Arts

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Beloved craft chain to shut 9 stores as closing down sales spark rush

Laurie's, on Tile Shed Lane, in East Boldon has now been open for more than one year.

I’ve created an Aladdin’s Cave at my antiques shop and I love it

Paloma will bring her wealth of musical talent to this year's gala

Ad Feature Paloma Faith appointed musical director for crucial fundraising event

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Havant branch of Hobbycraft looks to be safe from closure for now

inside the Glasform workshop, where John Ditchfield makes his beautiful glass sculptures, at Singleton, Lancashire

Video: I built 30ft glass sculpture in my garden...watch how I made it

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

Three Newcastle charities celebrate donations in Skipton's Community Giving Camp...

With The Telegraph publishing their 48 UK counties list, what areas of the UK came out on top in the fields of history and culture in 2024?

The 9 most desirable English counties for history and culture

A new analysis has revealed which numbers are the luckiest on the National Lottery

The identity of mystery North East National Lottery winner revealed

Jordan Banjo attends the premiere event for M&M'S Short Film Festival. The initiative sets to promote the next generation of up-and-coming filmmakers

60% of film fans say misrepresentation of minorities has ruined a film

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Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

WARM SPACES … some of the cultural and community partners involved in the project

Cultural charity awarded £25k to deliver workshops and activities

Some of last year's winners at the Best of South Tyneside Awards.

The Best of South Tyneside Awards are back - here's how to nominate

Occidental Ljubljana warm welcome awaits hotel guests

Chris Page discovers the many delights that Slovenia has to offer the traveller

Anna Longville

Meet the local artist who is ‘showcasing the beauty of the North East’

Edward Dickey, The Building of the Tyne Bridge (1928)

Cherished North East artworks go on display at 10 Downing Street
Nine North East artworks have been mounted in the Prime Minister's residence.
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Finally, the Ambassador of the Year Award was won by Ray Spencer MBE, who has championed the borough for more than 20 years and has proudly supported South Tyneside’s performing arts, cultural and entertainment scene as well as contributing to civic, cultural and community life as well as being an active fundraiser for various South Tyneside charities. Councillor Tracey Dixon described Ray as a “well-known and much-loved local figure”. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Ray said of his win: “I seriously didn’t know, and it is very kind, thank you very much.”

'Mr South Shields'- Ray Spencer MBE steps down from Customs House

Lee Hall will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Arts.

Billy Elliot playwright to receive recognition

A lantern from Jo Howell.

Award-winning arts project to help deliver winter festival

A full day of music will be hitting Stockton this weekend.

The Gathering Sounds Festival set to return to North East this weekend

Dale Meeks

Trust set up in honour of South Shields actor Dale Meeks

Jarrow Through Time exhibition.

Summer art exhibition showcases Jarrow’s inspiring history

John Constable’s The Cornfield

Artwork attracts almost 3,000 visitors in Jarrow

Pictured left to right are Daniel Povey, Claire Finlay, Deputy Leader Coun. Audrey Huntley, Rachel Hull Project Co-ordinator at AutismAble

South Tyneside’s annual parade is bringing community groups together

Three 'curious idols' have been revealed at South Bank, London

Over 8 in 10 adults claim they’re still eager to learn new things

Incredible earth mural appears at a Jurassic Coast quarry

South Shields Museum launches exciting new exhibition
The exhibition will be on until September.
Evie Lake

Orchestras from the UK and Canada will unite as the Coronation Orchestra for the coronation of King Charles III

All the new music and performers for King Charles’ coronation ceremony

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed

Romesh Ranganathan will perform at the 2023 Latitude Festival

Latitude Festival announces new music names and huge comedy bill

The theatre has become too expensive for many parents

Charity survey finds almost half of parents unable to afford theatre

Darren Henley.

Culture chief on boosting the arts in South Tyneside

The Big Jubilee Read celebrates books by authors from across the Commonwealth (photo: Adobe)

The Big Jubilee Read: 70 years' worth of books to inspire you this summer

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Rachael Walsh has released a film tackling grief and guilt.

Filmmakers' pride as work picked up by BBC

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12 indoor ideas for Mother’s Day 2020 amid coronavirus outbreak

Here are some ways to keep your kids happy and busy at home during school closur...

Hadrian Primary School has been awarded a gold ArtsMark

South Shields primary school wins award for its arts provision for pupils

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South Tyneside Lottery winners could win again

Hundreds of postcards have been created by a group of emerging artists as part of a national project supporting people with dementia, their carers and families.

Art project is '˜changing lives' in South Tyneside

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