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Goth warning to “respect” Eldon Square cast in stone
The old Eldon Square in Newcastle has been something of a building site over recent years, but a flurry of activity by workmen means the public space will soon be one the public can enjoy again…

Exclusive - is Baja beach club closing down for good?
On Tuesday we heard whispers that Baja was closing its doors after a decade of encouraging the Bigg Market crowd across the Tyne into Gateshead. We broke the story on Wednesday, and discovered the possible reasons why the once-popular meat market was shutting down…

What poverty means for the children of Newcastle
A new report by the Conservative Party has revealed the state of poverty in Newcastle. Of course, attacking the Labour party in the current climate is a lazy, effortless sport, and you’d be forgiven for believing the headline is simply a cheap knee to the groin. But strip away the spin, and the numbers concerning poverty and inequality in Newcastle aren’t too rosy…

I Spy trouble brewing in Jesmond
In these times of stretched personal finances, where’s the harm in offering a bargain? Exactly, say the Spy Bar on Osbourne Road, who last week were selling bottle of Mexican beer for 10p a pop…

How clean is your favourite Newcastle restaurant?
If you’ve never seen the site before, scoresonthedoors.org.uk provides a revealing glimpse into the kitchens of your favourite Newcastle eateries…

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