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A BBC MasterChef finalist is cooking on gas with his new role as Cookery School head chef for Blackfriars in Newcastle. Anthony O’Shaughnessy has returned to his hometown to help thousands of people in the region to improve their cooking skills with weekday and weekend classes, private parties and corporate...
A brand new 2-day festival held inside Newcastle Castle  The medieval castle at the heart of the city will host two nights of live music from some of the most talented musical acts from the North-East. The event will take place between Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September.    The evenings will...
When I was young, we lived in a very pleasant upper-floor flat in Low Fell, Gateshead, before moving to the coast when I was eleven years old. The move came about after we spent a wonderful holiday in Whitley Bay. Two years after I was married, my husband and I...
Dobbies is hosting a free Grow How session in its Gosforth store with a live demonstration on how to grow your own fruit bowl. Ideal for beginners, and with Q & A time also good for seasoned gardeners, Dobbies' Grow How interactive workshop will take place in Gosforth on Saturday...
A Blyth couple are celebrating the success of their spirits business by encouraging others to shop local and support the hospitality sector with a Blyth to North Shields Treasure Trail Martin and Julie Summers run Clarence Spirits selling gin and other spirits under the brand of St Mary’s Premium Spirits,...
Pioneers of folk-rock, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever, taking it out of small clubs and into the world of gold discs and international tours. Five decades on and the band, led as ever by the iconic vocals of Maddy Prior and a line-up featuring some of...
Sitting on the loo at work is some of the most precious time in a busy person's schedule, so that small room deserves a great design. North East Homeless’ North Shields site is currently undergoing a major £700k refit, and, to ensure that their bogs flush with colour and creativity,...
It is the sixth year of the competition, aimed at young chefs aged 17-23 years, who are either in education or starting out in their professional careers. Entries are open until 1st December 2022. Entrants are asked to produce, photograph and tell us why they selected their risotto dish, and...
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When it comes to tourism, Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world. But with its many attractions and diverse culture, it's well worth the splurge, and with the ability to check the latest lottery results in one place, you just might be able to sit...
Whether you are an international visitor to London and have the luxury of staying there for several weeks or more, or else are visiting London for a short business trip, no matter how long you have in the capital, there is so much to do, see and engage in.  London...

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