http://www.newstatesman.com/writers/julia_darling en http://www.newstatesman.com/200305190034 http://www.newstatesman.com/200305190034 Mon, 19 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT Julia Darling After years in the darkness, Newcastle is emerging as one of Britain's most vibrant cities. But, writes the poet Julia Darling, despite the beautiful new buildings, it is its community spirit that makes it special

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