Due to boundary changes, all of the seats on Gateshead council will be contended in the upcoming local elections. This means that every elector gets to vote for three candidates in their ward, and the three candidates with the largest number of votes will be elected. This slight variation on the usual FPTP voting promises to be interesting, but also bone-chillingly scary at the same time.

#Gateshead
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/2923/Local-elections

Local elections - Gateshead Council

Find out about the upcoming local elections which will take place in Gateshead on Thursday 7 May 2026.

Gateshead Council
Strauss, Prokofiev with Kantorow and Elgar's 'Enigma Variations' from Gateshead - Schedule 23/3/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com

Alexandre Kantarow, piano, and Sinfonia of London conducted by John Wilson play: STRAUSS: Don Juan, Op. 20. PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No 3 in C major, Op. 26. ELGAR: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 ‘Enigma’. Recorded....

Strauss, Prokofiev with Kantorow and Elgar's 'Enigma Variations' from Gateshead - Schedule 23/3/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com

Alexandre Kantarow, piano, and Sinfonia of London conducted by John Wilson play: STRAUSS: Don Juan, Op. 20. PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No 3 in C major, Op. 26. ELGAR: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 ‘Enigma’. Recorded....

Strauss, Prokofiev with Kantorow and Elgar's 'Enigma Variations' from Gateshead - Schedule 23/3/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com

Alexandre Kantarow, piano, and Sinfonia of London conducted by John Wilson play: STRAUSS: Don Juan, Op. 20. PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No 3 in C major, Op. 26. ELGAR: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 ‘Enigma’. Recorded....

We received this odd communication today in the format of a local free newspaper.
It is published by Hope Not Hate, and contains a collection of perkily upbeat pieces of local community news.
I assume that the optimistic and inclusive tone is pitched to counter the Reform Ltd narrative of "broken Britain".
Although I find the relentless perkiness mildly amusing, I heartily approve of the general intent.
#gateshead #hopenothate
Clyne, Prokofiev with Włoszczowska and Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' from Gateshead - Schedule 17/3/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com

Maria Włoszczowska, violin, and the Royal Northern Sinfonia conducted by Nil Venditti play: Anna CLYNE: 'rewind'. PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2. MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’. Recorded 6 March....

Clyne, Prokofiev with Włoszczowska and Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' from Gateshead - Schedule 17/3/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com

Maria Włoszczowska, violin, and the Royal Northern Sinfonia conducted by Nil Venditti play: Anna CLYNE: 'rewind'. PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2. MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’. Recorded 6 March....

Clyne, Prokofiev with Włoszczowska and Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' from Gateshead - Schedule 17/3/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com

Maria Włoszczowska, violin, and the Royal Northern Sinfonia conducted by Nil Venditti play: Anna CLYNE: 'rewind'. PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2. MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’. Recorded 6 March....