The Iron Man: literary legend Peter Mortimer 

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Peter Mortimer in his Cullercoats Garden (Image credit: Sue Wilkinson)

Step inside the Cullercoats home of poet, playwright and Iron Press founder Peter Mortimer and you enter a world of myth, manuscripts and fearless imagination. In this candid interview, he reflects on five decades of radical writing, from “Broke Through Britain” to time spent in Shatila refugee camp, and his deep ties to North Shields. Thoughtful, witty and still chasing new challenges, Mortimer proves creativity has no finishing line.

Interview exclusive: Simon Donald – him off the Viz

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Simon Donald in the Viz office, 188

Dive into our exclusive interview with Simon Donald, the irreverent force behind Viz and infamous characters like Sid the Sexist. From launching a 12-page cult comic in a Newcastle bedroom to selling a million copies an issue, Simon reflects on family, fame and life beyond Viz. With tales of rock stars, stand-up and North Shields roots, this is the story of the man far beyond ‘Him off the Viz.’

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Is North Shields just the town centre and Fish Quay? Or does it stretch as far as Marden, New York, or even Shiremoor? Ask a local and you’ll get a passionate answer—though not always the same one. From council wards and constituency maps to postcode databases and Google boundaries, everyone seems to draw the lines a little differently. But maybe the true definition of North Shields isn’t found on a map at all. Maybe it’s cultural, emotional—even personal. After all, if it feels like home, who’s to say it isn’t?

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