“When I think of LEEE JOHN & IMAGINATION, the words music trailblazers come to mind, whose unique sound, definitive style, and body of work have unquestionably left an incredible music legacy, paving the way ahead for so many black British bands that have followed on"
Trevor Nelson, MBE
With record sales...
A beloved café in Tyneside has ingeniously embraced the festive spirit by infusing a Christmas flair into its renowned best-selling offerings.
Dot Bagels, situated at Chillingham Road in Newcastle, boasts a reputation for its delectable home-baked favourites that consistently fly off the shelves.
The hope is that the newest version...
Northern has curated the ultimate playlist for your commute, a tribute to one of their most beloved destinations: Newcastle.
The track listing pays tribute to the city's diverse music scene featuring singer-songwriter Sam Fender as well as indie rockers Maximo Park.
The playlist is 25 minutes long - the length that...
Newcastle’s leading shopping and dining destination, Eldon Square, is set to spotlight the fresh, fearless and fabulous fashion and beauty trends of Newcastle, with a weekend full of incredible masterclasses, showcased by local experts.
Kicking off the Spring Summer season on Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th April Eldon Square invites...
Both women in translation and women translators have long been underrepresented in publishing. In 2018, less than one-third of books translated into English were by women.
So the Poetry Translation Centre are celebrating two leading poets from Tbilisi, Georgia, and their three collaborative translators at The Newcastle Stage. Salome Benidze’s...
On the 25th of July, World Drowning Prevention Day, the region's four blue light services have united to emphasize the utmost significance of water safety.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service, and HM Coastguard have joined forces to underline the dangers that...
In honour of her husband's impactful contributions to the North East through his involvement in the Tyne and Wear Metro and Nissan, Judith Brown, 76, has graciously donated £50,000 to the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS).
The couple, residing in Beamish for nearly three decades, were Judith Brown...
The Alchemist has created a brand-new cocktail menu for the spring and summer seasons, designed to inject some theatre into late-night drinking, with the addition of a cocktail that levitates and a cocktail that has to be smashed to be drunk.
New cocktails include:
The Levitating One has to be seen...
The renowned Middlesbrough music festival, Twisterella, has unveiled its comeback plans with a remarkable 10th anniversary extravaganza scheduled for Saturday, October 12th, 2024.
Additionally, they have revealed the initial lineup of artists set to grace this year's festivities.
Leading the much-loved Teesside festival’s announcement are Belfast post-punk trio Chalk, noisy...
A standout cohort of young leaders from Northumberland and North Tyneside recently began an impactful residential program, skillfully organized by the Bedlington-based charity, Leading Link.
This initiative not only equipped the participants with essential life and social skills but also ignited their entrepreneurial spirit, fostering the development of innovative ideas...
