YOUR SAY: Why do you think the North East came out as a must-see in the Lonely Planet's Bluelist? YOUR SHOUT

Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England), Oct 17, 2007

Paul Fellows, 26, call centre officer, Swalwell: People come for the attractions and Newcastle has a good nightlife and is getting more cultured

Matthew Mo, 25, mechanical engineer, Shieldfield: Things are cheap and there is a good employment with Newcastle a major city

Amy Abraham, 16, student, Wallsend: The nightlife is good - the pubs are great - and we've got some historical sites. I would love to go to Australia

Glen Catherall, 34, student, Heaton: There's a good mix of historical and modern life. Newcastle is lively with a good nightlife and friendly people

Lorna Cairns, 19, sales assistant, Wallsend: I like the pubs and we've got good shops. I would like to visit Prague

Lisa Hawkins, 36, administrator, Fenham: The coastline of Northumberland is beautiful and nightlife and shopping in Newcastle is great

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CAPTION(S):

Paul Fellows; Matthew Mo; Amy Abraham; Glen Catherall; Lorna Cairns; Lisa Hawkins