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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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.