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Culture and Entertainment
Interview: Cathy Newman brings Bloody Brilliant Women to Durham Book Festival
Cathy Newman is still getting used to being asked the questions, as opposed to putting them across. “I definitely find it easier asking the questions,” she laughed, backstage in her dressing room at the Gala Theatre, Durham. The Channel 4 News presenter has been getting used to being the topic […]
EE to “sleep rough” to raise awareness of homelessness
On the 27 October 2018, EE employees will brave the cold night to raise awareness of homeless in the region. Employees of the Mobile Network provider EE are to sleep outside for a night for a fundraiser for The People’s Kitchen, a charity based in Newcastle. Lindsey Wallace, sectional head of […]
Fulfilling Lives: free employment advice for people with disabilities
People with physical and learning disabilities and their carers can find out more about getting into employment at a free event this week. The Fulfilling Lives event will take place at New College Durham on Thursday 25 October between 10am and 1pm and is dedicated to achieving greater equality for […]
Gin, guts & bewitching bots: night of your LIFE
Fancy spending the night dissecting, drinking and dancing with the dead? The Life Science Centre is opening its doors after dark for a spooktacular adult-only Halloween party. ‘Halloween Late: Bewitching Bots’ is an 18+ event and takes place at the award-winning science complex in Newcastle on Friday 26th October. Sheela Bell, the […]
The latest Sunderland exhibition is a showcase for local artists
Mackie’s Corner is currently hosting the Sunderland Indie 20/20 VISION Exhibition. It runs until October 13 and, in two three-week blocks, displays the work of 20 members of Sunderland Indie. The building previously hosted two commissioned exhibitions during the Tall Ships Races. The Creator of the exhibition, Barrie West, discussed its origins: […]
Dr Who’s That Girl? A Preview with John Paul Green
John Paul Green, a Film, Media and Cultures lecturer at the University of Sunderland, discusses the latest incarnation of Doctor Who ahead of the upcoming series. And as the new series hits our screens on Sunday, 7 October, the thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, takes over the TARDIS helm. John Paul […]
Sunderland Airshow 2018 – Aerial Highlights
The Sunderland Airshow, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, continues to be a spectacular event. Our students have collected some of the most stunning images from this year’s show and compiled them in the gallery below. A wide range of aircraft, including MiGs, chinooks, Vampires, Luftwaffe and Autogyros were […]
New ‘DIY’ radio station Slink Radio opens in Newcastle
Slink radio, a new online radio platform based in Newcastle opened it’s doors in May and wants to “represent people who don’t get represented”. The new station which went on air May 4th in Newcastle City Centre, is looking to represent the underground scene in the North East. The […]
Live InDurham takes over Durham City for a night
A monthly event held across Durham is helping to give local music hopefuls a chance to showcase their talents at venues across the city. Live InDurham is an initiative which gives a roster of musicians the opportunity to perform at locations which they would usually find difficult to get a […]