The low down on Newcastle

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This is FHM'S lowdown on the place i live....



Population: 259,573

Greatest claim to fame: Over 40,000 runners pound Newcastle's street each year in the world's biggest half marathon - The Great North Run

Local uniform: Newcastle United Football shirt and Kappa tracksuit for the youngsters. Skin-tight jeans, skinny-rib t-shirts with fag packet stuffed up the sleeve for the older crowd. And, no one ever, ever wears a coat, especially not on a night out.

Reputation of women: Hardy - happy to wear the skimpiest of outfits even in the depths of winter. Guaranteed shag on the first date. Also full of students - there are two universities there

Famous sons and daughters: Alan Shearer, Ant 'n' Dec, Catherine Cookson, Gazza, Sting, Jimmy Nail

Likelihood of a beating: 4/5 if you have a southern accent or look like a student

Somewhere to avoid: The Bigg Market on Friday and Saturday nights

Favourite local slang: 'Me an wor lass are gan doon toon fera bottle a dog' - me and my girlfriend are going out to the pub, and I'll be drinking a Newcastle Brown ale

Twinned with: Darwin, Australia

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