Author: Colin Petch

“It’s just a gang of mates who haven’t met each other yet.” Colin Petch on NOT Lonely This Christmas

Posted by Colin Petch | Dec 20, 2021 | Enterprise |

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many across the UK, this sentiment doesn’t...

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Review: Manchester Collective, Heavy Metal, The White Hotel, Salford

Posted by Colin Petch | Dec 16, 2021 | Bands & Gigs, Music |

After what can only be described as a terrific year for Manchester Collective, the music...

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Review: North Pennines AONB Stargazing Festival 2021

Posted by Colin Petch | Nov 16, 2021 | Arts, Heritage |

Something extremely special is on show all year round within the North Pennines AONB (Area of...

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Review: Road, Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne

Posted by Colin Petch | Oct 19, 2021 | Arts, Theatre |

Road was Farnworth-born, Jim Cartwright’s first play. Written during a time of much social...

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Review: Manchester Collective – Voice of the Whale, Hallé St Peter’s, Manchester

Posted by Colin Petch | Oct 2, 2021 | Bands & Gigs, Music |

Journalists sometimes get it wrong. In 1849, a chap by the name of Angus Reach talked about the...

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