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WASHINGTON AND NORTH EAST CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIRS AND MARKETS GUIDE 2026
EVERYONE loves a Christmas fair or market. Once again, Washington is set for its fair share this festive season – but many people still enjoy venturing further afield for bigger […]
GIFT TAGS ARE FLYING OFF THE BRANCHES OF BUILDING BLOCK’S GIVING TREE
KIND-hearted Washington folk have been flocking to Building Block Day Centre to support its Giving Tree and help brighten Christmas for people who otherwise may not receive a gift. The […]
WASHINGTON IS READY FOR 2026 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICES
WASHINGTON is getting set to honour those who gave their lives in service tomorrow – Sunday, November 8. The traditional Remembrance Sunday parade, church service and two minutes’ silence will […]
KNITTERS AND CRAFTERS CREATE STUNNING CONCORD REMEMBRANCE DAY DISPLAY
VISITORS to Concord this week may have spotted some new arrivals around the bus station and up at Usworth Park – and its all thanks to a group of talented […]
CONCORD ILLUMINATIONS SET FOR NOVEMBER 23 SWITCH ON
THE team behind Concord’s illuminations has confirmed the date for the 2026 switch on. Washington’s official festive lights will power up on Monday, November 23 as part of an evening […]
PLANS CONTINUE FOR METRO TO WASHINGTON EXTENSION AS NEXUS REVEALS NEXT STEPS AND RESPONDS TO INITIAL FEEDBACK
A NUMBER of questions raised by residents regarding the proposed Metro to Washington extension have been answered in response to recent public engagement sessions Metro operator Nexus has today confirmed […]
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WASHINGTON WAY’S WHAT’S ON LISTINGS PAGES NOW LIVE
IT’S been a work in progress for some time, but we’ve finally updated our What’s On and listings pages. The new-look format features eight different sections of listings, including regular […]
KNITTERS AND CRAFTERS CREATE STUNNING CONCORD REMEMBRANCE DAY DISPLAY
VISITORS to Concord this week may have spotted some new arrivals around the bus station and up at Usworth Park – and its all thanks to a group of talented […]
HISTORIAN PETER WELSH TO GIVE FREE TALK AT BOWES RAILWAY NEXT WEEK
BOWES Railway Museum will bring the flag down on a series of historic talks by welcoming Washington historian and author Peter Welsh to take the floor next week. To celebrate […]
STALL HOLDERS SOUGHT FOR DONWELL HOUSE CHRISTMAS FAIR
DONWELL House Care Home is on the lookout for stall holders to join its annual Christmas fair next month. The care home, at Donwell Village Centre, will host its popular […]
WASHINGTON AND NORTH EAST CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIRS AND MARKETS GUIDE 2026
EVERYONE loves a Christmas fair or market. Once again, Washington is set for its fair share this festive season – but many people still enjoy venturing further afield for bigger […]
SPOOKTASTIC! GET YOUR HOME TRICK OR TREAT READY
SPOOKY season is here and already homes across Washington are getting a Halloween makeover. Each year, more and more people are celebrating the event for far longer than just one […]
WASHINGTON MAN BRINGS VINTAGE CLOTHING MARKET TO TOWN THIS FRIDAY
A WASHINGTON born and bred vintage trader is hoping for local support this week when he brings his already successful NE Vintage Takeover to town. Washington Vintage Fashion Market, the […]
INTERIORS: HELLO AUTUMN!
THE leaves are starting to fall, the weather has taken a bit of a turn for the worst and the nights are definitely starting to get longer. Like it or […]
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WASHINGTON AND NORTH EAST CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIRS AND MARKETS GUIDE 2026
EVERYONE loves a Christmas fair or market. Once again, Washington is set for its fair share this festive season – but many people still enjoy venturing further afield for bigger […]
WASHINGTON WAY’S WHAT’S ON LISTINGS PAGES NOW LIVE
IT’S been a work in progress for some time, but we’ve finally updated our What’s On and listings pages. The new-look format features eight different sections of listings, including regular […]
STILL TIME TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR WEDNESDAY’S BOWES BONFIRE AND FIREWORK NIGHT
TIME is running out for anyone who wants to secure tickets to Bowes Railway Museum’s Bonfire and Firework night. The annual event will be held this Wednesday, November 4 at […]
CONCORD ILLUMINATIONS SET FOR NOVEMBER 23 SWITCH ON
THE team behind Concord’s illuminations has confirmed the date for the 2026 switch on. Washington’s official festive lights will power up on Monday, November 23 as part of an evening […]
NISSAN TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS WITH MUSICAL FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
NISSAN Sports & Leisure Complex is gearing up to celebrate Nissan’s 40 Year anniversary with a fantastic family event later this month. Nissan Musical Fireworks Spectacular will be held on […]
LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND MARKS NELSAM’S LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR
THE North East Land, Sea and Air Museum (NELSAM) is gearing up for its final event of 2026 this weekend. The museum, based at the former RAF Usworth and Sunderland […]
GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT AT STACK VENUES THIS MONTH
SPOOKY season is here – and some of the North East’s leading entertainment hubs are getting into the spirit early with a month of treats for adults and kids alike. […]
HOUGHTON FEAST RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
TEN days of family fun and entertainment gets underway this weekend as Houghton Feast returns. This year’s festival kicks-off this Friday, October 2 and runs until Sunday, October 11 and […]
