2. Temperatures are usually warmer than in the rest of the UK and as Newcastle is in the rain shadow of the North Pennines, it is also one of the UK's driest cities. Summers are usually sunny and warm, while winters are cold, with some occasional snow.

3.  The Civic Theatre Newcastle is one of Australia's great historic theatres and hosts a wide range of musicals, plays, concerts, dance and other events each year in the nation's seventh largest city. The Civic Theatre Newcastle is funded by Newcastle City Council as a key cultural institution for the city. Located in the heart of Newcastle's City Centre, the 1,520 seat Lyric Theatre is one of Newcastle's most popular and prestigious venues. The heritage-listed Civic Theatre was designed by prominent architect Henry White and originally opened by the then Premier of New South Wales in 1929.

4. Their mission statement To be a world-class research- intensive university, to deliver teaching and facilitate learning of the highest quality and to play a leading role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England.

5.  It was founded in 1892. It has won four leagues.  Their home colours have been black and white striped shirts, with black shorts and black socks.

6.  Cheryl Ann Cole was born on 30 June 1983.  She is an English singer, songwriter, dancer, model, and television personality.