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A New 'Right Tree in the Right Place' Study Welcomed By Northumberland National Park
  Northumberland National Park Authority is welcoming a new study which is urging that a ‘right tree in the right place’ approach is adopted in reforestation to help benefit people and the planet, reflecting the approach already supported and promoted by the Park. The study, conducted by Kew Gardens, looked...
A New Inspirational Initiative For Stargazers At Northumberland National Park
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...
Japanese Noodle Restaurant Creates DIY Kits For The Festive Season
NOODLE FANS CAN BRING THE JOY OF JAPAN TO THEIR OWN KITCHEN WITH SHORYU RAMEN’S AT HOME KITS THIS FESTIVE PERIOD Authentic Japanese noodle restaurant, Shoryu Ramen, has created delivery slots over the festive period for those wanting to order the popular DIY Shoryu Kit at home this Christmas and...

Martin Kemp at The Fed

LOVERS of one of the greatest music periods in UK history can turn back the clock this month when a member of an iconic band turns DJ. Gateshead’s The Fed will be welcoming former Spandau Ballet star, Martin Kemp on September 16 with his special DJ set featuring the hits...
Historic North East Pub Dating Back To The 1700s Gets A New Look!
A Landmark North East pub – which can trace its roots back to the 1700s – has been given a new lease of life. The Delaval Arms at Old Hartley, near Whitley Bay, has been taken over by the Bartlett family and they have transformed it to give it a...
Pumpkin-Flavoured Treat And Cocktails This Halloween!
NEWCASTLE’S most stylish venue is entering into the spirit of Halloween with pumpkin flavoured teatime treats and a specially created cocktail. On Sunday 31 October Leila Lily’s, at Grey Street, will serve up a specially created Afternoon Tea – for one day only. The venue – owned by Malhotra Group plc...
The Curious Evolution Of Father Christmas
Natural selection? The curious evolution of Father Christmas Today, Father Christmas is probably the most popular symbol of the festive season in the UK, but how did this jolly, gift-bearing, elderly man evolve? Take a trip into Christmases past with former primary school teacher Laura Steele of education resource experts PlanBee to...

Gender Regardless

I’ve never understood the necessity in remarking on the gender of an artist whilst perusing their offerings, whether it be audible or by sight. My first thought is always: ‘Do I like this?’ and if so, ‘why?’ I’ve never found any sense in stating obvious comments such as: ‘female...
North East Entertainment Company Announcing Plans for a New Tour
A NORTH EAST entertainment company hit by the pandemic has proved the show must go on, after announcing plans for a new national tour. And audiences across the region will be able to enjoy the brand new offering from Timeless Entertainment, with three performances set to take place at The...
September 3rd at the Jam Jar and the Bridge Tavern: end of message, see you there. No, wait, there's doodling involved, because that's something that grown-ups do in pubs now. Beavertown is celebrating National Doodle Day on September 3rd by inviting Geordies to pay for their pint with a doodle...

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