Subject: Newcastle

• Smokestack Series Sampling

  November 22, 2007

• A dispatch from the Weston Irish Fest

  October 13, 2008

• Hot Stops

  May 20, 2004

• Dougie’s Cross to Bare

  Performance artist Dougie Rosenbrook’s post-Christmas crucifixion whips up a crowd.

  December 28, 2006

• Bar Raid

  August 31, 2006

• The Pounds of Silence

  Dude gives — and gets — his share of pummeling.

  September 22, 2005

• Beer and Brawn

  Athletes at Scottish games might be sober.

  June 12, 2003

• Beating the odds

  Daring director Mike Hodges discusses his newest adventurous effort, the gambling thriller Croupier.

  May 25, 2000

• Westport Flea Market turns 28 years young next week

  Here's how long ago 1981 was -- the Royals made the playoffs!It was also the year Mel Kleb opened the Westport Flea Market and within a very short time, word spread about its great burgers and beer selection. Now in the hands of Joe Zwillenberg, who doesn't consider himself the owner as much a caretaker ("it's going to be around long after I am," he says), the Westport Flea Market is celebrating its 28th big one this Monday and Tuesday by reverting back to 1981 prices.Yes, all burgers and beers

  June 11, 2009