We like to try new ways of reporting the news, so through a mix of Twitter updates and wifi via an iPod Touch, we’re keeping you up to date with the demonstrations in Newcastle city centre this afternoon (the latest updates are listed first): Read full story
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Updated - where to find free wifi in Newcastle and Tyneside
Not so long ago we asked for your help in completing a map of free wifi in Newcastle and Tyneside.
We’ve added a few more places where you won’t be frustrated by prompts to sell your children’s organs for online access.
There’s bound to be plenty more out there, so be a good citizen by sharing your favourites with us.
To update our map with your wifi hotspots, open the map by clicking on the screen-grab to the left. Anyone can edit it, so add your information, save it your bookmarks and update it whenever you fancy.
Live blog - NUFC protests in Newcastle
By Paul Smith • Sep 13th, 2008 • Category: favourite, newsNewcastle and the silver screen
By Helen Foley • Sep 12th, 2008 • Category: favourite
It would be a safe assumption to say that never before has a production company or film crew been so hell-bent on using Newcastle as a set location on account of its beautiful architecture and clean streets, but there’s a first for everything. Read full story
Boozed up Baby Lynch draws the crowds and the queues
By Paul Smith • Aug 14th, 2008 • Category: favourite, nightlife
Newcastle has never been about club culture or partying; this is a city that thrives on drinking.
And when there’s a free bar promised, Newcastle will not disappoint; expect freeloaders aplenty and as much cleavage as is considered legal. Read full story
Where to find the lowest petrol prices in Newcastle
By Paul Smith • Aug 5th, 2008 • Category: favourite, news
Don’t know whether you’ve noticed, but money is a little tight right now. One of the biggest shocks is how much it costs to fill your car with fuel.
With a gas guzzler you might be into the hundreds of pounds, but even an ickle car is costing the sharp end of fifty quid to fill. Rubbish.
While some of us are abandoning the motor to take the bus and Metro, others just can’t do without, especially when working elsewhere in the North East.
How clean is your favourite Newcastle restaurant?
By Paul Smith • Aug 1st, 2008 • Category: favourite, food
If you’ve never seen the site before, scoresonthedoors.org.uk provides a revealing glimpse into the kitchens of your favourite Newcastle eateries. Read full story
LIVE - Princess of tarts leaves the Tyne behind
By Paul Smith • Jul 27th, 2008 • Category: events, favourite, news
The crowds have gathered, the tugs are ready and willing, the weather is fine - despite rumours to the contrary, today’s the day the Tuxedo Princess leaves the shelter of the Tyne Bridge forever.
newcastlecentric.com is on the quayside to watch the spectacle, provide you with an ongoing commentary and perhaps more important, sample the early morning breakfast specials of the Quayside Market. Read full story
Updated - where to find free wifi in Newcastle and Tyneside
By Paul Smith • Jul 16th, 2008 • Category: favouriteNot so long ago we asked for your help in completing a comprehensive map of free wifi in Newcastle and Tyneside.
Thanks to your efforts, we quickly doubled the number of spots you can guzzle bits and bytes while filling up on coffee, or in some cases, ale. Yum. Read full story