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    Alexis Forsyth

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    Alexis is the founder and editor of Newcastle Sparkles. She enjoys exploring everything that Newcastle has to offer and can usually be found Instagramming her latest foodie and cocktail pics.

    Royal Northern Sinfonia Summer Tour brings classical music to historic churches
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    Royal Northern Sinfonia Summer Tour brings classical music to historic churches

    June 5, 2026

    This June, Royal Northern Sinfonia is taking classical music out on the road, bringing a series of intimate concerts to beautiful churches across the North of England. Joined by acclaimed violinist Charlotte Scott, the orchestra…

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    Harry Styles-themed LNER train to support North East charities
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    Harry Styles-themed LNER train to support North East charities

    June 5, 2026

    Harry Styles fans travelling with LNER on the opening date of the star’s UK concerts can look forward to a unique journey aboard a specially themed train. Named the Together, Together Train, it aims to…

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    Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan brings Lions and Tigers and Bears to Whitley Bay
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    Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan brings Lions and Tigers and Bears to Whitley Bay

    June 5, 2026

    Wildlife filmmaker and photographer Gordon Buchanan will bring his Lions and Tigers and Bears tour to Whitley Bay next March, promising an evening packed with adventure, awe and wonder. Having played to packed theatres since…

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    House of Tides launches After Hours
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    House of Tides launches After Hours

    June 3, 2026

    Michelin-starred restaurant House of Tides has launched After Hours, a new Sunday evening concept offering a more relaxed dining experience inspired by the brasseries of Paris. The menu centres around simple dishes executed with precision,…

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    Quayside hotel Malmaison Newcastle reveals stylish makeover
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    Quayside hotel Malmaison Newcastle reveals stylish makeover

    May 29, 2026

    One of Newcastle’s best-known Quayside hotels has unveiled a £3.5million makeover just in time for summer stays in the city. Malmaison Newcastle, set within a Grade II listed building near the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, has…

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    St Oswald’s Hospice calls on local crafters to support Peter Rabbit art trail
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    St Oswald’s Hospice calls on local crafters to support Peter Rabbit art trail

    May 29, 2026

    St Oswald’s Hospice is calling on local knitters and crafters to help create handmade items for its upcoming Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne art trail. The trail, which runs from 15th July to 14th…

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    ThirdBite 2026 reveals full Michelin-starred chef line-up
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    ThirdBite 2026 reveals full Michelin-starred chef line-up

    May 29, 2026

    This summer’s line-up of 20 Michelin-starred chefs has now been revealed for Newcastle charity food event, ThirdBite. The much-loved foodie fundraiser, created by the team behind Restaurant Pine, will take over Wylam Brewery on Sunday…

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    Butterfly lovers across Tyne and Wear invited to vote for their favourite
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    Butterfly lovers across Tyne and Wear invited to vote for their favourite

    May 29, 2026

    Butterfly lovers across Tyne and Wear are being encouraged to back their favourite fluttering garden visitor as the race to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly enters its final few days. With less than a week left…

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    Boux Avenue’s sample sale returns to Newcastle 
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    Boux Avenue’s sample sale returns to Newcastle 

    May 26, 2026

    Lingerie brand Boux Avenue is bringing its hugely popular Sample Sale back to Newcastle this weekend, with lingerie, nightwear and accessories starting from just £3. After drawing big crowds in previous years, the high street…

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    Review: Legally Blonde The Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal
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    Review: Legally Blonde The Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal

    May 15, 2026

    From bend-and-snap moments to Barbiecore styling, Legally Blonde The Musical brings hot pink glamour and plenty of Y2K nostalgia to the Theatre Royal.

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    Review: Little Shop of Horrors at Northern Stage
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    Review: Little Shop of Horrors at Northern Stage

    May 14, 2026

    The darkly comic Little Shop of Horrors brings humour, horror and a famously hungry plant to Northern Stage in Newcastle.

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    Why Beamish makes a great day out for adults
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    Why Beamish makes a great day out for adults

    May 10, 2026

    An immersive journey through time, Beamish offers adults a chance to explore living history and rediscover the charm of the North East across the decades.

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    An exquisite afternoon tea at Bettys in Harrogate
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    An exquisite afternoon tea at Bettys in Harrogate

    May 10, 2026

    Afternoon tea at Bettys in Harrogate – one of Yorkshire’s most iconic tea rooms and a celebrated destination for indulgence.

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    Where to go for brunch in Ponteland and Darras Hall
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    Where to go for brunch in Ponteland and Darras Hall

    May 9, 2026

    Plotting your next brunch stop? Here are three of the best cafés in Ponteland and Darras Hall to add to your weekend plans.

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    Relax and reset at Breamish Valley Spa in Northumberland
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    Relax and reset at Breamish Valley Spa in Northumberland

    May 8, 2026

    Affordable, tranquil and beautifully designed, Breamish Valley Spa is the Northumberland hideaway wellness lovers need to know about.

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    Headlam Hall Hotel reveals new terraced spa extension 
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    Headlam Hall Hotel reveals new terraced spa extension 

    May 1, 2026

    Headlam Hall Hotel & Rural Retreat, set within the County Durham countryside, has unveiled a brand-new extension to its spa facilities. The new outdoor-inspired space features a larger hydrotherapy pool alongside a stylish lounger area,…

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    • Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan brings Lions and Tigers and Bears to Whitley Bay
    • House of Tides launches After Hours
    • Quayside hotel Malmaison Newcastle reveals stylish makeover
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