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County Durham museum's hidden painting discovered by x-ray gets new lease of life as album cover
Barnard Castle
Northumbria University's discovery of a nativity scene hidden behind a painting of the beheading of John the Baptist, belonging to Bowes Museum, will now feature on an album cover by a US band
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Renaissance masterpiece discovered in Northumberland farmhouse sells for more than £60,000 at auction
Northumberland
A painting of the Madonna and Child by the Master of Marradi was tipped to sell for upwards of £50,000 at auction
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Prints created from disc of felled Sycamore Gap tree trunk to go on public display on Hadrian's Wall
Northumberland
The prints will be on display at four locations along the span of the wall until September 1
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Iconic painting 'The Blaydon Races' by North East artist Bob Olley to go under the hammer
South Shields
The artwork is expected to between £1,000 and £1,500 at Anderson and Garland's Summer Country House & Fine Interiors Auction
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Rare European masterpieces including Rembrandt to go on display at County Durham castle
County Durham
Works by Rembrandt, David Teniers and Paulus Potter will be showcased alongside Spanish, French and Italian works at the European Masterpieces Exhibition
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Renaissance masterpiece discovered in Northumberland farmhouse expected to fetch more than £50k at auction
Northumberland
The painting by the Master of Marradi has not been seen by the public for more than 100 years
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County Durham author wins 2024 Indie Book Award for inclusive children’s book
County Durham
Robert Tregoning has won Best Picture Book at the 2024 Indie Book Awards
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1990s music legends James stun Newcastle crowd on epic UK tour
Newcastle Arena
James showed Newcastle a good time on Wednesday night.
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'It starts with someone believing in you': New Writing North launches 25th Northern Writers' Awards
Tyne & Wear
New Writing North is a Newcastle-based charity which exists to support talented people from all ages and backgrounds to access creative opportunities across the North
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See inside the new Last Cage Down exhibition at Bishop Auckland's Mining Art Gallery
County Durham
The exhibition commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Miners' Strike
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County Durham art exhibition explores the demise of coal mining and the miners' strike
Bishop Auckland
The Last Cage Down is being held at the Mining Art Gallery, in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
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Kynren actors who fight as Vikings get engaged on stage at the epic County Durham theatre show
Kynren
Dave Churm and Shannon Walton got engaged on stage at Kynren last year
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Record Store Day sees hundreds queue from before 4am at Reflex in Newcastle city centre
Newcastle City Centre
Vinyl fans were eager to fill gaps in their collections.
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Founding member of Pitmen Painters' exhibition on display at Northumberland's Woodhorn Museum
Museums
Oliver Kilbourn: My Life as a Pitman is on display at Woodhorn Museum until September
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'People with dementia remain creative' - Charity's exhibition and Thomas Bewick book help fill 'big gap' in support
Charity
Equal Arts uses creativity to support people with dementia and boost connection and communication.
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Exhibition celebrating magic of dark skies opens in Northumberland National Park
Northumberland National Park
The artworks have been created by six artists from across the world using a set of pastels created by a local company for the anniversary of Northumberland's dark sky designation
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Banksy unsold at Newcastle auction as bids for rediscovered artwork fail to top £420,000
Newcastle upon Tyne
Iconic 'rediscovered' Banksy painting Happy Choppers was up for sale at Anderson & Garland where it was expected to fetch £500,000-£700,000
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Listen to the Dune, Poor Things and Shōgun audiobook for free with Amazon's Audible trial
Amazon
Amazon's Audible is offering free access to tons of top titles including Shōgun, One Day and Harry Potter with a 30-day free trial
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Hexham Book Festival returns this spring with 55 events over 10 days
Hexham
This year's festival will welcome journalists and politicians, as well as the usual authors and poets
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George Stephenson's lamp sculpture to be unveiled close to his former North Tyneside home
North Tyneside
The 3.6-metre high steel Geordie Lamp will be unveiled on Wednesday, March 20, at the South Gate/West Moor junction
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Art exhibition lasting until 2025 aims to showcase Northumberland castle in 'new and unique way'
National Trust
Embodied Cacophonies is now in situ at Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island
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Hancock Gallery to represent Newcastle with spot at London art fair
Newcastle upon Tyne
The independent city favourite, alongside Tallantyre Gallery in Northumberland, will be joining venues from around the world to showcase artwork
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All the North East places offering free or discounted entry during National Lottery Open Week
Museums
National Lottery Open Week takes place from March 9 - 17 and includes National Trust and English Heritage attractions
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County Durham museum hits £1m milestone in quest to bring Henry VIII's 'lost' tapestry to North East
Museums
Regeneration charity The Auckland Project is looking to raise £4.1m to bring the lost Henry VIII tapestry to the Faith Museum in Auckland Castle
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Town Moor NewcastleNewcastle set for huge two day festival with star DJs and music icons lined upNewcastle will host a massive two day festival this weekend with an eclectic line-up of acts ready to entertain
Tesco, Asda and Lidl issue 'do not eat' warnings and recall contaminated products from shelves
Product Recalls
The Food Standards Agency has issued a number of alerts in recent weeks, warning shoppers not to eat a number of products due to contamination or potential presence of foreign bodies.
Pizza Hut launches Kids Eat Free offer for summer holidays
School Holidays
Free unlimited buffet deal is available at Pizza Hut Restaurants branches across the North East with a £10 adult spend - and for £2 there can be unlimited drinks and ice cream too
Boots offering over £100 off luxury brands in 'classics and heroes' beauty box
Boots
The new beauty box includes skincare, make-up, hair and fragrance favourites from the likes of Elemis, Sol De Janeiro, Drunk Elephant and Urban Decay
Patrick Topping and Schak 'can't wait' to get party started on Newcastle Town Moor this weekend
Town Moor Newcastle
Ticket details for this August 3-4 weekend of music which will see LooseFest present TrickFest on Saturday followed by The 90s Baby Festival on Sunday with Ronan Keating and Blue on the pop-tastic bill
TynemouthHeatwave temperatures see sunseekers head for the coast to enjoy North Tyneside's beautiful beachesThe sizzling school summer holiday weather has proved a hit with sun-seekers who have headed to the coast in their droves to enjoy the North East's amazing seafronts
Pizza Hut launches Kids Eat Free offer for summer holidays
School Holidays
Free unlimited buffet deal is available at Pizza Hut Restaurants branches across the North East with a £10 adult spend - and for £2 there can be unlimited drinks and ice cream too
Patrick Topping and Schak 'can't wait' to get party started on Newcastle Town Moor this weekend
Town Moor Newcastle
Ticket details for this August 3-4 weekend of music which will see LooseFest present TrickFest on Saturday followed by The 90s Baby Festival on Sunday with Ronan Keating and Blue on the pop-tastic bill
Vaux Brewery announces collaboration with Sunderland Sheepfolds to launch new 'Pit Pony' lager
Sunderland
‘Pit Pony’ is a collaboration that will build on almost 200 years of the Vaux brewing legacy in the city
Next offering £60 'bride to be' beauty box full of luxury brands worth over £300
Beauty
The Bride To Be Beauty Box offers more than £240 off skincare and make-up favourites from YSL, REN, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier and more
Newcastle United FC Pre-SeasonUrawa Reds vs Newcastle United LIVE - Early team news and updates from Saitama StadiumFollow all of the live build-up, updates and reaction from Newcastle United's latest pre-season friendly
'Blockbuster' Newcastle United transfer dream Eddie Howe won't allow to die
Eddie Howe
Newcastle United were linked with one marquee signing after another when the takeover went through but the club have to face reality as Alan Shearer comparison made
Forensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractors
Bishop Auckland
Durham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.
Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside
More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
Newcastle United FCTokyo tour diary: The Newcastle United press conference moment that left Dan Burn in stitchesNewcastle United's Japanese fanbase are out in force in Tokyo and one question caused much uproar from Dan Burn and Eddie Howe
Have your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'
NHS
The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment
Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon
Weather
Noctilucent clouds have made several appearances in North East skies in recent weeks - here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon
Tosin Adarabioyo breaks silence on choosing Chelsea over Newcastle United transfer
Newcastle United FC Transfer News
Newcastle were keen on a move for the defender before he made the move to Chelsea
Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August
Morrisons
Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer