Feb 8, 2018
ABOVE IMAGE Rhonda Perfitt Some of the region’s most entertaining musical acts have been lined up for this year’s Northumberland Live Festival at Blyth with more to be announced – including the headliners. Last year, the The Undertones played their first ever visit to...
Jan 29, 2018
Photo: Sally Newhouse Newcastle blues and rock band STAN have had their talents recognised nationally after winning a national competition. The band played at the renowned Great British Rock and Blues Festival at Butlin’s Skegness earlier in January. Ironically...
Jan 26, 2018
Do we make history or does history make us what and who we are? This is one of the many cryptic and intriguing questions posed in the debut novel of Northumberland author, Richard Abbot-Brailey, Azarias Tor: The History Maker. Cramlington-based Richard was born in...
Jan 24, 2018
The popularity of TV shows such as Dragon’s Den has highlighted the work of British entrepreneurs who have the talent, drive and opportunity to succeed in business. But what if you have that talent but live in a developing country where opportunities are few and far...
Jan 22, 2018
Despite his death 59 years ago next month, the memory of rock and roll legend Buddy Holly is alive and and well thanks to one of Tyneside’s most talented musicians. On Saturday 3rd February, Newcastle based musician Jamie Bell will perform a special live set with his...
