Festival of the North East
A new festival celebrating the culture and heritage of the North East has been launched in Stockton.
Festival organisers: "We really need this kind of celebration"
Anthony Sergeant, Chair of the Festival of the North East, has been speaking to ITV News about the new event and what it is hoping to achieve.
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