For the past few years, North Shields has been quietly reimagining its post-industrial landscape, with a new generation of independent businesses bringing life back into unexpected spaces. On Northumberland Street, just a stone’s throw from the Fish Quay, Low Quay Brew Co has transformed a former car repair garage into a brewery, taproom and neighbourhood gathering place.

It was twenty-one years ago that Cullercoats-born Lucy Ratcliffe won the first series of Britain’s Next Top Model, winning over the judges with an elegance that made her stand out on our TV screens.

A young couple renovating their Marden home had no idea what was hiding beneath the wallpaper. Room by room, extraordinary paintings began to appear — revealing the forgotten story of Swan Hunter worker and artist Robert King.

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

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...

his in-depth feature traces the story of Robert “Mouseman” Thompson — the Yorkshire craftsman famous for his carved mice — and uncovers his unexpected footprint in North Shields, from Mouseman furniture in St Columba’s church to the 1958 Wooden Dolly in Northumberland Square.