jake-trelease

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Jake Trelease

Jake Trelease is a writer from South Shields who runs 'Tales About Nowt', a monthly show about North East literature on Slacks Radio.

DMG 2025: Communism in the Coalfields

As socialists from all over the world prepare to attend the 139th Durham Miners’ Gala, we explore the story of the event’s iconic banners, which celebrate our historic solidarity and continuing hope in the face of oppression and hatred.

You Need Music Where You Live

Local music scenes aren’t nuisances taking up space from property developers — they generate decent jobs in post-industrial areas, and play a key role in sustaining culture in many communities.