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The new bakers in the Great British Bake-Off tent. From left, Josh, Nicky, Amos, Cristy, Dana, Rowan, Saku, Matty, Tasha, Abbi, Keith, Dan (Picture: Channel 4/Love Productions/Mark Bourdillon)

So nice to see the Bake-Off back Philip Cunnington

Skinner Brothers.

The Gathering Sounds: All you need to know for one day Teesside festival Stephanie Bateman

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

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

Chris Packham presented a new documentary this week, pondering whether the campaign influence governments on climate change needs to change (Picture: Rob Parfitt/Channel 4)

TV naturalist fights the law, and the law mainly wins Philip Cunnington

Clayton and Natalie enjoy a date on My Mum, Your Dad, the new ITV dating show hosted by Davina McCall (Picture: ITV)

My Mum, Your Dad review: The dating show to restore your faith in love Philip Cunnington

The festival takes place at Beggar’s Bridge, a few metres from East Boldon Metro station. Image, Google Maps.

Sunderland and South Tyneside Beer and Cider Festival details announced Tony Gillan

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer returned in a new series of the brilliant Gone Fishing (Picture: BBC/Owl Power/Jonathan Jakob)

Gone FIshing review: I’d rather go fishing than anywhere with Gordon and Gino Philip Cunnington

Joe Caffrey will play the role of Steven in Ben Gettins’ first play, Wearmouth, staged from Monday, September 4 to Wednesday, September 6 at The Customs House in South Shields.

Veteran actor to star in Sunderland writer's debut play about SAFC fans

Nina Sosanya stars as wing governor Leigh Henry in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Screw (Picture: Mark Mainz/STV/Channel 4)

Screw review: Channel 4 comedy-drama avoids 'difficult second album syndrome' Philip Cunnington

Kevin Costner as John Dutton in the Channel 5 drama Yellowstone (Picture courtesy Channel 5)

Yellowstone review: Kevin Costner's new western is swept off the stable floor Philip Cunnington

Gatecrasher 30th Anniversary Show at Don Valley Bowl adds yet more DJs and a second stage

Epic Gatecrasher 30th Anniversary Show adds yet more DJs and a second stage Stephanie Bateman

Farewell to Davey.

21 pictures of panto legend Davey Hopper as he bows out Ross Robertson

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical runs at the Sunderland Empire until Sunday, August 13.

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory The Musical review - Sunderland Empire Nicole Mavin

Noel Gallagher. Portrait by Matt Crockett

The UK’s best kept live secret unveils final plans for 2023 event Stephanie Bateman

Headliners the Happy Mondays

Final line-up confirmed for Bingley Festival Stephanie Bateman

SWITCH DISCO

New nightclub 'Truth' to launch with iconic Swedish DJ 'Basshunter' Stephanie Bateman

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance? Tim Robinson

Jurassic Earth features a park full of life-sized roaming, state-of-the-art animatronic beasts, including Zeus - the world's largest walking T-Rex!

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Jurassic Earth dinosaur show is roaring this way! Graham Walker

Natalie Imbruglia

Australian Popstar Natalie Imbruglia confirmed for Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield Stephanie Bateman

John Constable’s The Cornfield

Artwork attracts almost 3,000 visitors in Jarrow Hayley Lovely

Heathers The Musical review: Not your average high school musical Nicole Mavin

The Vamps will be performing in South Shields this summer and this is everything you need to know about the performance. Photo by Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

The Vamps at South Shields' Bents Park: Times, supports, tickets and more Jason Button

Are you excited for Glastonbury this year? Photo credit: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

All the North East acts representing the region at Glastonbury Festival 2023 Jason Button

Pink in Sunderland: Metro travel advice andow to get to the concerts from South Tyneside and Newcastle. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Pink in Sunderland: Metro travel advice andow to get to the concerts Jason Button

Metro offers advice for travellers on night of Sam Fender and Pink concerts: Full list of closed stations

Metro releases advice and list of closed stations for Sam Fender and Pink gigs Jason Button

Beyonce is playing at the Stadium of Light this week. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella )

Beyonce in Sunderland: How to get to the Stadium of Light from South Tyneside Jason Button

Pat Phoenix who loyally stood by Peter Dudley (photo: Getty Images)

​Corrie scandal as Peter Dudley put his career in jeopardy 40 years ago Steve Cain

Theatre review: Northern Stage challenges children to change the world Evie Lake

International Harry Potter Day is on May 2

How to celebrate International Harry Potter Day Sue Wilkinson

This is South Tyneside Festival summer parade 2022

The festival will return starting with the annual Summer Parade Hayley Lovely

Paul Heaton confirmed as new headliner for Tynemouth's Mouth of the Tyne Festival: Tickets, dates and more. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Paul Heaton confirmed as new headliner for Mouth of the Tyne Festival Jason Button

There is so much to enjoy across the North East this summer!

Seven North East events to attend this summer Jason Button

Children from theatre group Drama Geeks have an upcoming performance of We Will Rock You (young @part)

Young drama group prepare for summer show Hayley Lovely

Six buildings and areas in South Tyneside are on the Heritage at Risk Register.

The six South Tyneside buildings and sites currently at risk Jason Button

David Brewis to bring his new release, Soft Struggles, to The Customs House, South Shields

Field Music's David Brewis to bring new album and orchestra to The Customs House Katy Wheeler

2023 Coronation: Everything you need to know if you want to host a street party in the North East. (Photo by Alastair Grant - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know if you want to host a coronation street party Jason Button

Record Store Day 2023: When is it and where can music fans buy limited edition vinyl in the North East? (KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

All the North East shops to participate in Record Store Day 2023 Jason Button

Tom Whalley as Fleshcreep.

Review of Arbuthnot and The Beanstalk at The Customs House in South Shields Rob Lawson

Rosiefest in full swing.

Date set for big South Tyneside music festival Tom Patterson

Patrick Gosling is set to release his newest single in May as well as a debut EP later in the year. Image credit: Patrick Gosling

Local musician preparing to release newest single

Attractions across the North East to light up blue for World Parkinson’s Day 2023. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

North East to light up blue for World Parkinson’s Day 2023 Jason Button

The Breakfast Club at last year's Hedworth Hall Easter Sunday event.

Easter music festival in South Shields Tom Patterson

Judy Garland who played the character Hannah Brown in the movie Easter Parade (photo: Getty Images)

Memorable holiday film Easter Parade recalled 75 years after release Steve Cain

Eclectic sounds reviewed by Kevin Bryan (photo: Adobe)

​Veterans and best newcomers in harmony Kevin Bryan

The Customs House

What’s on at theatres across South Shields and Sunderland Holly Allton

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Flying kites and massive omelette - Easter traditions from around the world Sue Wilkinson

Kevin Bryan CD reviews (photo: Adobe)

New releases and reissues Kevin Bryan

North East libraries and museums to receive boost as part of national £60m cultural funding injection

North East libraries and museums to receive funding boost Jason Button

National Lottery Open Week 2023: The full list of South Tyneside attractions offering free entry next week (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)

South Tyneside attractions offering free entry for National Lottery Open Week Jason Button

Niki Colwell-Evans as Mrs Johnstone with the Blood Brothers cast (photo: Bill Kenwright Productions Ltd)

Triumph on stage for former X factor star in Willy Russell smash Steve Cain

Kevin Bryan CD releases (photo: Adobe)

Veterans and music newcomers releases Kevin Bryan

Kevin Bryan's eclectic mix of CDs

Archive material and ​fresh sounds Kevin Bryan

Reality star turned country music star, Megan McKenna will be performing at Hardwick Festival 2023.

Hardwick 2023: North East festival announces impressive female line-up Holly Allton

Cheryl is currently starring as Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story.

Geordie icon Cheryl meets with fans before London theatre performance Holly Allton

Mouth Of The Tyne Festival: Siouxsie announced as the weekend's second headliner. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Siouxsie announced as Mouth Of The Tyne Festival's second headliner Jason Button

Beth Macari

New music you should listen to from North East based musicians Holly Allton

South Shields comedian, Lee Kyle.

South Shields comedian Lee Kyle to release stand up special to YouTube Holly Allton

A number of north east museums and galleries are opening their doors as warm spaces.

Tyneside museums welcoming visitors for cost of living support Jason Button

Kevin Bryan CD review from Americana to folk and blues rock (photo: Adobe)

Interesting ‘Evergreen’ to folk and blues rock Kevin Bryan

Going mad with Coco Pos at Bongo's Bingo

Bongo’s Bingo is the definitive bingo experience Chris Page

David Ducasse performing with Scooch at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007

South Shields former Eurovision contestant searching for talented performers Holly Allton

Lindisfarne Festival 2023: More names added to lineup for Northumberland festival. (Photo by Xavi Torrent/Getty Images)

Lindisfarne Festival announces new wave of acts including additional headliners Jason Button