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Monday 20 May 2024
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Observatory shines light on rare solar eclipse

A Northumberland astronomer is heading to the US next month to film a rare solar eclipse and beam it back live to the North East. Ellie MacDonald, 26, of Hexham, is travelling to Texas on April 8 on behalf of Kielder Observatory, the Northumberland attraction and educational charity. And clear skies permitting, she’ll capture the …

Lessons we can learn on accessibility

As a technology journalist in my 20s, not only did I spend much of my time interviewing disruptive tech founders across the North East, and wider UK, but such people became my friends. I found a tribe for my passion.  I’d always be envious when those mates would jet off to Austin, Texas, every March …

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