Alison Beveridge, a 32-year-old actor and food tour guide based in North East England, is passionate about culinary delights but has been battling an eating disorder.
She recently wrote her debut novel, "Me, Myself, and Ed," drawing on her personal experiences with anorexia nervosa to help others cope with the...
Northumberland National Park are launching a new education programme, highlighting the importance of nature in young people’s education, health and wellbeing.
In order to kick off the programme the National Park are gifting every first school in Northumberland with a copy of the multi-award-winning book, The Lost Words, which...
The author of a novel shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize – and described as a ‘modern fairy tale’ – is to give a talk at Newcastle University.
Fiona Mozley will be in conversation with creative writing lecturer Dr Rachel Hewitt in the King’s Hall, Newcastle University, on 14th November.
Fiona’s...
Newcastle’s up-and-coming rappers and writers are being given a chance to shine thanks to a crowdfunding initiative.
Young Writers’ City is a long-term and in-depth scheme aimed at creative youngsters attending Excelsior Academy in Newcastle’s West End.
Every week, the Young Writers’ City project brings three professional musicians or writers into...
A chef at a Sunderland school is reaping the benefits of on-the-job experience by running his own kitchen just three years after joining the school catering team.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (BCCET) employed Josh Kane as an apprentice in the kitchens of St Wilfrid’s RC College, based in South...
Newcastle will soon have a new sculpture from Anthony Gormley, the sculptor responsible for the north east’s iconic Angel of the North statue.
The sculpture – entitled Clasp – is to be installed on the campus of Newcastle University. The artwork – which Gormley will loan to the university –...
The Great Geordie Song Contest deadline is approaching: all entries must be submitted by 9pm, Friday, March 27, 2020.
Cheers editor Alastair Gilmour explained, “This is a fantastic opportunity for singer/songwriters. We are looking for songs about working class life in the North East. They can be overtly political, observational,...
Schoolchildren from a South Tyneside primary school have received national acclaim for their artistic talents.
The National Gallery in London, which houses one of the greatest collections of paintings from internationally renowned artists, has chosen the artwork of Reception and Year 6 at SS Peter and Paul RC Primary School...
Northumberland National Park is working together with CLIF Bar to launch a new initiative that aims to inspire a new generation of stargazers following the launch of the first virtual Northumberland Dark Skies Festival.
The Park was one of five National Parks in the UK to receive a grant...
Get ready for an extraordinary musical bus tour, dedicated to celebrating the very songs that parents once loathed!
Welcome to the "Turn That Racket Down!" tour, an exclusive event happening on Sunday, August 13th.
We kindly request passengers with a particular sensitivity to wear earplugs for a more enjoyable...
