Is your youngster a reluctant reader? Despite tempting them with every type of book, do they still only read when they ‘have’ to at school and not for pleasure?
Former primary school teacher Emma Shingleton of education resource experts. PlanBee shares some great tips for the summer holidays.
The long summer...
The Low Lights Tavern is a quintessential, centuries-old pub that has been a cherished establishment, providing beer to both Fish Quay locals and tourists for well over four centuries.
As the reputed oldest drinking establishment in North Shields, it has had its share of moments in the spotlight, primarily...
The Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle city centre will reopen to the public on Monday 10 August
Julie Milne, Chief Curator of Art Galleries at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, said: “While we’re absolutely delighted to be able to welcome visitors again, it’s our top priority to ensure the safety of our...
A graphic novel adapted from a stage performance planned by Streetwise Opera has been created by Teesside University students.
Streetwise Opera, an award-winning charity that works with people affected by homelessness, spent time before the current pandemic working with performing artists to run a programme of singing and creative workshops...
Putting women’s voices and experiences at the forefront of the discourse, writer, theatre-maker and artist Luca Rutherford (Learning How to Die, ARC Stockton; Hold On Let Go; Summerhall) presents an impassioned project combining theatre and public art.
You Heard Me is a powerful one-woman play about refusing to be silent,...
Budding artists across Newcastle have the chance to shine and be crowned the region’s best, as today marks the launch of a search to find the North East’s next ‘Banksy’ or Tracey Emin.
The awards, launched by leading build-to-rent developers Placefirst at its new Hetton-le-Hole development, offers artists of all...
A primary school in South Shields has been officially recognised for its commitment to excellence in teaching international awareness and understanding.
Awarded by the British Council, SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School received the International School Award for embedding internationally themed activities across their curriculum, providing pupils with a...
A poet from the north east has won a prestigious literary prize. Jacob Polley, a Newcastle lecturer, clinched the prize for his collection Jackself, a disturbing work about the loss of innocence.
After reading many manuscripts and months of deliberation, the three judges chose Mr Polley’s collection from a shortlist...
The bravery and courage of the 343 New York City Firemen and Women who lost their lives in the World Trade Centre’s Twin Towers 911 attacks have been immortalised in a unique new exhibition by Newcastle based artist Alexander Millar.
The Every Day Heroes exhibition at his gallery in Grey...
Carrying David first toured in June 2019, and due to its success, it's having a new run at the Newcastle Theatre Royal, the most prestigious theatre in the world. Or maybe Newcastle, but who's counting.
Carrying David is the story of how Glenn McCrory's terminally ill brother, David, inspired him...
