Latest Past Events

Forensics and Fiction: Helen Pepper in conversation with Ann Cleeves

Whitley Bay Library & Customer First Centre York Road, Whitley Bay

Helen Pepper's first job was with the Forensic Science Service, where she worked as an assistant scientific officer. She later moved on to become a scenes of crime officer with West Yorkshire Police. She moved to County Durham and was appointed a senior scientific support officer with Durham Constabulary. After four years she became forensic […]

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The Bay Tales Crime Quiz

Vineyard 72 Whitley Bay

How well do you know your murder mysteries and chilling thrillers? Unwind and test your crime fiction knowledge with a fun Saturday evening quiz night. Free entry for Bay Tales ticket holders, but places are limited so please register in advance. Max teams of 5 people.  Quiz hosts Alys Cummings and Sarah Knapton are journalists who met […]

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Noir at the Bay Bar 2026

Vineyard 72 Whitley Bay

A fun way to start the festival weekend, Noir at the Bar hosts writers from every stage of their career and asks them to read from their work - whether that is an excerpt from a forthcoming novel, a newly-released book or a work in progress.  Audience members choose the running order by pulling names […]

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