“You don’t have a Newcastle accent.” If I had a quid for every time I heard this from people I’ve just met then I’d never have to work again. So before I break the neck of the next person to say this to me, I’m just going to get it all out here. Ok? … Continue reading You Don’t Have a Newcastle Accent
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Get North and Get Fed: Independent Coffee Houses in Newcastle
Have you ever visited Newcastle and Gateshead, the capital city of the North East? No? Tsk. You’re missing out. NewcastleGateshead is currently hosting the Great Exhibition of the North, an event that’s literally taking over the entire city. New interactive exhibits, installations and events are being superimposed onto existing cultural sites and re-imagined displays to … Continue reading Get North and Get Fed: Independent Coffee Houses in Newcastle
A Vicious Streak a Mile Wide – the Vampire Bunny of Newcastle
It’s late at night. You’re near Newcastle Central station, walking through the Georgian streets by the railway arches. Drunks fall past you, revellers in body-con dresses and white t-shirts, tramping back up towards the Bigg Market in search of a greasy kebab and trebles for a cheap price. You turn left past the castle, the … Continue reading A Vicious Streak a Mile Wide – the Vampire Bunny of Newcastle