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 BootsnAll.com - Newcastle, England - March 2000
Newcastle has for years claimed to be one of the official greatest party towns in the world.
Newcastle is sadly afflicted by the same national irritation of 2am closing time.
Newcastle is an modern old fashioned kind of town - reflected in the range and style of restaurants.
www.bootsnall.com /europetravelguides/mar00newcastle.shtml   (1276 words)

  
 Newcastle upon Tyne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ironically, Charles was imprisoned in Newcastle by the Scots in 1646-7.
Newcastle's development as a major city, however, owed most to its central role in the export of coal.
Newcastle College is also one of the select few beacon colleges in the United Kingdom.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newcastle,_England   (4824 words)

  
 Newcastle Hotels England for quality Hotels in Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Copthorne Newcastle is a modern luxury hotel, situated on the City's Quayside, in the historic heart of Newcastle.
Newcastle Hotels England is owned by Avaweb Ltd, one of the leading UK online travel operators.
A modern hotel situated at Newcastle Airport and only a 3 minute walk to the terminal the Britannia Hotel is well situated for visiting the city centre via the Metro link.
www.newcastle-hotels-england.co.uk /index.html   (768 words)

  
 North of England Inward Investment Agency - Newcastle
The Newcastle Metropolitan Area is well placed geographically, with rapid access to Scotland as well as northern and eastern Europe.
Newcastle is at the heart of the economic and cultural life of the North East of England, an area where ideas, products and services have long been traded internationally and now offering an unrivalled quality of life for those who live in or visit the area.
The vibrancy of the towns and cities, the quality of the natural environment, the cultural destinations and the ease with which people can move around the region, are unique to the area and are strong competitive advantages.
www.northengland.com /page/metropolitanareas/newcastle.cfm   (256 words)

  
 Newcastle hotels, hotels in Newcastle England.
We have hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation in Newcastle and the North East of England, Hotels near to Newcastle Airport, Bus and Rail terminals and hotels near to the attractions and the City Center of Newcastle.
The Copthorne Newcastle is a modern luxury hotel, situated on the city's quayside.Set on the banks of the river, this hotel provides modern comfort, a leisure centre and conference facilities.
The Royal Station Hotel is situated in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, one of the most exciting cities in the world.The Hotel, opened by Queen Victoria and prince Albert in 1858, combines victorian architecture with modern facilities....................................
www.the-newcastle-hotels.com   (391 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Newcastle on alert for Kluivert
Newcastle will join the chase for Patrick Kluivert, Barcelona's £15million striker, if he is put up for sale.
Newcastle told Barcelona that they want Kluivert and are prepared to match any bid for the World Cup star.
Newcastle have completed a £6m deal for Coventry's Craig Bellamy and are likely to sign old boy Robbie Elliott from Bolton next week.
www.soccernet.com /england/news/2001/0625/20010625nufckluivert.html   (199 words)

  
 Michael Owen leaves Real Madrid for Newcastle - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
Newcastle did not reveal the transfer fee, but said they beat the club-record £15 million (US$26.8 million; 22 million euro) they paid for Shearer in 1996.
Newcastle said the 25 year-old Owen, who has a history of hamstring trouble, would have a medical exam before finalising the deal.
Newcastle are next-to-last after four Premier League games and are the only team yet to score.
www.jamaicaobserver.com /sports/html/20050830T190000-0500_87249_OBS_MICHAEL_OWEN_LEAVES_REAL_MADRID_FOR_NEWCASTLE.asp   (698 words)

  
 CNN.com - Newcastle chief upset by England - May 30, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
NEWCASTLE, England -- Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd has criticized England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson and his staff for not informing his club that Michael Owen had been sent to hospital for a scan on a leg injury.
Newcastle's Owen has only recently recovered from breaking a bone in his foot on December 31.
A good, and injury-free performance from him will boost the mood in the England camp which plunged on Monday with indications that Wayne Rooney's hopes of recovering in time from a broken bone in his foot are slim.
edition.cnn.com /2006/SPORT/football/05/30/england.dowie   (328 words)

  
 Newcastle Falcons : England U21s Land In Argentina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
A trio of Newcastle Falcons players formed part of the England squad which landed in Argentina this week for the IRB Under-21 World Championships.
Mallinder’s England coaching partner, Nigel Redman said: “The facilities and welcome have been fantastic, from the reception at the airport to the hotel and the training pitch, which has a good crop of grass on it.
In his first year in charge of the U21s, Mallinder, who coached England to victory in the inaugural Churchill Cup two years ago, knows that preparation will be key to repeating this success in his first year with this younger, but equally talented England squad.
www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk /35_1324.php   (915 words)

  
 CNN.com - England recall Newcastle's Parker - Sep 29, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Parker, who joined Newcastle from Chelsea in 2005, has impressed this season and will get the chance to add to his tally of two caps, the last of which came in March 2004.
McClaren told www.thefa.com: "Scott is captain at Newcastle, he's having a very good run in the team, he's playing well and he is a leader.
England, who top Group E after winning both their opening matches, host Macedonia on October 7 and play Croatia four days later in Zagreb.
cnn.com /2006/SPORT/football/09/29/england.squad/index.html?...   (505 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - England - Newcastle's next messiah?
But any illusions that a change at the helm was enough to effect a transformation in the poor defending that Newcastle have turned into an art form were shattered by Jean-Alain Boumsong's latest masterclass in ineptitude, against Liverpool on Sunday.
Newcastle's next manager faces a sizeable rebuilding job, charged with finding Alan Shearer's successor - and maybe Michael Owen's, too - and recruiting and bonding a new defence.
Perhaps the implication was that a compilation tape of Luque's finest goals in La Liga was not sufficient grounds to sign him; perhaps it was a veiled criticism of the club as a whole.
soccernet.espn.go.com /columns/story?id=362312&root=england&cc=5739   (998 words)

  
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NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England striker Michael Owen agreed to join Newcastle from Real Madrid on a four-year contract on Tuesday and Magpies fans were buying the team's shirts with his name on even before he had passed medical checks.
Newcastle said the 25-year-old Owen, who has a history of hamstring trouble, would have a medical exam Tuesday.
Newcastle did not reveal the transfer fee, but said it beat the club-record 15 million pounds (US$26.8 million; ?22 million) it paid for Shearer in 1996.
cbs.sportsline.com /print/soccer/story/8786156   (846 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Newcastle to host England World Cup qualifying clash
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is promising Albania a warm welcome off the pitch and a noisy one on it after St James' Park was awarded its first England international in almost 63 years.
That, as well as the capacity, was a major factor in the FA's decision to opt for Newcastle when they plotted their campaign on the road while Wembley is out of commission.
Tickets for England games are always at a premium, and the Albania game will be no exception, but the FA are to set aside around 5,000 specifically for local schoolchildren and priced at £11 half of the lowest adult admission price to ensure local representation in the crowd.
www.soccernet.com /england/news/2001/0312/20010312engstjames.html   (800 words)

  
 newcastle laser eye surgery: laser eye clinic newcastle, england, uk - Optimax
Your consultation and treatment is carried out by the same highly experienced eye doctor to ensure continuity and maintain the highest possible standards of care before, during and after your treatment.
From the north of Newcastle follow the A167(M) and leave at the A186 exit, then take the 3rd exit from the interchange roundabout into Mosley Street which is where you will find the Optimax Newcastle clinic.
Newcastle central station is off Neville Street, approximately 1/4 mile to the west of the Optimax Newcastle clinic.
www.optimax.co.uk /default.aspx?page=6902   (375 words)

  
 Car Rental Newcastle with Auto Europe
Newcastle is formally known as Newcastle upon Tyne and is located in the northeastern County of Northumberland in the United Kingdom.
With a car rental in Newcastle you will be able to tour the surrounding countryside and discover six of the best castles in northeast England: Alnwick, Bamburgh, Raby, Durham, Auckland, and Tynemouth.
Begin your tour of Newcastle at Jesmond Dene a large public park filled with thick forests, deep valleys and majestic waterfalls and a petting zoo for youngsters.
www.autoeurope.com /car-rental/Newcastle-rental-guide.cfm?c=1335   (414 words)

  
 NUFC.com
Into a mercifully rain-free second half and Jamie Chandler was shown a yellow on 51 minutes for a foul on United's Patterson, having previously been warned for his persistent moaning to the referee.
The Boss Sounds Reggae Festival, the UK’s biggest reggae festival of 2006 is being staged in Newcastle on November 18th and 19th at the University of Northumbria.
Newcastle still await the result of their appeal to UEFA and Premier League for a rescheduling of the fixture programme that currently sees us away to Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea within the same 48 hour period.
www.nufc.com   (3104 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Newcastle skipper paves way for win
Henry showed trickery on the right as he hooked the ball back over his head, and although the initial cross bypassed Pires, he was perfectly placed to side-foot home from six yards when the alert Cole centred.
Newcastle began to use the extra man to worry Wenger, even if Arsenal still looked the class act.
Lomano Lua-Lua had been on the pitch for only 60 seconds when he floated in a corner to the near-post and O'Brien could not believe the space he was given to nod down and past the exposed Taylor.
www.soccernet.com /england/news/2001/1219/20011219afcnufc.html   (600 words)

  
 UK Travel: London, Britain, Wales, Scotland
Newcastle is not the typical overbuilt and overcrowded Victorian industrial city.
Newcastle traces its name back to the new castle that was built over a Roman fort by Normans in the 13th century.
Not much is left of the castle but there is much to see in Newcastle including architecture that dates from the 17th century Guildhall, Quayside, to the award winning Civic Centre opened in 1968.
www.britannia.com /travel/city/newcast.html   (249 words)

  
 Newcastle Falcons : England Call-Up For Tait And Noon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Newcastle Falcons : England Call-Up For Tait And Noon
Newcastle Falcons centre Mathew Tait has spoken of his delight at being called up by England for their summer tour of Australia.
Having received news of his call-up, Tait said: “It’s fantastic to be back involved with England again, it has been a major goal of mine and I just hope to make the most of any chances that come my way.
www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk /35_2334.php   (437 words)

  
 Newcastle Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation
The Grey Street Hotel in Newcastle is an understated urban retreat in the heart of the city centre.
The Quality Hotel Newcastle Upon Tyne is located in the heart of Newcastle city centre.
Newcastle has tidied itself up, put on its best glad rags and invited the rest of the world round for drinks.
www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk /propertysearch.asp?townCity=Newcastle   (693 words)

  
 Newcastle England
Major points of interest in Newcastle are located along the river and in the old city.
All hotels in the Newcastle area are within 5 miles of the city center and top area attractions.
The Holiday Inn Newcastle is a modern hotel set in 16 acres of land and conveniently located at the A1/A19 junction north of Newcastle city center.
www.redtek.net /newcastle/index.htm   (363 words)

  
 City Summary - Newcastle, England - Traveler Information Systems in Europe
The Newcastle location, which is owned and managed by British Telecom, has two major call centers and two smaller ones.
More than 500 staff are employed at the Newcastle location and 1,700 are employed nationwide.
The Newcastle location won the latest "mystery shopper" competition and scored 98 percent.
international.fhwa.dot.gov /travelinfo/newcastle.htm   (970 words)

  
 Newcastle Falcons : England Call-Up For Walder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Newcastle Falcons fly half Dave Walder has spoken of his delight at being named on the England bench for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham (kick-off 5.30pm).
The 27-year-old will be hoping to win his fifth full Test cap after his last England appearance against Wales in 2003, and said on hearing of his call-up: “It was totally unexpected.
His Newcastle director of rugby, Rob Andrew, said: “I’m delighted for Dave, and this call-up is just reward for all the hard work he has put in.
www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk /35_2148.php   (339 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - England - Bullish Newcastle warn big clubs off Owen
Newcastle have insisted England striker Michael Owen will remain at the club amid claims Arsenal are ready to activate a £12million clause in his contract.
Newcastle have grown tired of commenting on the situation and said nothing publicly today, but in private, the message was unequivocal.
With Alan Shearer having retired at the end of the campaign, Newcastle desperately need to add firepower and have admitted Feyenoord's Dirk Kuyt - also a target for Liverpool - is among the men at whom they are looking.
soccernet.espn.go.com /news/story?id=368696&cc=5739   (717 words)

  
 icNewcastle - The latest news, sport and business from Newcastle and the North East of England
Hospitals in the region have been told by the Government to stop treating so many patients in a bid to cut costs.
Stagecoach brought in drivers from across the country as they battled to maintain a skeleton timetable.
Newcastle United's new No 2 Nigel Pearson labelled his first game as Glenn Roeder's assistant as a "baptism of fire".
icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk   (155 words)

  
 Welcome to Newcastle City Council //// Newcastle City Council
We’re delighted that Newcastle is on the short-list for the UK’s first regional or super casino.
Making Newcastle a great destination for conferences would complement our drive to make Newcastle one of the world’s leading science cities.
This means that Newcastle City Council will have to licence premises where gambling is to take place and register small society lotteries.
www.newcastle.gov.uk   (299 words)

  
 CNN.com - Given signs new Newcastle contract - May 12, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
NEWCASTLE, England -- Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given shas igned a five-year contract through to 2011 - the English club have confirmed.
The 30-year-old Ireland international, who has made 380 appearances for Newcastle since joining from Blackburn in 1997, has only missed two Premier League matches in the past five seasons.
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd said Given's selection in the Premiership team of the season was fully deserved.
edition.cnn.com /rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/05/12/england.newcastle/index.html?section=edition_football   (191 words)

  
 Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotels - Crowne Plaza Hotel Reservations Newcastle, England
Located along England's North Coast between Yorkshire and Scotland, Newcastle upon Tyne is fast becoming one of Britain's most appealing destinations.
A former industrial town and shipbuilding center, Newcastle was the victim of urban blight until a revitalization program in the last two decades brightened up the city both physically and culturally.
With a population of 210,000, Newcastle is the largest city in the northeast.
www.newcastlehotels.crowneplaza.com   (283 words)

  
 Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 7RU
Newcastle University is playing a leading role in the UK's new £35m network of cancer medicine centres.
Newcastle University has been awarded Fairtrade status after students and staff joined forces to promote ethical trading.
Newcastle University NE1 7RU, United Kingdom, Telephone: (0191) 222 6000
www.ncl.ac.uk   (72 words)

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