Apr 1, 2026
Urgent Appeal from The People’s Kitchen: Sleeping Bags Needed to Protect Vulnerable People from Cold Spring Nights. The People’s Kitchen is issuing an urgent appeal to the public for donations of sleeping bags to support people facing cold spring...
Mar 30, 2026
A Gateshead musician is redefining live performance by turning audience-submitted thoughts, memories, and ideas into fully improvised songs on stage, using a masked persona designed to remove fear, inspire connection, and give everyone a voice. Annie Enclave is an...
Mar 27, 2026
The Sunday for Sammy Trust is delighted to announce that applications are opening for its Spring 2026 round of grants, supporting the next generation of performing arts talent from the North East of England. The Trust offers financial assistance to young performers to...
Mar 26, 2026
Michelle Brannigan, CEO of Full Circle Food Project, has hailed the success of a vibrant community food festival held on Saturday at Hirst Welfare, bringing together nearly 150 people from a wide range of cultural and religious backgrounds. The event marked the finale...
Mar 23, 2026
Three giants of the contemporary folk world – Billy Mitchell, Bob Fox and Jez Lowe – are reuniting as The Pitmen Poets for a new national tour celebrating the songs, stories and heritage of North East England’s coalfield communities....
