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How film fans can walk in footsteps of Harry Potter and Avengers at Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral
The city landmark has been used regularly as a TV and film location and this summer visitors are being invited to explore where scenes were shot for blockbuster movies - and there's free food on offer too
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Free Newcastle theatre tickets and food for kids on offer to help parents during school holiday
Northern Stage
Northern Stage in Newcastle launches August 2-19 scheme to widen access to shows and help tackle 'holiday hunger'
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Family day out ideas if it's raining in Newcastle and the North East
School Holidays
Here are some top ideas for places to take the kids and family activities during the weekend and school holiday when the weather is drizzly
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Beamish Museum's Summer of Fun: What's on at the County Durham attraction this year
Beamish Museum
The open air museum is hosting a plethora of activities every day during the summer holidays, starting this week
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Kynren slashes ticket prices by 20% ahead of weekend's first show
Kynren
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England opens in County Durham this Saturday and a 20% discount is available on tickets for its first shows - but just until Friday
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Family-friendly events hosted by the Auckland Project in County Durham this summer
Bishop Auckland
The Auckland Project is ready to keep families entertained this summer with a wide range of family-friendly activities
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Newcastle's free film programme in full as NE1 Screen on the Green launches daily movies for summer holidays
Newcastle City Centre
NE1's Screen on the Green schedule is under way with two-three free films a day on offer, ranging from Moana to Top Gun: Maverick, plus the Women's World Cup Final
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Northumberland's Alnwick Garden to host outdoor performances of 'children's classic' during summer holidays
Alnwick
Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Playhouse have combined to put on a performance of Wind in the Willows from July 26 - August 28
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Wowcher £27 deal offers huge savings on family days out perfect for summer holidays
School Holidays
The Kids Pass gives you discounts at cinemas, theme parks, restaurants, supermarkets and loads more - and you can now get an annual subscription for just £27
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South Shields fair introduces new rides for summer holidays after £1.2m investment in seaside attraction
South Shields
New rides include the Log Flume, Pirate Ship and Super Jumper which have opened just in time for the school holidays
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How to get tickets for Circus Vegas this summer in Newcastle
Things to do Newcastle
The sensational show will be running from July 26 to 31, 2023
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Map shows where all 115 'Shaun the Sheep sculptures are located for Newcastle art trail
Newcastle upon Tyne
The trail, which includes big and small sculptures, has been created by St Oswald's Hospice
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Enjoy great family days out across Tyne & Wear as part of 4,200 ways to save with the Civil Service Sports Council
Things to do Newcastle
Civil Service and public sector workers can enjoy discounts at leading Tyne & Wear visitor attractions and a whole host of sport, health, and wellbeing benefits
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See giant Earth take over space at Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral
Spectacular planet installation Gaia will be on show in Durham until September with a special programme of events on offer, including late-evening viewings
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10 National Trust days out to enjoy in the North East this summer
National Trust
From the wonderful walking trails at Gibside to the stunning Lindisfarne Castle, a family day out with the National Trust is a great way to get outdoors and learn something new
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Northern Lights ticket details for Christmas run of magical new Newcastle light trail
Christmas
After-dark festive event - which is expected to attract 130,000 visitors - will have a five-week run in Leazes Park alongside a Christmas village and fairground rides
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Comedy favourites Danny and Clive are all set to tackle a Cirque Du Hilarious summer
Wallsend
See panto stars and comedy performers Danny & Clive undergo some training at Wallsend Rugby Club as they prepare for a summer season of high-energy circus performances
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Screen on the Green to return to Newcastle with free screenings of Top Gun, Elvis and Disney classics
Summer
NE1 Screen on the Green will be back from Monday to show summer sports ahead of school holiday blockbusters - and a new event for toddlers will be adding to this year's attractions
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Autistic friendly places you can visit with the kids in and around Newcastle - including St James' Park
Days Out
Here's a reminder of our North East guide to places offering special events, facilities, guides, relaxed screenings and performances
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Whitley Bay welcomes first 'inviting and friendly' board game café for all ages to enjoy
Whitley Bay
Run by a local pair of board game enthusiasts, Bay Games on Whitley Road is home to well over 100 games and has already seen families flocking to it
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First day of The Hoppings 2023 sees crowds flock to Town Moor in Friday sunshine
The Hoppings
Newcastle's famous funfair is back, with hundreds of attractions to look forward to from nail-biting rides to delicious street food and live entertainment
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The Hoppings entry rules for taking food and drink and dogs into fair as it returns to Newcastle
The Hoppings
The Hoppings 2023 kicks off on Friday, June 16 and visitors to Newcastle's Town Moor will need to be aware of key information
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The Hoppings 2023 opening times as famous funfair returns to Newcastle
The Hoppings
The Hoppings 2023 will kick off on Newcastle's Town Moor on Friday, June 16 bringing with it a host of attractions
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The Hoppings 2023 ride list in full including 'nail-biting' new attraction
The Hoppings
The funfair will bring around 350 attractions to the Town Moor this June, including a food and drink village and live entertainment - here's the full list of all 42 rides set to appear
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Marks and Spencer shoppers praise 'gorgeous' £69 coat as a 'must-have' for winter
The textured coat has been praised for its 'super soft' material and 'really stylish' colour, with shoppers saying it 'goes with everything'
Girls Aloud tour presale sparks backlash as fans hit out at 'ridiculous' ticket prices
Girls Aloud
Fans hoping to get a spot at the front when Cheryl, Nadine, Kimberley and Nicola reunite in 2024 will have to fork out over £200 per ticket
Marks and Spencer shoppers say 'the cosiest' £45 winter dress earns 'a lot of compliments'
Marks & Spencer
The cable knit dress has been praised as 'very comfortable' and 'so classy' with shoppers saying it can be dressed up or down.
Durham fine-dining restaurant Faru named as Michelin Guide favourite just eight months after opening
Durham City Centre
Faru, on Silver Street in the city centre, has made the November list of the Michelin Inspectors' Favourite New Restaurants
Martin Lewis shares the date when supermarkets slash the cost of Christmas food
Martin Lewis
The consumer expert has explained how shoppers can get Christmas vegetables at reduced prices - here are more details
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Durham fine-dining restaurant Faru named as Michelin Guide favourite just eight months after opening
Durham City Centre
Faru, on Silver Street in the city centre, has made the November list of the Michelin Inspectors' Favourite New Restaurants
Seaham spa named among top three in the North East at Good Spa Guide awards
County Durham
Staff at Seaham Hall's Serenity Spa said they were 'thrilled and deeply honoured' to be recognised as one of the best spas in the region
Tesco giving away £250 gift cards to customers this festive season
Tesco
Tesco Clubcard members have a chance to win a sweet £250 gift card this festive season
Girls Aloud 2024 tour extra dates added including third Newcastle Utilita Arena show
Girls Aloud
Several shows have already sold out in the presale - but fans have another chance to get tickets with six new dates added in Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow, Birmingham, London and Liverpool
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Strictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by move
It has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Multi-vehicle crash on A69 Northumberland with lanes to be closed for hours
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity's Ant and Dec set to land major blow to ITV stars after double exit
I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec are braced to deliver some bad news to the remaining stars in the ITV show
Darren Moore explains how Huddersfield Town 'nullified' Sunderland at Stadium of Light
Sunderland AFC
Sunderland lost 2-1 against relegation strugglers Huddersfield Town on Wearside last night
Ex-Newcastle United favourite shares Champions League concern before AC Milan clash
Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United have 11 first-team players on the sidelines due to injury and suspension
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
Your Money
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025