A renowned clairvoyant who writes a regular column for The Northern Echo's website will be appearing at venues throughout the region.

John Bland will be appearing at the Dolphin Centre, in Darlington, on Wednesday, April 9, at 6.30pm, as part of the tour.

Other dates include: Burton Stone Community Centre, York, on Tuesday, April 15, at 6.30pm; Ripon Leisure Centre on Wednesday, May 14, at 7.30pm; and Sunnyfield House Community Centre, in Guisborough, east Cleveland, on Tuesday, November 11, at 6.30pm.

Admission at each venue costs £4.

Others visits are planned for Harrogate, Leeds and County Durham, but venues, dates and times have yet to be confirmed.

Details will be posted at www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk