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Postgrad Social Scene Newcastle
Newcastle's postgraduate social scene is distinct from the undergrad circuit. Here is where to find it.
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Newcastle Stories
Independent recommendations, neighbourhood knowledge and the stories shaping the city.
Events
Christmas in Newcastle: Markets, Lights and Winter Wonderland
Newcastle at Christmas is properly good. Here's everything happening from November through December.
stories
The Tyne Bridge vs Gateshead Millennium Bridge: A Tale of Two Monuments
The Tyne Bridge has watched over Newcastle since 1928. The Millennium Bridge arrived in 2000. Together, they tell the story of how…
Culture
Sam Fender and Newcastle’s Music Scene
Sam Fender put Newcastle back on the music map. But the city's got deep musical roots - Sting, The Animals, Brian Johnson.
Nightlife
Student Nightlife Guide Newcastle: Where to Go Out
Newcastle has one of the UK's best student nightlife scenes. Here's how to navigate it.
Events
Newcastle New Year’s Eve Guide
New Year's Eve in Newcastle is one of the North's great nights. Here's how to do it right.
Communities
Newcastle’s Somali Community: Tyneside’s Longest-Standing African Presence
Somali seafarers were in South Shields before the First World War. Newcastle's Somali community today is one of the north's largest -…
Events
Summer in Newcastle: What to Do When the Sun Comes Out
Newcastle summers are brief but brilliant. Here's how to make the most of them.
sports
Newcastle vs Sunderland: Tyne-Wear Derby
The Tyne-Wear Derby is the north-east's biggest football match. Two cities, one river, genuine rivalry.
Communities
Mosques in Newcastle: A Guide to the City’s Muslim Spaces
Newcastle has over 20 mosques serving Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Somali, Yemeni and other Muslim communities. Here's what you need to know.
Culture
Newcastle Mela and South Asian Culture Festivals
The North East has a growing South Asian culture festival scene. Here's what Newcastle and the region offer in terms of melas,…
newcastle
Freshers Week Newcastle 2026: The Complete Guide
Your complete guide to Freshers Week Newcastle 2026. What to buy, where to go, and how to survive it.
stories
Sam Fender’s Newcastle: Growing Up in North Shields
Sam Fender's success isn't accidental. His music articulates something real about Newcastle life - the struggle, the humour, the loyalty. This is…
Communities
Eid in Newcastle: Where the City Celebrates
Eid in Newcastle brings thousands to prayer in the West End and the city centre. Here's how the city's Muslim community marks…
stories
The Great North Run: How It Changed Newcastle
The Great North Run started as a crazy idea: get thousands of ordinary people to run 13 miles from Newcastle to the…
Food and Drink
South Asian Grocery Shopping in Newcastle: The Proper Guide
If you cook South Asian food properly, you need the right ingredients. Newcastle's West End has the shops. Here's where to find…
Food and Drink
Best South Asian Restaurants in Newcastle: Where to Eat Beyond the Curry Mile Myth
Newcastle doesn't have a curry mile but it has real South Asian cooking if you know where to look. From West End…
stories
Grey Street: Why It’s One of England’s Best Streets
Grey Street is a street that makes you stop and look up. Walk down it and you're not just in a city…