Sam Fender8 Mar 2026Test your knowledge with our weekly quizHow much do you remember about the stories making the headlines across the North East and Cumbria?8 Mar 20261 Mar 2026Double Brits success for North East's Sam FenderFender picked up best alternative or rock act and also shared the gong for Song of the Year.1 Mar 202628 Feb 2026Olivia Dean crowned new UK queen of pop as Brit Awards hit the northThe singer won four awards, including best artist and album, as the Brits headed to Manchester. 28 Feb 202628 Feb 2026Six things to look out for in tonight's Brit Awards ceremonyWill there be a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne? And will Taylor Swift break her losing streak? 28 Feb 202622 Feb 2026Scotland's mad for Oasis, Newcastle loves Sam Fender: Music tastes where you live revealedSpotify and YouTube's streaming data for 2025 shows some interesting variations in listening habits.22 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeksRein Me In sets a new UK chart record for the longest time to reach number one.20 Feb 202621 Jan 2026Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominate Brit Award nominationsA new wave of pop stars lead the shortlist, while Pulp pick up their first nomination in 30 years.21 Jan 202611 Nov 2025Jade covers Sam Fender - with an orchestraThe singer collabs with the Royal Northern Sinfonia on this take of Remember My Name by fellow north-east England native Sam Fender.11 Nov 202511 Nov 2025Fender gives £25,000 Mercury cash to small venuesThe singer donates all of his Mercury prize money to the Music Venue Trust to protect grassroots music. 11 Nov 2025...
