Why 22,000 watching fourth-tier Newcastle at St. James Park is a landmark for the women’s game
No doubt more records will be broken by that tournament in July and into the domestic season beyond but they aren’t what excites me the most.
“Nothing Important”? An Introduction to Richard Dawson
"Dawson’s lyrics aren’t poems; the music is too important to the cadence and stress of the lines for the words to retain their power without it. Still, they do pass that age-old test which can be used upon a line of verse to distinguish the animating spirit of poetry: they’re often almost impossible to gloss in prose." Oscar Jelley tries to unravel the complexities of Geordie folk singer-songwriter, Richard Dawson.
Why Newcastle won’t be the next Manchester City
The planned acquisition of Newcastle United has generated plenty of
interest, partly because of the identities of the old and new ownership and the
generous sum...
Sad and Loud, Ryan Adams Live
Thomas Athey reports on an eventful show at The Sage
I, Daniel Blake: a working class triumph
Jem Bartholomew hopes Ken Loach’s Palme d’Or win can revolutionise our national welfare debate
