Going Back Brockens is in its final week at Horden church. Meanwhile, looking back at where it began - a disused warehouse in a Bishop Auckland shopping centre - offers ideas about regenerating town centres. More at talkingnortheast.substack.com/p/newgate-wa...

Exciting times for art in Bishop Auckland with the opening of Going Back Brockens last week. Click for an interview with artist @narbiprice.bsky.social about his work. More at talkingnortheast.substack.com/p/going-back...

Recently had the pleasure of a quick chat with Jeff Brown after reviewing The Bench at Durham's Gala Theatre. Plenty about the importance of live performance - and the need to bring it beyond traditional stages. More at talkingnortheast.substack.com/p/plays-to-t...

Why can't a former pit village have its own art gallery? In Ushaw Moor, County Durham, that's exactly what's happening this half term. Grassroots culture, gotta love it! Read more at talkingnortheast.substack.com/p/great-big-...

#community #art #Durham

Saturday night, pub night? If you're anywhere near Hartlepool, this might be one to check out. The Princess Helena, colourfully proving that pubs still have a role to play. Read more at talkingnortheast.substack.com/p/the-prince...

#pubs #hartlepool