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Published: 28.07.2021

HLN Meets the Musician: Chloe Castro

We chat to the Durham local about why she never became an astronaut, what The Voice UK was really like, how she uses Alicia Keys to make people cry, and just how she gets her soulful R&B-trap vibes

Becky Hardy

Published 24.07.2021

Get to know Jesmond Dene House: The iconic North East venue for HLN’s first fashion shoot

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Published 21.07.2021

Sick of meal deals? Here are 19 independent lunch spots that are just round the corner from the office

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Published 21.07.2021

Planning your post-Freedom Day night out? Here are 15 clubs and bars in Newcastle that are fully open this weekend

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Published 17.07.2021

Live music is back – Here are 13 gigs happening this week

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Published 17.07.2021

A shoot-‘em-up speakeasy with cocktails, cold beers and American-style bites? Ok, it’s definitely time to check out Point Blank Shooting…

Becky Hardy

Published 17.07.2021

Sunday sit-down with… Eunice Li, Urban Kingdom

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Published 25.12.2020

5 North East coastal walks to blow away the cobwebs

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Published 27.03.2021

Meet Host & Stay – the local business transforming the world of staycations one holiday home at a time

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Published 14.04.2021

How Grantley Hall is Taking Alfresco Dining To the Next Level

Going Out, Play Hard

Becky Hardy

Published 17.03.2021

4 of Newcastle’s newest openings you’re going to want to keep on your radar

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Previous Issues

Published 16.07.2021

4 North East businesses guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth…

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Published 14.07.2021

10 perfect North East picnic spots…

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Published 14.07.2021

Live music is back! Festival By The Sea kicks off this weekend – and you can still get tickets

Becky Hardy

Published 10.07.2021

6 of the best bottomless brunch spots in the North East

Rachael Nichol

Published 09.07.2021

IT’S COMING HOME! Where to buy your North East-inspired Euro memorabilia

Rachael Nichol

Published 07.07.2021

Happy World Chocolate Day! Here’s where you can get your chocolate fix…

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Featured Expert in Residence

Gulshan Dhanoya

Associate Dentist at Honour Health

Published 15.05.2021

What Is Composite Bonding and Why Is It So Popular?

Published 28.04.2021

Are you brushing your teeth properly?

Published 16.04.2021

Dental holidays: the trend we should avoid

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