Dig out those giant green hats - St Patrick's Day is almost upon us and it's an occasion which Newcastle likes to celebrate almost as much as Ireland itself.
Helping to set the party mood this Friday, March 17 will be the return of the annual Paddy Fest, albeit in a new city centre home. And it is promising another bumper programme of entertainment - from live music to live rugby - during the course of its two-day run.
Its new home this year will be the NX Newcastle club in Westgate Road, signalling a move indoors for the event which usually takes place inside a giant marquee in Times Square. Following its launch on St Patrick's Day itself, it will continue into Saturday, March 18 with a giant party.
