A theatre, dance company and community arts charity will be sharing the investment
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Finished off the day chatting The Radio Academy #ukarias with the legendary Carol Malia on the Look North red sofa, and FINALLY being allowed into the BBC Sport Tyne & Wear Total Sport studio to chat to Simon Pryde and Ando. Thanks Matthew Raisbeck for sneaking me in!

Saddened to hear the news of Viv Busby’s passing. A man who I learnt so much from in our time working together at York City FC and Sunderland AFC Always there to help and support. Here handing me my debut shirt at 17! RIP Buzza

The expected line-up of the North East mayoral authority cabinet lasts precisely one day as Sunderland gets a new council leader chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…

RIP Viv Busby

ALS is saddened to learn of the passing of former assistant manager Viv Busby. Viv worked alongside Denis Smith at Roker Park between 1987 and 91, during which time he helped Sunderland go from the old Third Division back to the top flight. RIP Viv…

Did you know I ran Sunderland Shorts Film Festival? Probably, as I go on about it all the time - but did you know the 9th edition starts tonight with over 150 films over the week!

This is a real labour of love & it would be so great to see you there for it if you can: thefirestation.org.uk/whats-on/171//…

⭐️ We are delighted to announce that The Customs House has been awarded £446,220 from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme.

This Government funding is part of Arts Council England investment to build stronger communities throughout England.

This is shattering news Dr. Maurice Duffy . If there is a person Karen needs in her corner it is you. Sending love. Xx

Great night for old radio pals at BBC Sport Tyne & Wear ! Jane Downs Jo Lonsdale Matt Bailey Micha Laing Anth Day Rik Martin Tom Glenwright TOP TEAMS!!!

Over the moon for the amazingly talented Jo Lonsdale and Jane Downs 🎉 🏆

Junior Turner alfie joey Calm down...

Am so proud to have chaired this initiative over the past ten years. Utterly transformational for the hundreds of students selected to join the scheme - not just the financial support but also the invaluable access to industry events and mentoring.

alfie joey Separated at birth ??

The new Steve Davis Leo Sayer collaboration album look mint ! 😀alfie joey

Missing the snooker already!

Thanks so much for all the congrats on my Peabody Career Achievement Award. I really appreciate a prestigious organization finally taking a funny man seriously!

Many years ago, I played a 6 year old boy in a pool exhibition at Weetabix in Northants. I suggested to his parents that he should give Snooker a try. He had ability and was naturally gifted. Huge congratulations to Kyren Wilson WORLD CHAMPION 2024 🏆 #ALWAYSKNEWYOUWOULDDOIT

Missing the snooker already!

alfie joey For those of you watching in black and white....