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Take a peek at Lumiere 2023 as it opens in Durham and Bishop Auckland for four days
Durham Lumiere
Lumiere 2023 will take place in Durham city and Bishop Auckland, County Durham, between Thursday and Sunday
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Music legend Sting pays tribute to Tyneside and a career built on dreams from Wallsend
Sting
Sting reflected on how the "profound sense of place" found in Tyneside had helped him stay sane in an "intoxicating" world of fame and celebrity
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Sunderland University to honour Billy Elliot writer with award for his contribution to arts and culture
University of Sunderland
Acclaimed playwright Lee Hall will be presented with the award at the university's London graduation ceremony on Thursday.
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Northumberland arts venue celebrates 40th anniversary
Hexham
The Queen's Hall in Hexham has had several events throughout 2023 to celebrate 40 years, though a special one last week marked the anniversary with a cake in the shape of the building
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Former Ashington High School student presents first solo exhibition at Woodhorn Museum
Ashington
Jamie Sinclair's display Hjem explores the journeys of refugees and people seeking asylum who have come to Northumberland
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Public appeal for artwork as Baltic has second Open Submission show
Culture
Members of the public can submit pieces of art to be displayed at the Gateshead gallery
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New museum exploring 6,000 years of faith in Britain opens in County Durham castle this weekend
Museums
The Faith Museum in Bishop Auckland opens in the 14th-century wing of Auckland Castle and has more than 250 objects related to faith
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North Tyneside community centre launches book on lives of 15 local women
North Tyneside
The Pottery Bank Community Centre has launched a book which aims to cover a range of social issues
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Narcissistic mother-daughter thriller wins 2023 Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction
Northumberland
Stone Cold Truth by Karys Frank scooped the literary prize which aims to celebrate crime and thriller storytelling of those who are from, or whose work celebrates, the North East
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New Gateshead art gallery showcases local talent - with a nod to the past
Gateshead
Putting talent in the picture - Come View My Art Gallery, which began as a Facebook group, has opens its doors and alongside the new art is little-seen work by late greats Norman Cornish and Charlie Rogers
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Newcastle Mela: Thousands brave heavy rain for vibrant celebration of South Asian culture
Newcastle City Centre
The first day of the Newcastle Mela saw thousands enjoy the festivities - unbothered by heavy rain.
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Mela in the City: Acts delight fans at Grey's Monument preview ahead of Bank Holiday extravaganza
Newcastle City Centre
The Mela in the City gave Newcastle city-centre shoppers a taste of the entertainment to come at this weekend's Mela.
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Face paint, bucket hats and tie-die - fans party in the sun at Noughty 90s Festival in Leazes Park
Newcastle City Centre
Music fans brought out the glow sticks and facepaint at the Noughty 90s music festival.
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The 16 spectacular photos shortlisted for the 2023 Northern Photography Prize
Northumberland
The prize commends photos which "capture the essence of the North East of England"
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Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction 2023 shortlist announced
Northumberland
Five writers have been shortlisted, which offers a cash prize to authors whose are from, or whose work celebrates, the North East
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I went to see Six at the Theatre Royal Newcastle and thought it was a brilliant mix of Horrible Histories and a hen party
Theatre Royal
The hit musical Six brightens up the oft-overlooked lives of Henry VIII's wives.
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South Tyneside museum to host exhibition on North East food from Roman Times to present day
South Tyneside
The exhibition will tell the stories of local delicacies and a host of well-known South Tyneside eateries
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'Bord waalk' sculpture trail inspired by birds of the Northumberland Coast launched in Amble
Northumberland
12 sculptures have been installed in Amble but an existing bird-themed sculpture and a stained glass window in St Cuthbert's Church have been incorporated
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Durham Brass Festival is back this July with spectacular performances and new commissions
Partner Stories
Here's what you need to know about tickets and the programme when Brass returns from July 9-16, bringing the streets alive with the sound of music
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Whitley Bay Carnival puts on spectacular parade as it celebrates 10th birthday
Whitley Bay
The streets of Whitley Bay came alive with colour, music and cheer as the parade made its way through the town to kick off the bank holiday weekend
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Whitley Bay artist creates incredible unique nature paintings on bird feathers
Whitley Bay
Each one of Imogen Clark's breathtaking works can take up to 50 hours to complete and has involved several painstaking years of trial and error to master the unusual talent
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Talented Seaham artist captures the colour of the North East in stunning paintings
Seaham
Tynemouth Market regular Trudy Kepke is 'living the dream' after finally being able to pursue her passion for art full-time
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Blyth artist creates stunning glass art by hand where every piece is unique
Blyth
Carol Nicholson paints her artwork onto vases, candle holders, windows and other glassware to create one-of-a-kind keepsakes
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Farm photographs go on display in landscape that inspired them
Culture
The pictures by photographer Joanne Coates are on display at the Langdon Beck Hotel
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Marks and Spencer shoppers praise 'gorgeous' £69 coat as a 'must-have' for winter
The textured coat has been praised for its 'super soft' material and 'really stylish' colour, with shoppers saying it 'goes with everything'
Girls Aloud tour presale sparks backlash as fans hit out at 'ridiculous' ticket prices
Girls Aloud
Fans hoping to get a spot at the front when Cheryl, Nadine, Kimberley and Nicola reunite in 2024 will have to fork out over £200 per ticket
Marks and Spencer shoppers say 'the cosiest' £45 winter dress earns 'a lot of compliments'
Marks & Spencer
The cable knit dress has been praised as 'very comfortable' and 'so classy' with shoppers saying it can be dressed up or down.
Durham fine-dining restaurant Faru named as Michelin Guide favourite just eight months after opening
Durham City Centre
Faru, on Silver Street in the city centre, has made the November list of the Michelin Inspectors' Favourite New Restaurants
Martin Lewis shares the date when supermarkets slash the cost of Christmas food
Martin Lewis
The consumer expert has explained how shoppers can get Christmas vegetables at reduced prices - here are more details
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The Christmas countdown has begun, let the deals begin
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Durham fine-dining restaurant Faru named as Michelin Guide favourite just eight months after opening
Durham City Centre
Faru, on Silver Street in the city centre, has made the November list of the Michelin Inspectors' Favourite New Restaurants
Seaham spa named among top three in the North East at Good Spa Guide awards
County Durham
Staff at Seaham Hall's Serenity Spa said they were 'thrilled and deeply honoured' to be recognised as one of the best spas in the region
Tesco giving away £250 gift cards to customers this festive season
Tesco
Tesco Clubcard members have a chance to win a sweet £250 gift card this festive season
Girls Aloud 2024 tour extra dates added including third Newcastle Utilita Arena show
Girls Aloud
Several shows have already sold out in the presale - but fans have another chance to get tickets with six new dates added in Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow, Birmingham, London and Liverpool
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Strictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by move
It has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Marks and Spencer shoppers praise 'gorgeous' £69 coat as a 'must-have' for winter
Marks & Spencer
The textured coat has been praised for its 'super soft' material and 'really stylish' colour, with shoppers saying it 'goes with everything'
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How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
'Incredible' Nick Pope has 'best game of his life' in Newcastle's draw with PSG
Nick Pope
The Newcastle United shot stopper was the standout performer at the Parc Des Princes
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The Christmas countdown has begun, let the deals begin
Christmas
From filling your freezer to creating festive mischief, SPAR has all the brrr-illiant offers you need this December
Erik ten Hag stands by Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of Newcastle United visit
Newcastle United FC
The Red Devils head to St James' Park on Saturday night following a Champions League horror show at Galatasaray
I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin makes awkward gaffe over name of campmate Nick Pickard
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Nick Pickard and Nigel Farage faced a Bushtucker Trial in the latest episode of the ITV show - and fans were quick to pick up on Ant's mistake during the programme