A 27-year-old man on a night out in Newcastle city centre had his ear bitten. It happened at 8.50pm on Saturday (February 1) at Idols, in the Newgate Shopping Centre. The victim was approached by another man in the toilets of the bar before having part of his earlobe bitten. He was taken to the RVI for treatment and has since been released.
Floyd tribute: Australian Pink Floyd will play the music of the legendary English progressive rock group responsible for Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here at Newcastle City Hall on Monday, February 24 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £30.50 and £40.50. Call the box office on 0191-277-8030.
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