Empty Shop Head Quarters Now Open in Durham
February 22, 2010 by Ewan Palmer · Comments
Friday the 19th of February saw the non-profit arts organisation Empty Shop launch its new head quarters with an open exhibition just off Durham’s Framwellgate Bridge. Read more
Art Students Raise Money For Haitians
January 29, 2010 by Nicholas Robinson · Comments
The earthquake which flattened Haiti over two weeks ago may have destroyed homes, buildings and lives, but the disaster has awoken something closer to home and unique in humanity.
The disaster has stirred our sense of duty to our fellow man, the natural reflex to help another human in need. We may not see it often, but it’s always there, waiting.
Culture Shock Project Looking for More Stories From People in the North East
January 21, 2010 by Ewan Palmer · Comments
CultureShock is an exciting project which is hoping to collect 1000 digital stories from people all over the North East with the number currently at 400.
Wunderbar festival -Haircuts By Children
November 18, 2009 by Ewan Palmer · Comments
Last week gave the brave, trusting and possibly foolish volunteers the chance to take part in the project Haircuts By Children in the Saks salon in Newcastle’s city centre. Read more
CCTV Treasure Hunt comes to Sunderland
October 20, 2009 by Ewan Palmer · Comments
The end of the month will see the live art event The CCTV Treasure Hunt coming to Sunderland. Read more
YouTube star Lauren Luke launches book in Newcastle
October 12, 2009 by Thandi and Walker · Comments
Two years ago, the name Lauren Luke was not a familiar one to people across the world.
However, the YouTube sensation had admirers queuing up to meet her during the launch of her self-titled book at MetroCentre Waterstones last Saturday. Read more
New Moon Book Review
June 26, 2009 by Rupinder Thandi · Comments
New Moon is the second instalment of the international bestselling Twilight saga book series by Stephanie Meyer.
To recap – Twilight is narrated by 17-year-old Bella Swan. She encapsulates us through her journey of falling in love with the dreamy Edward Cullen, who happens to be a ‘vegetarian’ vampire. Read more
Alistair Robinson’s Stereograms of the Dead launch in Sunderland
March 27, 2009 by Ewan Palmer · Comments
Last night saw the launch of Alistair Robinson’s new poetry book Stereograms of the Dead at Waterstones in the Bridges Shopping Centre. Read more
Chris Mullin: A View from the Foothills
March 9, 2009 by Josh Halliday · Comments
Chris Mullin, MP for Sunderland South for 22 years, opens his constituency office door to me. It is a week since his political diaries, A View From The Foothills, were published and they’ve made quite a splash. Read more
Foyle Young Poet of the Year Award at The Sage
March 4, 2009 by Ewan Palmer · Comments
Last night saw the launch of this years prestigious Foyle Young Poet of the Year award at the Sage, Gateshead with performances from two of its previous winners. Read more
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