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Behind the Scenes: Why Practical Effects Still Beat CGI for Many Filmmakers

Despite decades of digital advancement, filmmakers and audiences alike continue to champion practical effects, valuing the tactile realism that computer-generated imagery still struggles to match.

News Team 22 August 2026 3 min read

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Byker Grove: The Youth Club That Launched Stars

The story of Byker Grove, the Newcastle-set children's drama that ran for years and launched the careers of Ant and Dec.

21 June 2026 6 min

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Kathryn Tickell and the Music of Northumbria

How Kathryn Tickell and the Northumbrian smallpipes keep alive the distinctive traditional folk music heritage of the North East.

20 June 2026 6 min

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Catherine Cookson: The North East's Best-Loved Author

The story of Catherine Cookson, the South Shields writer who rose from poverty to become one of Britain's best-loved novelists.

20 June 2026 6 min

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Which New Film Will Win the Weekend Box Office?

Cinema audiences across Newcastle and the wider North East have plenty to look forward to this weeke...

19 June 2026 7 min

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The Shocking Animal Army That Could Challenge Humanity's Survival

Humanity has conquered continents, landed on the Moon and built cities visible from space. Yet if Ea...

14 June 2026 6 min

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Netflix and Disney+ Deliver Major Blow to BBC Licence Fee Plans

The future of the BBC licence fee has moved back into the spotlight after major streaming platforms ...

12 June 2026 7 min

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Why Newcastle's Moviegoers Refuse To Leave When Credits Start Rolling

For decades, cinema audiences were trained to leave their seats the moment the credits started rolli...

9 June 2026 7 min

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Freeview Switch-Off Warning Sparks Fears For Newcastle Pensioners

Millions of households across the UK could face major changes to the way they watch television after...

7 June 2026 7 min

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Former BBC Star Questioned By Police Over Historic Allegation

A former BBC presenter has reportedly been questioned by detectives after a woman made an allegation...

7 June 2026 4 min

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What To Watch In Cinemas This Weekend Across Newcastle

Cinema-goers in Newcastle have plenty to look forward to this weekend as a fresh batch of films arri...

6 June 2026 4 min

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The Newcastle Rising Stars Turning Heads Across The UK

Newcastle has always been a city with creativity running through its veins. From producing chart-top...

31 May 2026 7 min

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Beastie Boys Icon Set for Rare Live Performance Near Newcastle

Music fans across Newcastle and the wider North East are set for a rare treat next month after Beast...

30 May 2026 6 min

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Newcastle's Tup Tup Palace Set For Unexpected Transformation This Saturday

One of Newcastle's best-known nightlife venues is preparing for a very different kind of crowd as Tu...

29 May 2026 3 min

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The True Crime Series Newcastle Fans Will Be Talking About This Summer

Fans of gripping crime dramas and psychological thrillers across Newcastle are preparing for a major...

28 May 2026 7 min

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Planning a Romantic Night Out in Newcastle? Read This First

Newcastle has built a reputation as one of the UK's most exciting nightlife destinations, but beyond...

28 May 2026 7 min

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The Vintage Film Revival Nobody Saw Coming

For years, black and white movies were viewed by younger audiences as outdated relics from another e...

27 May 2026 9 min

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BBC Faces £550m Crisis as TV Licence Evasion Rises in Newcastle & UK

The BBC has intensified efforts to recover unpaid television licence fees by appointing debt collect...

26 May 2026 5 min

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The Biggest Artists and Live Shows Heading to Newcastle in 2026

Newcastle is preparing for a huge year of entertainment, with world-famous musicians, major theatre ...

26 May 2026 7 min