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Gateshead – Tyne and Wear is located on River Tyne banks, opposite the Newcastle upon Tyne. With the two centers of Newcastle and Gateshead lying next to one another, and ultimately forming the urban zone known as Tyneside. The town boasts with an estimated population of 78 403 inhabitants.

The area is home to MetroCentre, the largest shopping centre in the entire EU as well as the Team Valley, which is the largest commercial estates in the entire UK.

Tyne and Wear Metro services Gateshead, with stations at Gateshead Interchange and Stadium, Pelaw, Felling and Heworth. The region of Heworth is also served by another main train service, as are the stations located at Blaydon, MetroCentre and Dunston. Gateshead borough is connected to neighboring villages and towns by ten road, rail and pedestrian bridges. Getting in around the town will thus be an absolute breeze.

Christianity is the primary religion practiced in the town since the 7th century, with the mention of a monastery in Bede. During the 1080’s a church was burnt to the ground with a Bishop inside. St. Mary’s Church was built on the site and was the only church in Gateshead, up until the 1820s. The church is the oldest building in town, thus the reason why it re-opened to the public as a heritage site.

Most of the towns’ Anglican churches only date back to 19th century, when the town’s population grew significantly and developed into new areas in terms of religion. The town presently has a quite a few notable churches of varying denominations.

Gateshead – Tyne and Wear is also home to the most important yeshivas on the European continent, Gateshead Yeshiva as well as other Jewish educational institutions including but not limited to Sunderland Yeshiva, Be’er Hatorah, and Tiferes Yaacov, with students attending from far and wide.

This is what the ‘Alternate History’ genre is all about. Alternate History looks at history – this is applicable in any country of the world – and asks the question: ‘What If?’ What if British India hadn’t occurred? What would have happened if the British capital city had been built elsewhere – say, where Newcastle-upon-Tyne is today? Would that have altered the course of history? Alternate history can ask and answer so many questions – and sets your thoughts chasing off on all sorts of trails!

Alternate History

Alternate history is often alluded to as allohistory. To those aficionados of alternate history, it is frequently referred to as uchronia or uchronie which is what the French call alternate history; as parallel worlds; or even as abwegige geschichten. Regardless of which name alternate history is known by, it involves past events with their outcomes ultimately altered – and then subsequent events evolving from the altered perspective. Robert Sobel used alternate history as the primary plot in his book ‘For Want of a Nail…If Burgoyne had Won at Saratoga’. Similarly, Peter G Tsouras wrote ‘Gettysburg: An Alternate History’.

Alternate history has also been referred to as ‘counterfactuals’ which is not completely accurate: counterfactuals really relates more to academic historical research than it does to the genre of science fiction. You will find a good selection of these kinds of books in our alternate history section: One book I would particularly recommend is that written by Professor David Krasner, entitled ‘Unmaking the West: What-if?’ I am not going to say a word about this book – you will have to read it yourself!

Fantasy

Magic, the supernatural and Middle Earth: stories such as ‘The Middle Kingdom’ and the series of ‘Lord of the Rings’. Fantasy as a genre avoids the nasty and macabre – it also avoids the scientific. Fantasy is – well, pure fantasy! It’s what dreams are made of. Tolkien’s books follow the fantasy theme perfectly. Add parallel kingdoms and you have ‘The 10th Kingdom’ which is now available on DVD – and well worth watching! Add magic and you have John W. Campbell Jr and the stories he wrote for ‘Unknown’ magazine. Add destiny and you have ‘A Storm of Swords’ by George RR Martin: you will find this book on Page 5 of the Fantasy section under the Science Fiction tab on our website. It’s a good read and the 3rd volume of the six-part epic novels, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’.

Gaming

Gaming has really come into its own since the advent of multimedia and the internet. In fact, gaming software must be one of the products being sold more and more, even during these times of recession. Believe me, once you start gaming properly, you will become hooked! It is probably one of the safer addictions to have, anyway! Today, the Games Workshop Group plc is one of the most prestigious war-games companies, listed on the London Stock Exchange. It sells war-games software and games around the world from their base in the UK. A completely different company, Game Designers’ Workshop, was also in the business of selling role-playing games and war-games from 1973 until it closed in 1996.

The vast majority of this gaming software is based on science fiction of one sort or another – time travelling, myths and legends, magic – and any other slant incorporating one or other mix of groups. In 1977 ‘Traveller’ was first introduced by the Game Designers’ Workshop: this game is now carried forward by Mongoose Publishing. In nearly all cases the games are drawn from imaginary events occurring in the far future. Rules are drawn up for the players to follow and players progress through the different levels, buying and selling equipment and weapons to progress further into the imaginary realms of the games. As a player myself, I can understand the magnetism that keeps players totally engrossed but, unless you are a games’ devotee, you wouldn’t really understand the draw gaming can have on you.

Media

Arguably, one of the more respected science fiction films has to be ‘Contact’, starring Jodie Foster as Dr Ellie Arroway, directed by Robert Zemeckis. This film, released in 1997, was taken from the book ‘Contact’ written by Carl Sagan which you will find on our website, along with a variety of his other books: ‘Cosmos’; ‘Pale Blue Dot: a Vision of the Human Future in Space’; ‘The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark’; and ‘The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence’ – all of these books, and more, can be found on our website, under the Science Fiction banner.

Amongst the Media section you will find ‘Doctor Who: The Taking of Chelsea 426’ by David Llewellyn – plus Babylon 5, Batman, Blake’s 7, other Doctor Who vignettes, Lensman, Red Dwarf, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Crow, X-Files, and Xena

Science Fiction

Filed under the umbrella of Science Fiction you will find anthologies; classic science fiction; cyberpunk; science fiction encyclopaedias; graphic novels; high tech science fiction; adventure; history and criticism; science fiction series; and short stories. There are some delightful books within this section: here, you will find ‘Orbus’ by Neal Asher. This book has echoes of ‘Star Wars’ crossed with ‘Deep Space 9’although the story it tells is all its own. Another charming book is ‘Tom’s Midnight Garden’ by Philippa Pearce – a ‘garden that shouldn’t exist’. Do you find this as intriguing as I did? If so, you will love this read – a true and classic science fiction novel to lose yourself from reality in.

The English Premiership is the biggest sports franchise in the sporting world with global viewing audience scattered over the entire continents of the world. It presently consists of twenty teams that are expected to play 38 games each totaling 380 games from August to May each year.

The English Premiership has seen the influx of Non-British citizens especially Nigerians over the last couple of years. Their positive influence cannot be adequately emphasized considering the fact that they remain a major force in world football. Below is a profile of the top 5 Nigerian footballers plying their trade in English Premier League clubs.

• Dickson Etuhu

Dickson Etuhu is an attacking Midfielder with Fulham football club of England. An integral part of their first team, he helped the club reach the final of the Europa Cup in 2009, where they narrowly lost to Athletico Madrid of Spain.

He is also a member of the senior national team of Nigeria- the Super Eagles of Nigeria. It is interesting to note that Dickson Etuhu participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosted by South Africa and had a fairly good tournament.

• Victor Anichebe

This Everton attacking maestro has always been a key member of David Moyes team until injury sustained during Nigeria’s build up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup hampered his progress. He was a member of the Silver winning 2008 Olympic Football team that represented Nigeria at Beijing. Victor Anichebe has been used largely as a sub over the past three seasons, due to the presence of established stars like Luis Saha and Yakubu Aiyegbeni in the Everton front-line.

• Yakubu Aiyegbeni

Love him or hate him, Yakubu Aiyegbeni deserves some mention among the top Nigerian stars in the English Premier League. He has previously played for Portsmouth F.C and Middlesbrough. His appearance for Everton has however been restricted to the bench in the 2010/2011 season due a dip in form.

Yakubu earned the wrath of Nigerians at the last FIFA World Cup when he made the biggest miss of the tournament in Nigeria’s third and final match against South Korea. Even though he later scored through a penalty in that same match, Nigerians back home have not forgiven him for a miss that would probably have seen Nigeria through to the next round of the World Cup.

• Osaze Odewengie

Osaze Odewengie set tongues wagging when he left Russian Club Lokomotiv Moscow for Premiership side-West Bromwich Albion in 2010. He became an instant revelation in the Premiership as he scored crucial goals in the win against Arsenal, Newcastle United and West Ham United. Osaze whose father is a Nigeria and mother Russian, opted to play for the Super Eagles and was selected for the 2004 African Nations Cup where he scored a brace against South Africa in one of the group matches. He also won silver with the Olympic team at the 2008 Olympic Games held in Beijing and recently played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup where Nigeria got bundled out in the First round.

• Obinna Nsofor

Obinna Nsofor is a striker with the English Premiership side- West Ham United. He is presently on loan from Italian side- Inter Milan where he has been for the past three seasons. He also played on loan for Malaga F.C of Spain.

Growing up in semi-rural Northumberland, I have long been accustomed to residing in scenic and ecologically diverse areas. I am used to the presence of bustling nature reserves a mere stones throw from my front door and green-fringed streets ringing with the chirrup of Tree Sparrows; I am accustomed to having a garden, complete with frogs, visiting squirrels and jampacked bird feeders; and, above all else, am accustomed to my daily life being wholly intertwined with nature. Never, not once in my lifetime, have I taken this for granted, but such things have long been the norm.

Six months ago now, I moved to the city: Newcastle Upon Tyne, to be precise. A city which, despite its merits, is just like any other: complete with traffic, concrete, artificial lighting, pubs, clubs, shops, bustling high-streets and transport links – all the factors that have come to define human dominion over the land. The soundtrack to my days here made up of anthropogenic sounds, as opposed to natural ones: the hum of engines, the screeching of brakes and rumble of passing metros where once, birdsong and swaying leaves reigned supreme. No longer can I nip out and lose myself in fields, wetlands or woodlands – a culture shock, to say the least, which has uprooted all that I have grown pleasantly familiar with.

Like most cities, Newcastle poses a real challenge for those living within its reaches who aim to create a life built around nature. Here, the rhythm of life is more hectic, commutes are more tedious and less scenic, quiet moments are few and far between and nature, as a whole, appears muted – diminished somewhat by myriad distractions thrown up by daily life. So much so that those who seek wilderness and harmony in nature are forced adopt new habits, routes and tendencies so to sate there lust for a wild-life. Or else risk going entirely mad.

While I have lost touch with the wild spaces I encountered daily prior to my move, I have come to realise that wilderness does exist in the city. Albeit scattered and defined by a new set of rules – far from the undulating hills, sprawling woodlands and shimmering wetlands present elsewhere but here and alive, nonetheless. Of these, our parks are the obvious candidate for adventure, though they are not alone. And wilderness, in its modern form, exists all around, ready to be snatched and savoured in the forlorn space separating railway lines from civilisation; in flowerbeds tended less than half as often as they should be; and in the overgrown, tangled grounds of offices, stores and public amenities. Wildland present among the gravestones of cemeteries, between pavement stones, in window boxes, gardens and lone, roadside trees. Places I would have ignored previously which now keep me sane during my time spent living and working in the midst of this churning sea of man and his creations.

Perhaps we celebrate wildlife more when it is obscured or in short supply? Perhaps we notice nature more when expectations are diminished by circumstance and ecological horror stories about the urban realm? Either way, I now find myself able to delight in the simplest of wild sights: in the pioneering Dunnock nesting in the base of an overgrown roadside Fuschia, in the bumblebees which visit the ornamental blooms adjacent to my house; and in the vibrant flowerheads of Oxford Ragwort poking up through cracked pavement slabs and home to countless, vibrant Cinnabar caterpillars. Small snippets of natural beauty in the heart of the cold, grey city, snatched on my daily ventures which now, after the initial upheaval, balm worry and yearning.

Now, while wilderness in its traditional sense is denied to me by daily life, I have been forced to rethink my definition of the wilds and alter the ways in which I seek them. Here, I must look harder and appreciate all life, regardless of scarcity or grandeur, and in doing so, visit places I would have bypassed, ignorant, a few short months ago. The forgotten places, the «wild» places, home to species who deserve respect and admiration for their resilience, if nothing else – etching out a living in spite of the wholesale changes thrust upon the landscape here.

Staying sane in the city is a matter of optimism and observation. And life here is not all that bad when you alter the way in which you view nature. I could, if I wished, venture forth to the empty, beautiful places I yearned for previously during moments of free time but now, after all this, I am not sure I want to. The intrepid Mistle Thrush nesting in the grounds of Newcastle’s Civic Centre and the fox that prowls the streets of Heaton by night are far too entertaining.

Oh, and erecting a few bird feeders certainly helps too…

If you are planning a West African excursion, you certainly will not want to miss Ghana’s bustling capital, Accra. You might even decide to turn a memorable day visit there into an exciting extended stay. Enjoy this richly historical coastal city, taking in exotic attractions by day, then relaxing in one of Accra’s lush hotels at night. And minimize the stress of extra driving and interpreting directions. Take advantage both of Accra’s traditional and its modernized public transportation. Set off on an enviable journey, a vacation that is sure to exceed your expectations.

It is wise, first, to consider practical matters, and the most significant of those is mobility. In Accra, Ghana you can choose from a combination of time-saving and convenient transportation options. Flights into Accra touch down at the famous Kotoka International Airport, which serves as a major hub between the Atlantic coastal cities as well as facilitating international links. You might wish to consult an online Accra airfare consolidator to manage flight expenses.

In addition to its sophisticated railway and highway systems, the capital city features several public transit options. You can hire a privately-owned mini-bus (known as a tro-tro) if a vehicle on a fixed route suits your schedule. Taxis, which might also operate on a regular route, are more comfortable, and somewhat more expensive. Accra most recently offers a faster, more poplular metro bus service.

In addition to its lovely stretches of beach, Accra, Guana boasts a number of cultural attractions and historical sites. See the Perpetual Flame at the Cenotaph in Liberation Square, which commemorates Ghana’s 1957 emancipation from the United Kingdom. Visit Osu Castle, home of Guana’s president. Browse beautiful and diverse paintings at the National Museum, which also houses ethnic and anthropological artifacts. For everyday goods from food to shoes to kitchenware, shop at Accra’s business center, Makola Market.

The most highly recommended hotels in Accra, Ghana hotels range in price from less than $20 U.S. to about $208 U.S. The modern African-designed Golden Tulip boasts luxurious accommodations as well as numerous amenities. Guests enjoy golf, casino gambling, and swimming, with the convenience of high speed internet and the pleasure of top-notch hospitality. Choose the Fiesta Royale in Accra for a blend of luxury and convenience. Located near the airport and the city centre, this hotel makes commuting easy. And the affordable Crystalline Hostel offers a cozy traditional living experience. Let staff cater to you while they share your accommodations and offer you signature Ghanan hospitality.

In addition to a general overview of Accra, Ghana—its transit options, tourist sites, cultural and commercial establishments, and accommodation alternatives, you are probably interested in what other travelers say about this intriguing destination. Travel blogs about Ghana’s capital city are an excellent source of first-hand information. Enthusiastic families share vacation journals, digital photos, and even videos of their experiences. Select a few Accra, Ghana travel blogs, and bring this article about the beautiful capital of Ghana to life.

Accra, Ghana is compared in travel literature to Chicago, IL, United States, and Washington, D.C., our own capital city. Accra’s intriguing mix of the commercial, the urban, and the historical lends it broad appeal. Some guests enjoy the fast-paced, richly populated locale, while Accra’s lovely artifacts and the rustic coastline appeal to others. Many find perfection in the combination of both–and in the lush accommodations that await them at the end of each unforgettable day.

10. Luis Figo, a world famous football star, who played for FC Barcelona from 1995 till 2000. He was arguably the fans’ most favorite player in FC Barcelona, until 2000. That’s when «it» happened, Barcelona’s biggest rivals, Real Madrid, decided to splash the cash and break the transfer list fees record by getting Luis to Real Madrid.

The move caused outrage among Barcelona fans, Madrid got him for a world record fee of 38 Million Pounds. And that’s when the fun begins, during the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, when Luis Figo stepped up to take the corner kick, a pig’s head was thrown at him from Barcelona’s side. Another incident took place during the 2004 EURO Cup Final between Greece and Portugal. A Portuguese fan ran out on the field, managed to outrun the police, and heading towards Luis threw a Barcelona jersey at him, as the whole world was watching.

9. 1996 – African Challenge.

1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, The most surprising gold medals went to the hands of Nigerian football stars after they overcame Brazil in thrilling semi-finals, with a 4-3 score. The finals was between Argentina and Nigeria, well over 2 billion people were watching it, of course most of them thought that Argentina will have no problems getting the gold medal, but most of them were wrong. Argentina was in the driver’s seat after leading 1-0. The goal came on a 3rd minute, scored by Claudio Lopez, on the 28th minute Nigeria managed to equalize, as Babayaro scored a perfect finisher. So it was 1-1 on half-time. In the early second half Hernan Crespo gave Argentina the lead again and Argentina was on the way to get the gold medals, but «not so fast» said Amokachi as he scored the equalizing goal and again gave Nigeria hope. Match was almost over and everybody thought it was going to be decided by the penalty shoot out. 90th minute and Amunike gave the lead to Nigeria, it was a shock for Argentina, time was almost over, Argentina had no chance, so it ended with a final score 3-2. Nigeria won the gold medal, for the first time in Olympic Games history.

8. 1960, First ever UEFA European Football Championship (EURO) held in France. It was won by the USSR, beating Yugoslavia 2-1 in a tense final in Paris. It is however quite interesting to note that earlier in the competition Spain had withdrawn from its quarterfinal match against the USSR due to political reasons. As an interesting fact, USSR also scored the first goal in the EURO history, during the qualification games.

7. 1998/1999 English Premier League season, Manchester United got all trophies possible that season. They became the first ever team in football history to do so in one season. First they got the Premier League title, finishing first in the league table, then they took the F.A. Cup title by beating Newcastle United 2-0, and of course the most famous UEFA Champions League final, when United managed to come back from a 1-0 defeat, and score not one but two goals in an injury time beating Bayern Munich 2-1; it was considered to be one of the greatest comebacks ever witnessed.

6. 2002 World Cup, Korea/Japan. Korean fans will never forget that historic moment, when Guus Hiddink took them all the way to the Semi-Finals of 2002 World Cup. Korean national football team became the first ever Asian national football team to reach semi-finals of World Cup. Nobody expected the underdogs to go that far, as they beat Portugal 1-0 in a group stages, then a famous 2-1 win over Italy, drawing with Spain in a quarter-finals and then beating them 5-3 on penalties. In the end however they couldn’t take on Germany in semi-finals, and they lost 1-0. In the game for the third place Korean team met Turkey, but again they lost. Eventually the Republic of Korea finished 4th in the 2002 World Cup, which was still a great success for the country’s football team.

5. June 2003, Chelsea FC was bought by the Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich for a record fee of 140 million pounds. Back then it was the biggest sale of an English Football club. Straight away Roman wanted to make Chelsea the best and strongest club in the world. He began buying players for a record braking transfer fees. First season with a new owner Chelsea FC finished as a runner-up. But next year, the 2004/2005 English premier league season, Chelsea became champions of England, for the first time since 1954/1955 season. 2005/2006 Season they took the premier league trophy again as they were crowned the champions of England for the second time in a row. These 2 seasons were the most successful 2 years in the club’s history.

4. January 11th 2007. It was confirmed that David Beckham will be leaving Real Madrid to play for the United States «soccer» club, Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham’s decision was a shock to many, as one of the world’s best football players moves to United States of America, where «soccer» is not that popular. He was the first big player to enter Major League Soccer.

3. 6th February 1958, the Munich air disaster. It was the darkest day in Manchester United Football Club history. On the board of the plane was Manchester United football team along with the club supporters and journalists. 23 of the 44 passengers on board died. Captain James Thain, the pilot tried to take off twice, but both attempts were aborted due to engine surging. When a third take off was attempted, the plane failed to gain adequate height and crashed into the fence surrounding the airport and then into a house. Now every year on this day Manchester United holds a memorial to the people who lost their lives in the Munich air disaster.

2. 2006 World Cup Final produced one of the most famous moments in football history, when Zidane’s head-butted on Italian defender Marco Materazzi. It was Zidane’s last international appearance for the French national team and 3 billion people around the world were watching it. The next day newspapers all over the world were not writing about how Italy won their 4th World Cup title, but they were writing about how Zidane pulled the «stunt» on Marco. Definitely that was one of the biggest moments in the history of football.

1. Edison Arantes do Nascimento, aka Pele, the world’s most famous name in football. Football is probably the most famous sport in the world, and Pele is the man who made it what it is today. Pele made 669 appearances in club football, scoring 626 goals. He also made 92 appearances for Brazilian National football side and scored 77 goals. He made his first club appearance when he was just 15 years of age. He made his first international appearance for Brazil when he was 16, and won his first World Cup when he was just 17. Pele is hailed in Brazil as a national hero. The number one moment in football history is when Pele managed to score his first international goal for Brazil, just three month before his 17th birthday.

Carlin Sunday – Carlins

Do you remember Carlin Sunday? Carlins seem to have dropped out of favour nowadays. But when I was a lad in the northeast of England, we used to have Carlin peas also called Maple peas, Black peas or Pigeon peas once a year on the Sunday before Palm Sunday. It was a yearly tradition in much of the north and on Carlin Sunday even the local pubs and clubs would provide bowls of them free for their customers.

These small black peas were mentioned in Elizabethan times, and in all probability carlins would have been grown by monks of the early Middle Ages, in the monastery gardens. In those days beans and peas were a large part of the staple diet. The six-foot high plants produce abundant crops and can be eaten when fresh, or dried for use in the winter months.

There was even a rhyme that mentioned them.

Tid, Mid, Miserai

Carlin, Palm, Paste egg day.

We shall have a holiday,

bonny frocks on Easter day.

Carlins according to an old tale even rescued the good citizens of Newcastle upon Tyne from starvation during the English civil war. In those days Newcastle was a Royalist city in support of King Charles and a Scottish army crossed the border and swept south intent on capturing Newcastle and securing the coal supplies on behalf of their allies the parliamentarians. Newcastle however was no easy nut to crack and the city was put under siege. The siege of 1644 lasted from July until October and at one stage the supplies ran out and the people were starving. Just when thing were at their worst a Dutch ship saved them by evading the blockade and reaching the port with its cargo of carlings.

My mother used to serve the peas hot, sprinkle with salt and pepper and we would add a good slosh of vinegar before devouring them with gusto.

Recipe.

1lb Carlins

2 oz butter

A good pinch of salt

Vinegar

Method.

Place the Carlins in a bowl, cover with water, add pinch of salt and soak overnight.

After soaking, drain and place in a pan of boiling water for 20 minutes. (Boil for longer if you like them softer)

Heat up the butter in a frying pan, drain peas, add to the pan and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve hot with salt, pepper and vinegar.

Or if you wish you can serve them hot, sprinkled with brown sugar and a good splash of rum.

The following carlin recipe has nothing whatsoever to do with my mum, but I spotted it on an Internet site belonging to the ‘Irish Seed Savers Association’ and I thought it would be interesting to try. The recipe was sent in to the site by Lorraine Marshall and I have reproduced it below.

Carlin Pea Fritters

4ozs Dried whole Carlin peas

1/2 tablespoon olive oil

1 egg

2ozs self-raising wholewheat flour

1/8 pt(75ml) milk ( I use soya milk)

sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

oil for shallow frying

Cover peas with boiling water and leave them to soak for several hours, then drain and rinse them. Put into a saucepan with more water and simmer until they’re soft- about 45 mins.

Drain them and mash them (I find that the carlin peas cook unevenly some are still hardish, so I get my husband to mash them with a fork!).

Add oil, egg, flour and milk plus salt and pepper, mix well.

Fry in a little oil in desert spoonful sizes until crisp and brown on both sides. Drain well on kitchen paper.

Copyright Fred watson February 2008

Fulham stunned Chelsea at Craven Cottage with a 1-0 win although ugly scenes after the match threatened to mar a spectacular victory for Chris Coleman’s men. Luis Boa Morte fired the winner for the 7/1 Cottagers after 17 minutes while Didier Drogba had a Chelsea equaliser ruled out for handball.

Manchester United tightened their grip on second-place but made hard work of a 2-1 win at West Bromwich Albion. United, a best priced 1/2 saw Louis Saha net on 16 and 64 minutes although Nathan Ellington’s goal 12 minutes from time set up a tense finale.

Liverpool reduced Manchester United’s second place to two points but they have played two games more following Sunday’s 3-1 win at Newcastle United. Peter Crouch scored after nine minutes for the 11/8 Reds while Steven Gerrard doubled the advantage on 34. Shola Ameobi gave the Magpies hope five minutes before the break but Djibril Cisse’s penalty on 51 secured a precious away win.

Tottenham Hotspur continued their charge for a place in next season’s Champions League with a 2-0 win at Birmingham. Relegation threatened City held firm for 66 minutes until Aaron Lennon netted his first goal for the 5/4 Spurs. The in-form Robbie Keane added a second 13 minutes from the end to maintain Martin Jol’s side’s fourth placed position.

Arsenal are not giving up on league matters just yet and demolished Charlton 3-0 at Highbury. The Gunners were heavily odds on at 2/5 and took just 13 minutes to lead through Robert Pires. Emmanuel Adebayor got on the scoresheet after 32 and Alexsander Hleb completed the masterclass four minutes into the second half.

Blackburn also earned maximum points in a 3-2 win against Middlesbrough. The in-form Craig Bellamy opened the scoring for 5/6 Rovers after 11 minutes only for Mark Viduka to equalise five minutes later. Morten Gamst Pedersen restored the lead for Rovers but Fabio Rochemback levelled on 62. Bellamy fired in a superb personal second six minutes later to seal victory for Mark Hughes’ team.

Portsmouth edged towards three points off safety with a rousing 4-2 win at manager Harry Redknapp’s former club West Ham. Portsmouth, 7/2 outsiders before kick-off, found themselves 3-0 up at half time.

Everton may make a late bid for Europe after destroying Aston Villa 4-1, their sixth consecutive victory. James McFadden broke the deadlock after 16 minutes for the 4/5 Toffees and further goals from Tim Cahill and Leon Osman gave David Moyes’ side a commanding half-time lead. Debutante Gabriel Agbonlahor gave the Villains hope but Cahill netted his second of the game in stoppage time.

Originally a large industrial city, Newcastle is now a booming, modern city with financial areas, shopping districts and a large nod towards tourism, which has seen several Newcastle hotels and accommodation being built in recent years.

Renowned for its educational facilities, Newcastle University is firmly established as a School of Medicine and Surgery and has been for over 150 years, winning the coveted award of ‘University of the Year’ in the past decade

Similar to the London Underground system, Newcastle has its own famous Metro system. Serving 37 million passengers each year, the Metro is a local transport link, opened in 1980. Covering a vast area, it provides a service in the City Centre to as far out as Newcastle Airport and along into neighbouring Sunderland. The main difference between the Newcastle Metro and any other similar system in the UK? It’s the first to be able to provide mobile reception when underground and through tunnels.

Whilst using the Metro when in Newcastle is a popular choice, getting to Newcastle can be just as easy. Road and rail provide direct links from all over the Country, whilst Newcastle International Airport provides access to and from over 90 destinations worldwide.

When in Newcastle, the things to do are endless. The first port of call for most is Newcastle’s famous shopping areas. Three major shopping districts exist, with the largest being Eldon Square. Incorporating many high street names, Eldon Square is home to often large variations of these stores. Fenwick department store is housed here, as is a large John Lewis and one of the largest and most profitable Marks and Spencer’s outside of the capital London. Getting to Eldon Square, you have to walk down Newcastle’s main shopping street, Northumberland Street. The high street names here are endless and there really is something for everyone. Fashion, food and music dominate the area, making it a popular area for all.

Newcastle’s nightlife doesn’t often require much explanation. The City is renowned for being fun and vibrant, with its many bars and restaurants often packed out every weekend, with both visitors and those who live in the City. The nightlife in Newcastle provides something for everyone, whether it’s the perfect place for a Stag or Hen party or a quiet, romantic meal. Catering for everyone’s tastes, Newcastle has every type of restaurant from Indian to Moroccan and even has its own Chinese Village, providing a selection of Chinese delights.

Whilst visiting Newcastle, it’s often recommended that if possible, you should attend a football match for the local team, Newcastle United at their stadium St James’ Park. Newcastle’s population has a famous sport following, with a local, friendly derby with Sunderland. If football is not a priority on your sporting calendar, Newcastle also has popular ice hockey, basketball and rugby union teams.

There is so much to do in Newcastle, the only way to see it all is to visit and take in everything for yourself. Stay in fantastic hotel, shop ‘till you drop and have a fantastic night out.