Jon Tait – who has a book out early next year entitled ‘Raiders Along The Anglo-Scottish Border – looks at the north’s connection to the Gunpowder Plot. Jason Davidson is a former Cumberland and Westmorland world champion, as was his father, Ken, befor…

Written about countless times and sold out every time, Bend&Shake celebrate their fourth birthday this November. Get your best birthday garms on but don’t worry about bringing a present (because your presence is enough) and come and celebrate one of Newc…

Liam Gallagher’s offspring Gene Gallagher is the frontman of Villanelle, a trio who have been causing quite a stir this year, despite only releasing their first single in September. They’re playing Sunderland in early December. Thankfully, Villanelle d…