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British Vogue’s Alec Maxwell to lead workshop with fashion students

Fashion students from the University of Sunderland are in for a treat this week, as they learn the...

Free creative-writing courses underway to celebrate life around River Skerne

A CREATIVE writing project celebrating life around a North-East river has started with the first...

World Book Day brings back WW2 memories

WORLD Book Day brought back childhood memories of hiding in an air raid shelter during the Second...

Mardi Gras carnival parades through Peterlee care home

A CARNIVAL paraded through the halls of a Peterlee care home when residents and staff threw their...

Carnival atmosphere for care home Mardi Gras party

A MARDI GRAS party brought the atmosphere of the annual New Orleans carnival to a Northumberland...

Grayson Perry’s tapestries to return to Sunderland

TAPESTRIES created by one of the UK’s favourite artists and chronicling the life story of a...

Historic and listed buildings projects create growing pipeline for architect

The in-house building surveying team of the Durham-based award-winning architect and surveyors,...

That’s a wrap! Sunderland’s double win at RTS Awards

Talented filmmakers from the University of Sunderland have walked away with not one, but two...

Creating stand out product images on social media

By Emeka Ikechi, Director, Vanity Studios Social media can be a useful marketing tool. If you have...

Arts Centre Washington launches Spring programme

DRAMA, live music and film help make up a busy spring programme at Arts Centre Washington (ACW)....

GASLIGHT by Patrick Hamilton

Jack and Bella Manningham seem to live a happy life – but a quiet malevolence and casual...

A Northern Odyssey by Shelagh Stephenson

How did American artist Winslow Homer come to settle in Cullercoats in 1881? Stephenson’s...

North Yorkshire DJ is making waves with debut electronic EP

AN up-and-coming multi-electronic musician and DJ who started producing tracks on his laptop when...

Dog Therapy Cafe Opens at Newcastle Care Home

It’s smiles all round for residents at Exemplar Health Care’s Tyne Grange care home in Newcastle,...

Brewery launches campaign with simple message – Drink Cask Beer

Black Sheep Brewery is marking its 30th birthday, by embarking on a mission to tackle the...

Take A Taste of Jesmond Dene House!

Executive Head Chef Danny Parker and the Jesmond Dene House team are bringing their diners ‘A...

Students get back to doing their ‘favourite things’

Students had to climb ev’ry mountain to ensure their first college production since the pandemic...

“Ceramics is on fire”: Graduate artist returns to inspire next generation

From an early age, University of Sunderland Glass and Ceramics graduate, Craig Mitchell, has been...

Hallelujah! Students bring Sister Act to Sunderland

Performing Arts students from the University of Sunderland are about to ignite the city’s new...

Valentine’s Play: Student’s gaming event takes romance to next level

As couples celebrate one of the most romantic nights of the year, one Sunderland PhD student is...

February photo competition for young people

With the half term school holidays Nepacs, a north east charity, are running a February photo...

Making the most of a cosplay photoshoot

By Emeka Ikechi, Director, Vanity Studios Fuelled by the rise of superhero movies and game...

First school musical in two years leaves audience wanting more

THE full cast finally came together for the first time just as the curtain rose on a spectacular...

Children describe impact of domestic abuse in new book

CHILDREN who have lived with domestic abuse are among those who have shared their powerful...

Valentine’s Day: Newcastle revealed as the most romantic UK city

With the most romantic day of the year just around the corner, new research from retail data...

Superglue by Tim Crouch

“No nature, no future!” A group of climate activists gather at a woodland burial ground to say...

Joe Rogan Spotify saga: University media expert on the impact of podcasting

It’s been a controversial start to the year for Spotify. Musicians, including Neil Young and Joni...

Contribution to festival shines a light on students’ work

ARTS students have lent a light touch to a major town centre festival. Level 1 and 2 art and...

Audiences hungry for Oliver! after two year gap

LIVE performances will be back soon at a North East school as pupils make final preparations for...

Young artists see red

Five young art and design students have been handed the opportunity of a lifetime, to work with...

And Just Like That… Student journalist bags EXCLUSIVE with SATC reboot star

A budding fashion journalist from the University of Sunderland is living her best life – after...

Artworks, stories and recorder carrots in care home’s creative challenge month

A MONTH of creative challenges has seen residents at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home exploring...

Culture Durham launches new brand and website ahead of UK City of Culture bid

Culture Durham, a partnership of cultural organisations from across County Durham, has unveiled...

World renowned musicians help school celebrate chapel organ landmark

WORLD renowned organists are to help a school community celebrate an important moment in the...

25,000 viewers find What’s On Your Mind?

MORE than 25,000 have viewed work produced for an innovative arts project that will help shape...

Fierce, fabulous… and fashionably late – the L.O.L Surprise! Dolls are coming to Newcastle this March!

One of this season’s most eagerly anticipated live shows has rescheduled the Newcastle leg of its...

Students with PTSD discover the healing power of art

Mature students Simon Green and Su Devine come from very different walks of life, but they have...

NOF Board Director awarded OBE for services to transatlantic offshore wind collaboration

NOF Board Director Alan Lowdon has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the...

Children’s author inspires pupils to open a creative chapter of their lives

A FORMER teacher, encouraged to become a writer by eminent author Michael Morpurgo, has been...

Students have a ball designing mayoral artwork

ART and design students exhibited their global awareness as they designed the artwork for a...

Dementia-friendly colouring book of care home artists’ work

ARTWORK created by Teesside care home residents has been turned into a dementia-friendly colouring...

Youth group’s magic Christmas gifts for elderly

MAGIC, dance, and poetry were among several surprise Christmas gifts given to elderly North...

ArtSci digital exhibition extends its run after thousands visit

One Cell At A Time, a digital exhibition featuring new work by 13 commissioned artists, has been...

Just over a week to go until The January Challenge

Every new year provides a chance to reflect, and for many, getting a healthier balance between...

Give your imagery a Christmas feel without resorting to the obvious

By Emeka Ikechi, Director, Vanity Studios When the festive season is in full swing, it’s a good...

Unique gift on offer to film fans for the first time this Christmas

A new streaming platform, launched just this year, has a membership option that is the perfect...

Arts Centre Washington showcases work of two local artists

AN exhibition of work by two local artists has gone in display at Arts Centre Washington. Neither...

NEWCASTLE CARE HOME RESIDENTS GO GLOBAL

Residents at Ashton Court care home in Newcastle have ‘gone international’ after their partnership...

YARM SCHOOL PUPILS’ ART SUPPORTS SOUTH CLEVELAND HEART FUND

A Yarm School pupil launched a 2022 calendar, featuring pupils’ artwork, to raise much-needed...

Northern Stage announces new Trustees

Northern Stage announces new board members Disabled writer, performer and activist Richard Boggie,...

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