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Fashionista
Your fashion and style fix with a local twist
OP & TOM’s essential tips on shopping for new glasses
Love the glasses you choose... Independent optician, Tim Harwood of OP & TOM chats to Newcastle Sparkles about shopping for new specs and the secret to carrying off something more daring.
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Beauty Belle
The latest goings-on in the beauty world
Foodie
The burgeoning food scene in Newcastle and beyond
3 of our favourite North East brunch destinations
For brunch-time goodness, here's where to find the perfect plate of pancakes, avo-on-toast and the classic bacon butty here in the North East...
Parichat at Sohe review
Newcastle Sparkles samples South East Asian cuisine at the newly rebranded Parichat at Sohe in Jesmond.
5 North East foodie experiences to indulge in this year
From beachside dining to afternoon tea - treat your tastebuds to some of these top foodie experiences here in the North East...
After Dark
Bars, events and nightlife under the spotlight
Rum tasting at Turtle Bay Newcastle
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys the great taste of Caribbean island life, with a visit to Newcastle restaurant and bar, Turtle Bay.
Tapas Revolution Lounge and Sangria Bar
Newcastle Sparkles kick-starts the weekend in style with a visit to the UK's first Tapas Revolution Lounge and Sangria Bar.
4 of our favourite bars for cosy catch ups
Scarves, woolly hats and jumpers at the ready, as we head outdoors for a festive drink or two...
Social Butterfly
Out and about, with a dash of culture
Into the Woods at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Newcastle Sparkles forays into the Tyne Theatre & Opera House to watch a steampunk-inspired version of Into the Woods. Join us as we escape into a world of magic beans, giants and golden slippers...
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Forum Books opens new bookshop in Corbridge
It's a whole new chapter for Forum Books as the independent bookshop relocates to its new Northumberland home.
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Editor's Column
News, musings and insights
Editor’s column: The baby boom
In the midst of a baby boom and still waiting for my maternal desires to kick in... Am I the only one who is happy leading an independent, care-free life?
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