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Some of the lead actors from Night and Day in a behind-the-scenes shot wearing costumes from the film. The character Jennifer Saunders is playing stands on the left and is leaning over two actors sitting on a sofa. The character played by Timothy Spall is standing on the right and holding up a glass

'Every film should be shot in the North East'

The cast and director of a new film say filming in the region has been a lovely experience.

Dan Hudachek wearing a green jumper and glasses. He is holding a 1928 bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale. In the background are shelves filled with objects and photographs.

Wearside stories you may have missed this week

Tyne and Wear Metro trains resume under a dangerous flyover and Beamish Museum opens its archive.

Dan Hudachek wearing a green jumper and glasses. He is holding a 1928 bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale. In the background are shelves filled with objects and photographs.

Inside museum's weird and wonderful archive

The museum holds more than 2.5 million objects showcasing 20th Century life in north-east England.

The Princess Seaways ferry is shown, with the words DFDS Seaways written on the blue lower part of the ship. The top is painted white.

Ferries and events off as Storm Darragh approaches

The A66 in Cumbria and Beamish Museum are to close, fireworks and food festival postponed.

Ian Bean is wearing a historical costume consisting of a bowler hat and a smart black suit. He is holding up a tote bag with his own image on. The text next to him reads: "SLAY".

How a museum understood the TikTok assignment

Beamish gains millions of likes for its Gen Z tour of the County Durham museum.

Four members of staff from Beamish Museum wearing old-fashioned clothing stand in front of the Beamish Emporium

Beamish Museum opens city centre emporium

The shop sells traditional sweets and toys and will showcase some of the museum's collection.

A parade of shops featuring a cinema, milkbar and toy shop

Back to the 50s as museum opens replica shops

A day of celebrations is planned as the County Durham open air museum opens its newest attraction.

Bill Mather, dressed in a beige jacket with a yellow tie, stands next to projectors with his old projectionist jacket hanging up next to him.

Projectionist emotional as museum rebuilds cinema

Bill Mather, who worked in Ryhope's Grand Cinema in the 1950s, is among the first to see inside.

Kelly's Bakery Durham

Vandal-hit former bakery to be demolished

The disused property, which Beamish Museum used to store artefacts, has become an eyesore.