Author: Hannah Rooney
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A community arts agency has started searching for a new space in Durham, saying it feels there is a lack of places for ‘creatives’ to connect. Cyan CIC, a community arts agency based in County Durham, hopes to establish an art space where creativity can thrive. The organisation recently held a public meet-up (on October […]
Sunderland students have revealed the unsung heroes they believe are deserving of a statue in the city. After the Sunderland Echo asked ChatGPT to suggest 15 Sunderland people deserving of a statue, Spark has explored the public’s thoughts about who they feel deserves recognition. The AI-generated list featured several famous names, including footballers Jordan Henderson […]
Transgender rights activists in the North East are voicing fears that digital ID cards could harm trans and non-binary people. At a conference of world leaders last Friday (September 26), prime minister Keir Starmer revealed plans for a digital ID card scheme which will be “mandatory for the right to work” in the UK, as […]
NEW authors and independent presses have lost out, as the The 2025 Booker Prize shortlist heavily features books by mainstream publishing houses. From 153 submissions, six were shortlisted – none from debut authors – and five of those came from mainstream publishing houses. Chair of the 2025 prize, Roddy Doyle (Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha) […]
