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Talented artists from across North Yorkshire are inviting the public into their creative spaces for a special winter event.

Darlington Hippodrome has announced one of its "most exciting yet" seasons with big names, classic tales, and family favourites all set to take the stage.

A music project is linking the generations as Shildon celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the railways.

TV presenter and JLS star Marvin Humes will headline the Noughties Baby event in Newcastle, bringing a night of 2000s R&B, pop, indie, and dance classics to the North East.

These new ITV channels will show classic British shows and non-top Christmas films.

The Duchess of Cambridge has been a fan of Boden for years, and she recently wore one of the brand's cashmere t-shirts for a visit to Marina Mill - and it's still in stock

The Philip Kingsley Density Discovery Collection is a three-step haircare set that is expertly formulated to address hair thinning and shedding - and it's currently on sale

Michael Portillo on UK's 'most beautiful' train journey, how not putting bags on seats is 'gateway to adventure' and why India is a 'thrilling' place to visit

The Emmerdale fan-favourite was able to admit that he might have prostate cancer after worsening symptoms.

Last month, the singer announced details for her Eternal Sunshine Tour, which will take place across North America and the UK between June and August next year #affiliate

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The Weardale Railway in County Durham will feature in Michael Portillo’s new BBC2 series 200 Years of the Railways, celebrating the bicentenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.

One of Middlesbrough’s historic buildings has reopened after a major refurbishment.The town’s Central Library opene its doors this week to the public after one of its biggest upgrades after a 20-month programme of improvements.The refurbishment of the Grade ll listed building on Centre Square followed a successful bid to the Government’s Cultural Development Fund.The town’s Central Library open its doors this week to the public after one of its biggest upgrades after a 20-month programme of improvements(Image: Middlesborough Council)The refurbishment of the Grade ll listed building on Centre Square followed a successful bid to the Government’s Cultural Development Fund(Image: Middlesborough Council)READ MORE:Community pub in North East reopens after £275k refurbishmentNorth East construction industry grows despite risks, experts sayResidents asked for their views on removal of free first hour of parking in townsOpened in 1912 with funding from American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie - the library is a pivotal part of the town’s culture.Funded by the Arts Council Improvements, the Future High Streets Fund and Middlesbrough Council as part of the £1.9m project - the full redesign of the main ground floor area includes a children’s library with play areas and family facilities.A new ICT suite has also been developed, within new public and event spaces.(Image: Middlesborough Council)Other key improvements include:• New lift and accessible WCs• Local/family history space• New public computers with 24in monitors• New WiFi, power and data systems throughout the building• USB connectivity allowing customers to use their own devices• New furniture, reception desks, shelving and book pods• New signageOther upgrades to the library include decoration, new lighting and restoration of the parquet floor and tables, while its historic features remain unchanged.The new facilities including ICT suits are now open to the public.(Image: Middlesborough Council)Councillor Ian Blades, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive member for Neighbourhoods, said: “The Central Library has been a focal point of the town for more than a century, and it’s rightly seen as one of jewels in our crown.“This fantastic refurbishment has given this wonderful building a whole new lease of life, while retaining the stunning features which keep people coming back throughout their lives.“These improvements will stand it in good stead for the next century and beyond, helping future generations develop a life-long love of books and creativity.“I’m enormously grateful to the Arts Council for helping to make this possible -countless lives will be enriched as a result, and that is simply priceless.”

The Emmerdale star has shockingly returned to the ITV show two years after exiting the soap.