Newcastle Council pulled the plug on this year's fair, then the Showmen's Guild cancelled it for good after a dispute over rent and pitch terms.

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He was one of the last of the great Hollywood showmen.

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In March, the northern section of the Showmen's Guild voted to end the historic fair after a dispute with the Freeman of the City and the council, who manage the moor.

BBC: Newcastle Hoppings

He said he was confident everything would be up and running in time for the expected influx of visitors and plans to invite showmen from across the country to bring rides to the site.

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Showmen like James Cameron, I suspect, will continue to haul us off our couches for the grand, marquee events, but smaller fare may be streamed to us direct, and new films whittled down into just another channel on TV.

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