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Durham University music student wins national composer competition
12:27pm Tuesday 29th May 2012
A Durham University music student has spoken of his delight after winning a prestigious competition that will see his work performed by world-renowned vocal ensemble at the weekend - and later broadcast nationwide.
- Durham University music student wins national composer competition
- Gig Review: Guns N' Roses, Newcastle MetroRadio Arena
- The Northern Sinfonia with Olli Mustonen, The Sage Gateshead.
Martial arts star Jackie Chan calls time on action movies
5:40pm Friday 18th May 2012
Martial arts star Jackie Chan said he wants to be like Dustin Hoffman or Al Pacino and do something totally different as he vowed his latest film would be his last big action picture.
- Martial arts star Jackie Chan calls time on action movies
- Film Review: The Raid (18)
- Film Review: Dark Shadows (12A)
Springwatch (BBC2, 8pm)
3:55pm Monday 28th May 2012
SPRINGWATCH presenters Chris Packham and Martin Hughes-Games are talking about their pets.
Theatre Review: Tender Napalm, Northern Stage, Newcastle
5:58pm Monday 21st May 2012
THE stage is set for battle, with two chairs at either end of a central area, with the audience on both sides.
- Theatre Review: Tender Napalm, Northern Stage, Newcastle
- Theatre Review: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker, Newcastle Theatre Royal
- Theatre Review: Girls’ Night, Darlington Civic Theatre
You’ll just go wild about this tasty garlic soup starter
7:20am Friday 25th May 2012
AFTER months of serving winter root vegetables, the spring and summer months bring a palette of greens to the kitchen table.
- You’ll just go wild about this tasty garlic soup starter
- The recipe for this rhubarb dessert is a trifle extravagant
- Combining flavours is way to impressing dinner guests
Victus, Beulah Street, Harrogate
6:17pm Friday 18th May 2012
Motoring expert Nigel Burton races off to Harrogate to test out the familyfriendly nature of Jenson Button’s new eaterie.
- Victus, Beulah Street, Harrogate
- The Crown Inn, Roecliffe, North Yorkshire
- The Brownlow Arms, Caldwell, North Yorkshire
Dragon can’t find a mate
12:18pm Wednesday 30th May 2012
As she goes through her third divorce, Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey talks to Hannah Stephenson about her terrible choices in men and why women can’t have it all.
- Dragon can’t find a mate
- Charting the Queen’s 60 year reign
- Book Review: If You’re Reading This: Last Letters from the Front Line by Sian Price
Create an air of peace with goldfish pond
9:00am Friday 25th May 2012
If you’ve ever walked past an ornamental lake and marvelled at the fish in the water, perhaps it’s time to introduce some fish into your own pond.
- Create an air of peace with goldfish pond
- Arne's top tips for year-round garden interest
- Spring's freshest styles
Got Gimp? You need this book
11:31am Thursday 24th May 2012
If you prefer to create works of art on your PC and don't have the cash to splash on Photoshop then the Gimp is your app of choice.
- Got Gimp? You need this book
- How to give your TV the smarts
- Apple unveils long awaited new iPad - ultra high resolution screen and HD video
Close to home, and close to nature
3:31pm Friday 11th May 2012
You don’t have to travel far to find your own rural idyll, says Joe Willis.
- Close to home, and close to nature
- Titanic attraction takes pride of place in Belfast
- Simply ma-rvellous
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