Northumberland's poetic echoes
Award-winning composer, John Casken, on why Northumberland's history inspires his music so much.

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Cathedral city could show Gospels
There are hopes that the city of Durham could play host to a three-month visit by the Lindisfarne Gospels.

Victorian picture predicts future
A curious Victorian painting depicting Tyneside has been re-discovered after lying dormant for nearly 150 years.

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Grant helps restore historic pub
An iconic Victorian pub in Gateshead is to be restored to its former glory, and turned into bars, a music venue and niche hotel.

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Cash boost for two coastal towns
A Victorian station on North Tyneside and the Sunderland seafront are to be transformed by a £3m government grant.