All about: Newcastle
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Birdstrike forces easyJet flight to return to Newcastle
By Ceri Roberts, Oct 07, 2012
An easyJet flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Newcastle airport on Thursday, after flying into a flock of birds soon after takeoff. According to the Northern Echo, the...
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Two British teens arrested for 'flashing' on plane
By Ceri Roberts, Sep 16, 2012
Two British teenagers were arrested after allegedly dropping their trousers and exposing themselves to passengers and crew on a Jet2 flight from Newcastle to Ibiza. The Daily Star reports...
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Watch: Terrifying lightning strike on Tyne Bridge
By Katy Holland, Jun 29, 2012
This video captures the "terrifying" moment that lightning struck Newcastle's Tyne Bridge as storms battered parts of England this week. Posted on Youtube by Marc Burton, the video shows the...
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Ferry passengers hit by ashes scattered overboard by family
By Ruth Doherty, May 24, 2012
A ferry passenger has complained after being hit in the face by ashes that were scattered overboard by a grieving family. George Thompson says the remains got caught on the wind and flew...
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Student's bike stolen in Newcastle after three-month charity trip in Africa
By Ruth Doherty, Mar 14, 2012
A student who travelled across treacherous parts of Africa during a three-month charity ride has had his bike stolen - back home in Newcastle. Jim Adams, 21, travelled through 12 different...
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Call for rule change after Newcastle plane overshoots runway safety zone
By Ruth Doherty, Feb 22, 2012
Investigators are calling for changes to be made in the way pilots land in bad weather, after a plane over-shot the runway safety zone at Newcastle Airport. The 189 passengers on the Thomson...
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Snow this week! Forecasters say it's colder than Iceland
By AOL Travel, Jan 16, 2012
The UK's sub-zero conditions are set to continue this week, with snow and winds of up to 40mph - after one of the mildest winters on record. Forecasters say temperatures are expected to...
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Snog on the Tyne: Newcastle named top place in UK to 'pull'
By Ruth Doherty, Oct 06, 2011
Anyone looking for a 'happy ending' to a night out should head for to Newcastle - the one-night stand capital of Britain, according to a new survey. Travel website Wimdu.co.uk revealed that...
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