Simon Duke
TV and Showbiz Editor at The Chronicle
TV & Showbiz Editor for @ChronicleLive and lover of music, theatre, Eurovision, way too much trashy TV, chicken katsu curries and crisps. Views are my own
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5 days ago |
chroniclelive.co.uk | Simon Duke
Now, while we know Newcastle has plenty of great streets to take a wander down, there is one that is cream of the crop and, within a few seconds of setting foot on it, it's easy to see why it has been rated one of the 'most picturesque' in all of the UK and caught the attention of Hollywood.
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5 days ago |
chroniclelive.co.uk | Simon Duke
Celebs who play the Utilita Arena in Newcastle now have a new place to party, thanks to a stunning transformation which has turned one of the venue's backstage lounges into a swanky new green room, fit for any A-lister to enjoy.
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5 days ago |
chroniclelive.co.uk | Simon Duke
He's the man whose voice has been heard the world over, thanks to him being the frontman of The Lighthouse Family and Tunde Baiyewu has announced that he will play a completely free gig in Newcastle in just a few days time, hours before he supports another 90s music icon. The Lighthouse Family were formed when Tunde met former bandmate Paul Tucker when they were both students in Newcastle over 30 years ago and ended up working in the same bar.
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chroniclelive.co.uk | Simon Duke
Just weeks after its grand opening saw queues round the block pretty much all day long, Newcastle's newest chippy had people flocking for its first ever Good Friday in business. And it wasn't just fish and chips people were after, as there was also battered Easter eggs on the menu.
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5 days ago |
chroniclelive.co.uk | Simon Duke
With the school holidays for Easter approaching their second week and Bank Holiday very much upon us, many people's thoughts will be on what to do to keep the whole family occupied. And, with so many great ones at our disposal here in the North East, a trip to the beach is always an incredibly good shout.
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