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Michael Lawler
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The edge of the visible: Cambois data centre
Photo essay recording a new hyperscale, multi-billion pound data centre emerging in Northumberland that will anchor the north east of England as an AI Growth Zone.
North East Bylines, November 2025
North East Bylines Podcast: Tyne & Wear Metro: Ambition that became real
Our second episode of North East Bylines Podcast, looks at what came after the motorway dreams. How the Tyne & Wear Metro came into being despite many challenges at the time. We also look at what impact the Metro has had, what it could have been and what the future looks like for the system.
North East Bylines Podcast , November 2025
North East Bylines Podcast: Newcastle Central Motorway 50 Years On - A Retrospective
In this first episode of North East Bylines Podcast, we take a deep dive into the history of the Central Motorway in Newcastle, celebrating its 50th annive
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North East Bylines Podcast , August 2025
Fifty years on: Newcastle’s Central Motorway marks a milestone in urban transformation
The Central Motorway stands as both a testament to past ambitions and a canvas for innovation. Its evolution will play a crucial role in shaping the Newcastle of tomorrow
North East Bylines, August 2025
Memories are made of this: Shieldfield’s Memory Café
"The Memory Café isn’t just a support group - it’s a defiant, creative, inclusive response to a world that often sidelines the vulnerable and the overlooked"
North East Bylines, June 2025
Campaigners call for urgent overhaul of Newcastle Coach Station
Facilities at Newcastle Coach station are sadly lacking
North East Bylines, June 2025
A new chapter in Gadgie life as Newcastle gallery closes
Artist Alexander Millar is closing his Newcastle gallery to focus on painting, with his Gadgie art living on through Glasgow, pop-ups, and online
North East Bylines, March 2025
Documenting Place at the Amber Film & Photography Collective
Amber Film & Photography Collective’s archive finds a home at the Farrell Centre, showcasing a rich legacy of North East working-class life
North East Bylines, March 2025
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