PoW and the Forgotten Army who fought in Burma. Tony Henderson reports.
Frozen secrets revealed as North East team cracks Antarctic mystery
Discovery of ancient landscapes beneath the ice. Tony Henderson reports.
What’s new at Baltic ahead of Saturday's Summer Sizzler?
Meet Baltic's latest exhibiting artists
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David Whetstone
REVIEW: The Midnight Bell, Theatre Royal
Matthew Bourne decants another winner
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David Whetstone
Curated Culture 08.07.25
Our weekly recommendations round up from North East stages and cultural venues
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Sam Wonfor
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