Western Quay’s New Single Brings WWI Soldier’s Words to Life for Armistice Day
A moving new single, No Rain for My Honeybee, has been released by Western Quay a Tyneside-based musical collective inspired by the bond between...
Vessels to Sail Up the River Tyne for Remembrance Sunday Thanks to MVS Northumbria
For the 13th consecutive year, the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) Northumbria Unit will lead a poignant river procession on the Tyne in honour of...
Creative Histories Unfold at Belsay Hall’s Make and Mend Studio
This autumn, Belsay Hall unveils Make and Mend, a distinctive collaboration with Northumbria University’s Schools of Design and Architecture. The project reimagines the Hall’s...
St George’s Catholic Primary Marks 150 Years of Faith, Learning and Community in Fenham
Pupils and staff past and present gathered to celebrate when a school in Fenham reached a very special milestone. It was the 150th anniversary of...
Newcastle Pupils Mark VE Day with Wartime Costumes and Special Guest Memories
Children at a Newcastle school were joined by a very special guest when they celebrated the eightieth anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day...
New Gallery at Woodhorn Museum Honours Photographer Mik Critchlow’s Coalfield Legacy
A highly anticipated new gallery dedicated to the acclaimed photographer Mik Critchlow will officially open at Woodhorn Museum on Saturday 24 May 2025. The Coal...
Historic Durant Hall to Become Modern Education Hub in Newcastle City Centre
Plans to transform an historic meeting hall, which is currently part of Newcastle’s only Art- Deco church, into a modern education and learning centre,...
Newcastle Cathedral to Honour Danish War Sailors on VE Day 80
VE Day 2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II, with churches and communities across the country set to mark the...
Dunston Staiths Opening Days Announced: Explore This Historic Landmark
The Staiths will be open on the first Saturday of each month between May and September, plus bonus openings and events:  Saturday 3 May  Saturday 17...
Whitley Bay Pupils Honour Holocaust Memorial Day with Readings and Artwork
Children from a Whitley Bay primary school joined others from across the region for a special remembrance gathering to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Organised by...