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Published: 27.09.2023

From discounted dining to festive fun: What’s on in Darlington this autumn/winter

From West End hit musicals, a Restaurant Week and plenty of family festivities, it’s all happening in Darlington.

Rachael Nichol

Published 27.09.2023

Bessy’s Sweet Bakes: The sweetest hidden gem on South Shields seafront

Rachael Nichol

Published 27.09.2023

9 of the best luxurious spa days in the North East

Becky Hardy

Published 27.09.2023

A month in the life of our editor – September

High Life North

Published 23.09.2023

6 indie coffee shops Newcastle wide to get your autumn brews

Becky Hardy

Published 23.09.2023

Editor’s picks: 3 of our favourite destinations for a winter beach holiday from Newcastle Airport

Laura Kingston

Published 20.09.2023

10 heart-stopping thrillers to watch this autumn

Chris Kingston

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Published 14.04.2021

How Grantley Hall is Taking Alfresco Dining To the Next Level

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Becky Hardy

Published 29.04.2022

What’s on in May across the North East

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Becky Hardy

Published 21.04.2022

11 creative workshops and craft courses at The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle, this summer

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Becky Hardy

Published 20.04.2022

Bowl, bars and bites – 6 new openings in and around Newcastle this April

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Rachael Nichol

Previous Issues

What's on in the North East this July 2023

Published 01.07.2023

What’s on in the North East this July

Becky Hardy

Published 24.06.2023

11 dog-friendly restaurants, bars and pubs in Newcastle and the North East

High Life North

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5 new places to eat, drink and shop in Newcastle and Gateshead

Laura Kingston

Published 21.02.2023

5 new local dining destinations serving cuisines from around the world

Rachael Nichol

Published 04.08.2022

14 of the best cafés and restaurants in the Tweed Valley to refuel in after a day of adventures

Rachael Nichol

Published 04.08.2022

What’s on in the North East in August 2022

Becky Hardy

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Published 16.09.2023

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