The creation of a new £11m writing centre will help bridge the funding gap between "forgotten" artists in northern England and those living in the south, a mayor has said. The government signed off ...

Newcastle’s major arts venues, including the Theatre Royal and Northern Stage, are bracing themselves for a 100% cut in funding from the city council. The council is having to save £90m over three ...

Scrapping free evening parking in Newcastle city centre would be “absurdly destructive”, the boss of a local arts venue has claimed. Newcastle City Council is consulting on plans to extend all ...

A vibrant community arts and health group hub in Newcastle is under threat after being asked to find a new home. And Newcastle City Council has been asked to step in and offer alternative ...