Ah, the sensationalist headline. The Tyne bridge hasn’t been set on fire, but a bridge over the Tyne will be set on fire. Sort of.
Where are we going with this? To a decent photo opportunity, if you’re so inclined, when the SummerTyne festival kicks off tomorrow. Read full story
Rum and cigars, it’s a classic combination.
That’s not all this celebration of Cuban culture has to offer, but with a free mojito and cuban cigar tasting to look forward to, we had to give them a cheeky mention.
In the year of the Beijing Olympics, Newcastle is celebrating the culture of lands half a world away.
Events tied to the city’s East 08 festival continue tonight, when you’ll believe a man can fly. Several of them, actually. And women, too. Read full story
If you’d like to meet George Lucas in a dark alley and give him a sound hiding for the Star Wars prequels (not forgetting the shambles that was The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), then get in line. We’re waaaay ahead of you.
One way to rest those evil demons is to see somebody take on Lucas’ work with a passion not seen since 1977. Ladie’s and gentleman, Mister Charlie Ross - better known as One Man Star Wars. Read full story
Missed out on the world’s biggest Salsa dance on the Quayside yesterday? Shame on you. But don’t worry - the Vamos! festival continues today so there’s no need to miss out on some sizzling summer sounds.
There’s no need to muck about with a quick choreography lesson though - tonight’s event is way more chilled. Read full story
Looking for weekend activities that don’t involve trailing around Eldon Square yet again?
Well look no further. This weekend sees the start of the Vamos! festival which celebrates Latin, Spanish and Portuguese culture, and if that’s not quite your bag its not the only festival this weekend. Read full story
It sounds like some bottled cleaning wonder for your shagpile, but in fact Vamos! is a 10 day celebration of all that is Spanish and Portuguese.
It´s a Latin and Lusophone festival, see, and it begins in Newcastle and Gateshead this Friday. Read full story
Not impressed by this summers over-hyped blockbusters? Fed up with all 240 screens at your local multiplex showing the same three films? Sick of being stuck next to annoying people who think that nachos and hot dogs are acceptable cinema fodder?
We may have the answer… Read full story