Interviews
Strictly Speaking: with Shirley Ballas
As head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Shirley Ballas is the epitome of glamour. Yet the TV icon - who is appearing in panto at Darlington’s Hippodrome - is...
Soul Man – Paul Smith
As Teesside success stories go, they don’t get much better than Paul Smith’s. Lead singer of much-lauded band Maximo Park, the Billingham-born musician has stayed true to his northern...
Tees Lifestyle Q&A – Alistair Griffin
INTERVIEW BY: MICHAEL MCGEARY
PICTURES: CHRIS BOOTH
Alistair Griffin, from Castleton, North Yorkshire, sprang to prominence after taking part in the BBC show Fame Academy in 2003.
He has since achieved top...
Tees Lifestyle Q&A – Patrick Monahan
INTERVIEW BY DAVE ALLAN
PICTURES BY DOUG MOODY
Stand-up comedian Patrick Monahan is an Irish Iranian-come-Teessider, now living in London. Born in Ahvaz in Iran, his family moved to Redcar when...

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Hippodrome offers online dance and drama classes for young people and...
Darlington Hippodrome is running regular online dance and drama classes available to young people and adults in a move to keep people active in...
Stunning sustainable welcome pavilion to be created for the Festival of...
A stunning visual welcome is being planned for visitors to this year’s Festival of Thrift.
The North East’s professional architectural bodies have joined forces with...
Jason Manford makes a welcome return to Darlington Hippodrome
Jason Manford has announced a new UK and Ireland tour which will include a date at Darlington Hippodrome in 2021.
It’s been a busy few...
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