Tag Archives: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Stockton-on-Tees holiday ruined by political scandals in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Rousse)

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Dreamaticus

My two sisters and I took a family holiday with a difference. The resort turned out to be our childhood home in Stockton-on-Tees, and both our deceased parents joined us there to make up a party of five keen holiday-makers. … Continue reading →

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Thirty unexpected minutes in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Rousse)

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Dreamaticus

An announcement came over the tannoy when the train drew into Newcastle Central railway station: ‘Due to circumstances beyond our control, this service will wait here for thirty minutes. Please could all passengers disembark and return after supper.’ By the … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh tram extension stretches to Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Rousse)

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Dreamaticus

The Edinburgh tram line extension stretched all the way to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. I sat at the front of the vehicle with a Chinese man, his baby and his toddler. He was very impressed with the at-seat baby changing facilities.

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Thrills of the naked Newbrough to Newcastle commuter (Rousse)

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I commuted to Newcastle daily by bus and train from Newbrough, Northumberland – naked. I knew it was wrong, but found it so hard to break my habit. It was such a thrill every morning to walk down Grainger Street … Continue reading →

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University redeployment policy disappoints (Rousse)

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I bumped into KA in a newly opened museum in Newcastle. She was not pleased. Sunderland University had just offered her redeployment as a departmental secretary.

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