Entertainment
Artist captures river’s lost history
STRIKING ‘lost’ images of industrial South Tyneside will be showcased in a forthcoming art exhibition.
Cinema review: The Dictator (15)
SACHA Baron Cohen’s new film The Dictator is definitely not for the easily offended.
Music Notes: Beach House, Best Coast, Niki & The Dove, Killer Mike, Hot Water Music, Animal Collective, Black Sabbath
WITH no new releases set to bother the upper regions of the charts, the spotlight this week fell on highly-rated Baltimore duo Beach House.
Why Richard Hammond’s Planet Earth Live is a Total Wipeout
DURING the long, unforgiving arid months, Kenya’s Masai Mara nature reserve is home to more grazing wild animals than anywhere else in the world, creating a unique theatre of life-or-death, hunter-versus-prey drama.
Backing for school’s Mountbatten tribute
A MAJOR South Tyneside theatrical project, named after a famous wartime leader, is set to receive support from councillors.
Music
Album review: Richard Hawley - Standing At The Sky’s Edge
SHEFFIELD crooner Hawley has gone all psychedelic on his seventh solo album, and his first for his new label.
Album review: Damon Albarn - Dr Dee
THERE’S something about Blur frontman Albarn that you’ve got to admire, even if you don’t like his music, and I’ve got a feeling many – even the devoted – will find this album impenetrable.
Album review: Gossip - A Joyful Noise
GOSSIP burst into the mainstream six years ago with gold-selling indie dancefloor-filling third album, Standing In The Way Of Control.
Album review: Ren Harvieu - Through The Night
MANCHESTER singer Ren Harvieu is the latest BBC Sound of 2012 nominee to release her debut album, and I’m pleased to say it’s been well worth waiting for.
Album review: Beach House - Bloom
THIS is the fourth LP from the Baltimore dream-pop duo, who gained widespread recognition with their previous effort, Teen Dream.
Theatre
Corrie writer helps young people’s theatre group
A YOUNG people’s theatre group is launching its new play next week – with a little help from a Coronation Street writer.
Young actor relishing first big role
A YOUNG actor is hoping to play it again after his first starring role.
Director plans trio of comedy plays
DIRECTOR Gareth Hunter is hoping to spread some joy in South Tyneside with a run of three comedy plays.
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Review: Encore, The Customs House, South Shields
GLAMOUR, glitz and class oozed through the Customs House the moment the curtain went up on Encore.
Review: Save The Last Dance For Me, Sunderland Empire
NEW show Save The Last Dance For Me rocks and rolls.
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Going the extra Mile for a famous burger
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Weather for Jarrow
Monday 21 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 6 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North east
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