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Virtual Christmas By Geordie Panto Co
Following the government announcement that the North East will remain in Tier 3 over the festive period, Geordie Panto Co is determined to salvage Christmas the best way they know-how. With all live performances now prohibited, there is no opportunity to enjoy that very British tradition of a Christmas panto....
This Friday 24th April, Stockton-on-Tees born musician Christopher Griksaitis releases his first album, The Piano and Me. The acoustic album features 9 piano songs with vocals, entirely produced by Christopher himself. The launch concert will be on Facebook on Friday 24th April at 8:30pm. “The time I spend at the piano is...
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...
Unique Design Wins International Award For Tyneside Bar
THE STYLISH interiors created for a Newcastle bar has taken a top honour at a prestigious international awards ceremony. The unique wallpaper and look of Leila Lily’s at Grey Street beat of competition from around the world at the FESPA awards, which celebrate print excellence across the globe. It was the...
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...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Worcester Warriors
Newcastle Falcons have named a power-packed line-up for Friday’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener at home to Worcester Warriors. The 8pm kick-off at Kingston Park Stadium sees the Falcons going with the same back line which started last weekend’s Gallagher Premiership trip to London Irish, director of rugby Dean Richards making...
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As preparation for the up and coming release of their new EP “Drifting Sands”, The River Coasters, Jon (guitar) and Sam (Vocals and percussion)  share the crucial parts of their background leading to their current status in the music industry, in an interview to let us all know what...
The Search To Find The North East's Artist Of The Year Is On!
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...
County Durham Brothers Sleep Overnight in Church to Help Vulnerable People
Two boys from County Durham have recently raised £475 for The People’s Kitchen by sleeping overnight in a church. Henry Spencer, aged 12, and his younger brother Dylan, aged 9, decided to spend the night in the church to raise awareness and funds for the charity after feeling concerned...
Joanne B Kaar's new and ongoing project takes inspiration from aprons in all their various forms, and she is sharing your stories and photos on her blog for all to enjoy. If you have any classic aprons, house dresses, wrap aprons, housecoats, ‘dusters' or pinnies, either worn now, stashed in...

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