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Welcome to the blogging heart of Only In Newcastle.

Here, you will find all manner of things including previews of upcoming treats, reviews of stuff which you might fancy, wide-ranging features about the brilliant stuff which you won’t find anywhere else in the world – and the crowd of cracking people making it happen – and a boat load of guest posts from North East bloggers and writers who are also making it their business to put the best of what is unique to Newcastle and Gateshead front and centre.

Franko B at The Globe Gallery

Head-turning artist Franko B, who has chosen Newcastle to premiere his latest performance, tells DAVID WHETSTONE about his colourful and unlikely career With his Red Cross Read more

Outdoor theatre: The Kids Are Alright

Covid-19 update – Sadly, the planned live performances detailed below have been cancelled due to second national lockdown. Plans are developing to film a performance for Read more

Sketches for The Stand

Worried for the future of his spiritual stand-up home – and frustrated by the limitations of lockdown fundraising opportunities – comedian Matt Reed revisited his sketchbook Read more