2009 October | Newcastle Events | Hotels | Tickets

Toon Top, Kev Cash, and 8 Months to go! Football Round-Up for September 2009

Still getting headlines off the pitch, still on top into October but out of the Carling Cup.

Newcastle United FC fail to maximise their chances at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship as the teams below slip up, a new loanee makes an impact, and NUFC get hit with a bill for the travails of King Kev.

Plus ca change…
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Discover Gateshead

Gateshead is located next to the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, on the banks of the River Tyne in north-east England.

The population of Gateshead totals some 79,000 inhabitants making it small in comparison to the neighbouring city of Newcastle, but as the centre of Gateshead and Newcastle are extremely close, the two combine to make the main core of Tyneside.

Although Gateshead is not huge, the town has a wonderful history dating back to the times of the Romans. Gateshead has been named in numerous historical documents,
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Howay in a Manger: a North East Christmas!

Yuletime on Tyne and Wear!

Christmas in Newcastle is best enjoyed with a local twist. Christmas dinner, presents, stockings, tree and jingle bells should still all be part of it, sure, but to add spice and flavour to your Christmas in this great city don’t reach for the cinnamon, simply look local.

Newcastle has a great heritage of stories, food and drink all passionately produced (and consumed) locally.

This rich tradition also feeds into the spectacle of Christmas time on Tyneside.
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A Village in the City: The Centre for Life, Newcastle

The Centre for Life: a Science Village

The Centre for Life is found in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne city centre and is a village created as a place to encourage the advancement for all life sciences.

The Centre for Life encourages scientists, clinicians, educationalists and business people from all walks of life to come together
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