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Ian Read

Building a Cultural Partnership in North Shields – Interview by Caroline Oswald

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Building a Cultural Partnership in North Shields – Interview with Ian...

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According to Ian Read, his job title is: “Quite long and unusual - Creative and Cultural Zone Programme Manager. At least when I used...

The Craft of Chainmail – Interview with Rindill Makes

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Interview by S. J. O'Brien The jewellery artist behind Rindill Makes, Ellie has spent almost her entire life in the North East. Born in Whitley...

Vintage Market Returns to Salt Market Social

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he I Love North Shields Vintage Market returns to Salt Market Social on North Shields Fish Quay on Sunday 25 October 2026, with vintage traders, food, live music, DJs and a social until 7pm. Entry is free and tickets are available now.

Fleeting Encounters, Lasting Imprints – Interview with Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen

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Sirkka-Liisa Roberts MBE, more well known as Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen, is a celebrated Finnish-born photographer and founder member of the Amber Film & Photography Collective....

Three Vintage Markets Coming to North Shields Fish Quay in 2026

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Looking for vintage markets in North Shields or something different to do on the North East coast? I Love North Shields is bringing three more...

Shields Siren – Katie Grace

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This weekend, exciting homegrown singer-songwriter Katie Grace is returning to the Mouth of the Tyne Festival, where last year she and her band wowed...

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