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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.

    6 reasons to visit Ad Gefrin – the spirit of Northumberland
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    6 reasons to visit Ad Gefrin – the spirit of Northumberland

    September 16, 2024

    Savour the taste of Northumberland’s rich history with a visit to whisky distillery and Anglo-Saxon museum, Ad Gefrin.

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    London Fashion Week’s ‘City Wide Celebration’ expands into Newcastle 
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    London Fashion Week’s ‘City Wide Celebration’ expands into Newcastle 

    September 9, 2024

    Fashionistas, it’s time to free up your diaries and make a date with a special line-up of events in Newcastle celebrating London Fashion Week.

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    Doors open across Newcastle for Heritage Open Days
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    Doors open across Newcastle for Heritage Open Days

    September 2, 2024

    Calling all culture vultures and local history enthusiasts! Heritage Open Days returns this September – here’s a round up of what’s happening in and around Newcastle.

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    Review: SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel and Spa in Kelso
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    Review: SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel and Spa in Kelso

    August 26, 2024

    Experience a touch of luxury with an escape to the Scottish Borders for an overnight stay at SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel and Spa, just over an hour’s drive from Newcastle.

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    Sunday lunch at The Tanners Arms in the Ouseburn
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    Sunday lunch at The Tanners Arms in the Ouseburn

    August 23, 2024

    Sunday lunch at The Tanners Arms, where Sundays never tasted so good.

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    Where to enjoy a taste of Paris in Newcastle
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    Where to enjoy a taste of Paris in Newcastle

    August 5, 2024

    With the new series of Emily in Paris debuting later this month, it’s time to arrange a rendezvous at these top spots in Newcastle to get your French-inspired food and drink fix. Outrageous attire and complicated love life – optional!

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    A pocket guide to Newcastle Fringe Festival
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    A pocket guide to Newcastle Fringe Festival

    July 12, 2024

    Performing arts take centre stage at Newcastle Fringe Festival this July. Here’s a quick-fire rundown on what to expect.

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    Date night restaurants in Newcastle your partner will love
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    Date night restaurants in Newcastle your partner will love

    July 8, 2024

    If eating out is your love language, here are the best date night restaurants in Newcastle, whatever your vibe.

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    Puffin spotting on the Farne Islands
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    Puffin spotting on the Farne Islands

    June 27, 2024

    Binoculars at the ready! It’s time to go puffin and wildlife spotting by booking a boat trip to the Farne Islands.

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    Pick your own strawberries at Brocksbushes Farm
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    Pick your own strawberries at Brocksbushes Farm

    June 24, 2024

    Everything you need to know about strawberry picking at Brocksbushes Farm in Northumberland this summer.

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    Pasta Evangelists launches new delivery service in Newcastle
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    Pasta Evangelists launches new delivery service in Newcastle

    June 21, 2024

    A pasta renaissance has landed in Newcastle. Say ‘ciao’ to Pasta Evangelists and its all-new fresh pasta delivery service.

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    New rooftop terrace and summer menu at The Tanners Arms
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    New rooftop terrace and summer menu at The Tanners Arms

    May 23, 2024

    The Tanners Arms has unveiled its new summer offering, which includes an enticing combo of brunch, burgers and banging street art on its new rooftop terrace. Here’s the lowdown.

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    Review: Brunch Fiesta at Gaucho Newcastle
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    Review: Brunch Fiesta at Gaucho Newcastle

    April 30, 2024

    Gaucho has launched a brand-new Latin-inspired brunch experience, bringing the fiesta vibes to Newcastle’s dining scene. Newcastle Sparkles gets in on the foodie action.

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    7 of the most Instagrammable cafes in Newcastle
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    7 of the most Instagrammable cafes in Newcastle

    April 25, 2024

    Looking to prettify your Instagram grid? Here are the cafes in Newcastle you need to visit for the best brews and bites to eat, served with a dollop of picture-perfect interiors on the side. Get ready to sip and snap!

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    Thrifty business: an interview with Poppy Collingwood-Cameron, founder of Clothes Cycle Markets
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    Thrifty business: an interview with Poppy Collingwood-Cameron, founder of Clothes Cycle Markets

    April 22, 2024

    Sustainable fashion and thrifted style take to the spotlight as we chat to the founder of Clothes Cycle Markets, Poppy Collingwood-Cameron, ahead of her upcoming event in Newcastle later this month.

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    Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King brings ‘Nevermore’ to Newcastle
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    Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King brings ‘Nevermore’ to Newcastle

    April 19, 2024

    The award-winning Alasdair Beckett-King brings his whimsical style of comedy to The Stand later this month. Newcastle Sparkles catches up with the Durham comedian to chat all things Fringe, falafel and Flamingo Land.

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    I'm Alexis, sharing my top pick of things to see, eat and do in Newcastle and beyond.

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