Arts & Culture

Bobby Pattinson: The Godfather of North East Comedy and a Philanthropic Icon
Bobby, hailed as the Godfather of North East comedy was born and has resided in Gateshead his entire life. His comedic talents have taken him across the globe, where he has shared stages with renowned figures in the entertainment industry. In addition to his success in showbiz, Bobby has demonstrated...
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Blues veterans The Blues Band are set to play Sage, Gateshead, on 28th October. Formed in 1979 by ex-Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness as a band “just to play the blues”, The Blues Band are today regarded as one of the best purveyors of rhythm and blues...
Big Band Brings Proms In The Park To Hardwick Hall Hotel
As part of its Outdoor Summer Sessions programme, Hardwick Hall Hotel, County Durham, is planning a Proms In the Park afternoon, featuring Musicians Unlimited Big Band on Sunday 6 September. The 20 piece orchestra formed in Hartlepool has been playing together for more than 30 years and will be performing...
Credit: Valentine Fabre, Dent Blanche, Switzerland © Ben Tibbetts
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing two nights of thrilling adventure films to the PLAYHOUSE, Whitley Bay on 23 and 24 April, 2020. The whole tour will cover loads of venues across the UK and Ireland between now and the 26th of May 2020, so if you...
Newcastle's Andrew Cushin Joins Hardwick Festival Line Up
One of the UK’s most talked-about up-and-coming artists will be joining a stellar lineup at Hardwick Festival this weekend (Aug 21 and 22). Newcastle-born singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin has been added to the list of big-name performers who will play on the first day of the event, held in the grounds...
South Tyneside Students Receive Recognition For Their Artistic Flair
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...
Teeside University Academics Receive Prestigious National Teaching And Learning Award
Teesside University academics have achieved prestigious national recognition in the latest Advance HE Teaching Excellence Awards. The Sports Injury Clinic team, from the School of Health & Life Sciences, comprising Paul Chesterton (Associate Professor - Learning and Teaching), Gillian Naylor (Senior Lecturer), Deborah Harris (Sport and Exercise Clinics and Placement...
North East Charity Receives Support From The Sir Graham Wylie Foundation
A North East charity supporting those who are, or who are facing, homelessness, has received a welcome boost from The Sir Graham Wylie Foundation. North East Homeless – which runs a range of services from its North Shields hub – can now plan for the future, after Sage founder, Sir...
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, is today launching a fundraising appeal. The open air museum is a charity that relies on visitors for 95% of its income, including ticket sales and catering and retail purchases. The museum is due to reopen on 23rd July, however with no visitors since...
Slow your speed! Local housebuilder partners with Hebburn school to design posters for Road Safety Week
16 November 2021: Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East, is teaming up with primary school students in Hebburn to help raise awareness of road safety.  As part of Road Safety Week (15-21 November), the five star housebuilder invited year four students from Hebburn Lakes Primary School to design road posters...

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