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What makes a Stokie a Stokie? Can people from Newcastle and Leek claim they are Stokies (but only when it suits them)? What does it mean to be a Stokie?

As the Jubilee 2 leisure centre opens and replaces the original Jubilee swimming pool in Newcastle, Stuart talks about sequels, and if they can ever live up to the original. How does The Brit compare to The Victoria Ground? How about the redeveloped city centre shopping venues and new bus station compared to what came before?

You can also hear from the finds liaison officer for Staffordshire, as he talks about the county's treasures - including the incredible Anglo Saxon gold of the Staffordshire Hoard.