NOVUM Festival confirms 2027 Newcastle return after 30,000 crowd
NOVUM Festival will return to Newcastle in 2027 after drawing 30,000 people, with dates for 2027 to be announced in autumn.
Category : Festivals
10-hour open air rave set for Tyne Bridge in Gateshead
A 10-hour open air rave with seven stages and over 70 DJs will take place under the Tyne Bridge in Gateshead on September 26, with tickets from £22.50.
Gin & Rum Festival returns to Newcastle Cathedral in November
The Gin & Rum Festival returns to Newcastle Cathedral on November 7 with 120-plus spirits, themed bars, live music and free samples. Tickets are now on sale.
Reading Festival hit by torrential rain as second day brings mudbath
Reading Festival attendees faced torrential rain and thick mud on the opening day, with puddles covering camping grounds and more downpours forecast through the weekend.
Manchester Village Pride 2026: Timings for Parade, Stages, Vigil
Manchester Village Pride 2026 runs Aug 28-31. Gates open 6pm Friday, parade Saturday 12pm, vigil Monday 8.30pm. Entry times and stage details inside.
Manchester Village Pride kicks off with drag, music and community
Manchester Village Pride has officially begun in the city centre, with drag acts, live music and a community-led focus marking a new era for the LGBTQ+ event.
Winter Wonderland Wirral event coming to Birkenhead Park
Winter Wonderland Wirral, a festive event with an illuminated woodland trail, Alpine market, Santa's Grotto and more, will take over Birkenhead Park from December 10-13.
Living Next to Creamfields: Residents on Festival Life
Residents living next to Creamfields in Daresbury share their experiences of the festival's impact, from free tickets and clean-ups to odd finds and traffic.
Five Great Reads: Dolly, Border Wall, Grief, Cusk, Wooden Cities
The Guardian's weekend wrap: Dolly Parton's legacy, Trump's border wall threatening ancient rock art, a widow's grief journey, Rachel Cusk's alleged Portman portrait, and wooden cities.
Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 line-up announced with Courteeners, Heaton, Reytons
Courteeners, Paul Heaton and The Reytons headline Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 at Victoria Park, Warrington, on May 29-30, with Rick Astley among the acts.
NBHD Weekender 2027 first acts: Rick Astley, Courteeners, Heaton
Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 has announced its first wave of acts, including Rick Astley, Courteeners, Paul Heaton, The Vaccines and Gabrielle, for May 29-30 in Warrington.
Marmite fans told they've been eating it wrong all this time
Recipe developer Amy Sheppard says most people eat Marmite 'raw' and should grill it instead, making it 'sticky and gooey' with a caramelised flavour.
Nine things to do in Greater Manchester this August Bank Holiday
Bolton Food and Drink Festival returns for its 21st year, plus ABBA brunches, netball, concerts and the first Manchester Village Pride this Bank Holiday weekend.
Marmite toast hack: Stop eating it raw, says food creator
Food creator Amy Sheppard says Marmite should not be eaten raw. Grilling it with butter makes it sticky, gooey and caramelised, she claims.
Blur's Alex James eyes overseas Big Feastival expansion
Blur bassist Alex James wants to take his Big Feastival abroad, nearly launching in Peru, while keeping the Oxfordshire event with The Streets and Bastille.
Picturehouse Has No Plans to Show New Ali G Film
Picturehouse Cinemas says it has no plans to screen Sacha Baron Cohen's new Ali G film, Ali G: Who Iz I?, amid backlash over the character's return.
Chef's cold pan trick for perfectly crispy chicken thighs
Chef Kelly Scott's viral method starts chicken thighs in a cold cast-iron pan, rendering fat slowly for crispy skin and juicy meat in about 25 minutes.
Dumpling maker wins British Street Food Awards Northern Heat
Mei Pang, founder of Oh Mei Dumpling, won the British Street Food Awards Northern Heat in Stockport, beating five rivals and advancing to the national finals in Sheffield.
North East Bank Holiday: 10 top events from festivals to classic cars
From the Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show to Newcastle Mela and McFly at Leazes Park, here are 10 top events across the North East for the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Notting Hill Carnival marks 60th anniversary as £400m event
Notting Hill Carnival celebrates its 60th anniversary, now generating £400m for London's economy, but its roots lie in the racism and violence faced by the Caribbean community.
Notting Hill Carnival at 60: Why its spirit endures
Notting Hill Carnival marks its 60th anniversary in 2026, drawing over two million people. Organisers say its spirit of unity and resilience endures across generations.
Newcastle Mela returns for Bank Holiday weekend
Newcastle Mela returns to Exhibition Park for its 32nd year, expecting 40,000 visitors for two days of South Asian music, dance, food and family fun.
Dolly Parton tribute opens at Fringe hours after death
The Dolly Parton Story opened at Edinburgh Fringe two hours after Parton's death was confirmed, with tears and a minute's silence.
M&S shoppers praise £40 faux leather jacket as 'perfect for all seasons'
Marks and Spencer shoppers have branded the £40 Faux Leather Collarless Jacket as 'absolutely beautiful' and 'stylish', with some saying it suits both summer and winter.
Creamfields 2026 Thursday set times, line-up and stages
Creamfields 2026 returns to Daresbury from August 27-30. Thursday headliners include Matt Sassari, Dømina, Shugz and Laidback Luke. Full set times inside.
Green Man 2026 review: Four festivals for the price of one
Green Man 2026, the festival's 24th year, offered a diverse mix of music, talks, cinema, wellness, and food in the Bannau Brycheiniog valley, with headliners Mogwai, Wilco, Four Tet, and Wolf Alice.
Manchester Village Pride Parade 2026: Route, Time and Where to Watch
Manchester Village Pride parade starts at 12pm on Saturday, August 29 in Deansgate. Route, theme, weather and where to watch it.
20 Merseyside events for bank holiday weekend
From Creamfields to the Southport Air Show, discover 20 events across Liverpool, Sefton, Wirral, Knowsley and St Helens this August bank holiday weekend.
Arsenal working on four deals as Martinelli exit sparks unease
Arsenal are finalising four academy deals and closing in on Julian Alvarez while Gabriel Martinelli's £50m forced exit has left some team-mates uncomfortable, reports say.
Roman's £22 Tie Neck Cardigan Praised as Stylish Autumn Knit
Roman's Tie Neck Soft Knit Cardigan, priced £30, is praised as 'very stylish' and 'fashionable for Autumn'. New shoppers can get it for £22.50 with a code.
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