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For the final time, we’ll be delivering our weekly Newcastle gig recommendations before we go big and monthly…

Afternoons spent on long walks with undesirable in-laws. The futility and expense of present shopping. Lamenting over the lack of excitement concerning ITV’s festive film schedule.

Rum and cigars, it’s a classic combination.
That’s not all this celebration of Cuban culture has to offer, but with a free mojito and cuban cigar tasting to look forward to, we had to give them a cheeky mention.

Tucked away in the Ouseburn valley, a short walk from Manors metro station, you’ll find The Cumberland Arms.
There’s a big hill to climb, but as their website rightly says, the beer’s worth it.
The Cumberland plays host to local sword dancers, the Kingsmen’s practice sessions (they even have their own beer), has more live music than [...]

The Bootleg Beatles should have enjoyed global success, record sales in the millions and debauchery on a scale unimaginable. Sadly, they were too slow on the uptake by a couple of decades and beaten to the spoils by the Beatles themselves.