THIS year the world was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic – but the TV drama ‘It’s A Sin’ has reminded us that even today, the number of deaths through Covid-19 is dwarfed by the ongoing Aids pandemic. Having watched the series, which predominantly follows a group of gay men […]
WHILE we desperately wait for Boris to lift the local lockdown, it feels only right to reminisce on better times, when we could go out for food with more than six people from different households … and, of course, take as many photos as possible to prove we’ve actually left […]
While we desperately wait for lockdown to be lifted, it only feels right to reminisce on better times when we could go out for food with more than six people from different households. And of course, take as many photos as possible to prove we’ve actually left the house. Lola […]
FROM July 4, 2020 pubs, restaurants and hairdressers can reopen in England, following new government guidelines. The government have set Covid-19 guidance for the hospitality industry in order for them to put essential steps in place to open safely. The measures put in place for pubs to become Covid-19 secure, […]
GEORGE Floyd’s death in police custody has sparked global anti-racism protests. A shocking viral video captured George Floyd’s struggle to breathe while in police custody on May 25, 2020. Officer Dereck Chauvin, 44, was videoed kneeling on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes while pleading “I can’t breathe”. George Floyd’s […]
THE Great North Run has been cancelled for the first time in 40 years, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On September 13, 2020 more than 55,000 runners were set to take part in the famous North East half marathon. Following government guidelines, event organisers announced the cancellation of the event […]
The Alphabetti Theatre is an independent theatre based at St James’ Boulevard in Newcastle city centre, ran by Ali Pritchard. The theatre showcases original pieces from all areas of the arts; plays, comedy, poems. The Alphabetti Theatre prides itself on making the arts accessible to all, no matter your income […]
This map shows upcoming music events in the North East, at eight different locations and from a range of genres.