One of Britain’s most famous locomotives is to spend four weeks in the North East as part of a railway festival. Summer at Locomotion will take place from July 20 to September 1, with Flying Scotsman in residence at the Shildon visitor attraction until August 18. Flying Scotsman steam rides are now available to book, …
Popular stage show Birdsong to return to the region A new production of First World War drama Birdsong begins a national tour in the autumn, arriving at Newcastle Theatre Royal from January 21 to 25 next year. Rachel Wagstaff’s stage adaptation of Sebastian Faulks’s 1993 bestselling novel of war and romance premiered in London in …
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has promised the region a triple transport boost after revealing rail, Metro and bus passengers will benefit from new investment and the removal of time-consuming red tape. The QT has been campaigning for the reopening of the Leamside Line, the extension of the Metro network to Washington and for the …
What a gig to begin Durham’s annual celebration of brass! The splendour of the cathedral; contrasting musical moments of storm and tranquillity; the end of a momentous week. “I’ve been asked not to be too political,” said Ross Forbes of the Durham Miners’ Association at the microphone… but there was a massive cheer. A festival …
Moves to inject new life into one of Newcastle’s historic buildings have received a welcome boost with a financial contribution and support from a national organisation. The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) has made an award of £36,539 to go towards the restoration of the Keelmen’s Hospital which has occupied a commanding site overlooking Newcastle Quayside …
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