JESMONDLOCAL

Open air theatre in Jesmond – tonight!

Heartbreak Productions begins season of outdoor performances with Pinocchio in the Dene

Alcohol licence granted in time for Father’s Day weekend as Jesmond Dene restaurant seeks to establish niche in affordable fine dining

Sneak preview of £40,000 refurb which aims to draw more users to listed building (slideshow and interview)

Watch our chat with the stars of the reality TV show as we streamed it live. Interview by Sophie Bauckham, Katie Henry and Harriet Webb

Local 10-year old wins competition to perform with Chinese star in London this Sunday

Live band provides backing for local singers in karaoke night twist, report David Reed and Jack Bond

RGS kicks off week-long drama festival – 11 plays in four days – at its Jesmond Performing Arts Centre, reports Dan Robinson

Sous chef takes over next month when Pierre Rigothier leaves for Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris

Festival-goers treated to medley of music, dance and performance, reports Dan Howarth

Lord Mayor, town crier and a very tall man declare this year’s event… open, reports Harriet Webb