Angel sculptor and gallery founders made Freemen of Gateshead
The man behind Gateshead's iconic 'Angel of the North', Antony Gormley, will be made and honorary Freeman of the town today.
The sculptor will be given the honour alongside the founders of the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Sune Nordgren and Alan Smith, at a ceremony later.
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Cloudy at first on Bank Holiday Monday, and slow to brighten. A much slower day than Easter Sunday. Best sun in the evening.
EASTER SUNDAY forecast for the rest of the Bank Holiday
So, generally turning out dry and bright across the Tyne Tees region on Easter Sunday.
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