Category: Entertainment

Charities on Track for Bumper 2015 Riverside Run

Newcastle Falcons have made two changes to the starting fifteen from their Aviva Premiership match against Gloucester, as they travel to take on near neighbours Sale Sharks this Saturday (KO 14:00)

Care Workers Craft Skills for Parade

Care workers from across the North East are entering a wonderland of bunny rabbits, baskets and bunting as they prepare for one of the summer’s biggest events.

Advice on Offer to First Time Buyers at Free Newcastle Building Society Mortgage Event

People looking to take their first step onto the housing ladder can get advice on how they can best look to achieve their goals at a special Newcastle Building Society event taking place next week.

St James’ Park to Host Big Hospitality Conversation

YOUNG people keen to work in the North East’s hospitality industry will come face to face with some of the sector’s biggest businesses at a special event this month (May) – and may even land a job.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Choose Newcastle as Their Home Port for Flagship Balmoral

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has made the strategic decision to base its 1350 guest capacity flagship Balmoral in Newcastle for the first time ever, from May to August 2016.

Super Furry Animals to Headline Bingley Music Live!

Musical revolutionaries Super Furry Animals are the latest headliners promised by Bingley Music Live along with a host more acts as it bring four headliners over three days to the Myrtle Park, Bingley site for the first time in the festival’s history.

Centenary Celebration at a Local Care Home

A local lady and former WREN, who served during the Second World War, has turned 100.

South Tyneside Tunes up for a Month of Music

FROM Britpop to brass, South Tyneside will be making music next month (June) as part of a packed programme of family events.

House for Sale Exhibition

This is the first time the Alan Morley house and urban subject pictures have been displayed as a set.

Michelin Standard School Dinners on the Menu at Rockliffe Hall

Teesside school pupils were treated to an extra special lunch this week while they learnt the tricks of the trade from one of the country’s top chefs at Rockliffe Hall near Darlington.

Innovative Film and Art Showcased at Castle Keep

ONE of Tyneside’s historic monuments will be combining the old with the new, when it showcases some unique contemporary art at a special one-off event.

History Month Spotlight on Town’s Central Library

MIDDLESBROUGH’S iconic Central Library is in the spotlight next week as part of the town’s Local History Month.

Volunteers Needed for Summer Reading Challenge

YOUNG volunteers are needed help run the Record Breakers Summer Reading Challenge 2015 in libraries over the summer holidays.

Primary School Pupils Take a Tour of Stockton

HARTBURN Primary School pupils made a trip into Stockton last week to find out about the Town Centre’s multimillion pound transformation and fascinating history.

Parade to Mark 45 Years of Pride

More than 7000 people are expected to take to the streets of Newcastle this summer to celebrate 45 years of world Pride.

“Distant Voices” Exhibition Comes to North Shields

North Shields photographer, Alison Spedding shares with you the voices and photographs of local people as they recount stories of what daily life was like in the North East, during and immediately after WW2.

Hambleton Businesses Invited to Thriving Thirsty Thursday

Local good causes and businesses across Hambleton are set to benefit thanks to the continued success of the ‘Thirsty Thursday’ networking event in Stokesley.

Make Sure You Know How to Have Your Say on 7 May

Voters are being reminded to make sure they are ready to take part in the UK Parliamentary general election (and local elections) taking place on Thursday 7 May.

Appeal for Foster Carers

STOCKTON Council is appealing for more people to think about becoming foster carers to help support some of the most vulnerable young people in the area.

The Unthanks in County Durham

Rather than embarking on some grand celebration, The Unthanks are quietly marking their 10th anniversary this year with a short tour of small intimate spaces, with a paired back line-up, their feeling being that if folk music is a lifelong pursuit, 10 years is just a drop in the ocean.

Chefs Cook Up a Series of Distinctly Delicious Demos

DARLINGTON’S finest chefs will be sharing their skills and recipes this weekend as the Distinctly Delicious Festival of Food returns to the town.

We Will Remember Them

The 2015 Community Lectures Series opens next week (May 13) at the University of Sunderland with a thought-provoking talk about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), which dates back to the beginning of the First World War.

Cocktail Queen Raises a Toast to the New Princess

THE woman behind top Tyneside bar, Tiger Hornsby, has created a special cocktail to toast the new royal baby – as she prepares to welcome her own.

Lego Aacademy Building Futures in Middlesbrough

AN exciting new learning initiative is helping Middlesbrough youngsters build brighter futures.

SLIDING FOR SUCCESS

One of the North East’s leading catering companies has gone “Back to the Future” and slid into the present for a pair of unique, regional events.

Get On The Ball With Paul Addison For Sports Report Course

FOOTBALL enthusiasts are being offered a rare opportunity to learn the craft of sports reporting under the guidance of BBC Tees stalwart Paul Addison.

Spend the Weekend at a Top North East Festival

Music lovers can now pitch their tent at one of the North East’s leading festivals.

Fundraising Partnership Blossoms with Latest £33,000 Donation

The partnership between a North East charity and leading leisure firm has continued to blossom following its latest fundraising success.

Explore Middlesbrough’s Heritage in Local History Month

THE spotlight is turned on Middlesbrough’s rich heritage during Local Heritage Month which starts on Friday (May 1).

Corks are Popping at the Stadium of Light

Corks will be popping in Sunderland next week, as one of the city’s leading venues matches world class Champagne with the finest cuisine.

Crown the King and Queen of the May at Bede’s World

AN ancient English festival, whose origins can be traced back to pre-Roman times, is being celebrated this bank holiday at a top North East museum.

Peppa Pig and George are Back by Popular Demand May Bank Holiday (04 May)

Lucky youngsters from across the region have the chance to see children’s favourites Peppa Pig and her little brother George.

G and T Tipples Fit for Royalty at Tiger Hornsby

A popular North East bar is inviting guests to indulge in some tasty tipples at an event inspired by a trend from Victorian London.

Team Midas Records Launches Thursday

This Thursday, 30th April 2015, Reality TV talent scout and PR guru Dean Midas Maynard officially launches his new record label, Team Midas Records…and you could be a part of it.

Suited With Pride

Screen Shot 2015-04-29 at 12.41.20The North East’s leading LGBT charity is hoping to raise “money, money, money” at its annual Black Tie Ball.

Superheroes Land at Billingham Library to Mark Free Comic Book Day

A CHANCE to learn how to draw your inner superhero, show off your fancy dress and receive free comic books are just some of the fun activities on offer at a drop-in event to celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the new Billingham Library on Saturday 2 May.

Rockliffe ‘Riders’ Attempt Gruelling Challenge to Raise Funds for Heart Unit

Intrepid sportsmen and women from Rockliffe Hall in Hurworth, County Durham will be taking part in a major challenge to raise funds for a children’s heart unit.

Children’s Author Thrills Stockton Schoolchildren

Screen Shot 2015-04-28 at 09.08.46SIMON MAYLE, a popular children’s author, entertained children with a reading from his latest book, ShoutyKid 2: How Harry Riddles Mega-Massively Broke The School, at Christ The King RC Primary School in Thornaby this past Friday (24 April).