14 Things Only People From Northumberland Can Be Proud Of

5. Being Accepted By The Scots Because We Hate The South Too

Let's face it, Northumbrians have more in common with the Scots than the Southerners. The lifestyle people choose to live in the capital is not something you'd wish on your worst enemy; everyone living on top of each other, squeezing on to the tube and paying crazy prices for life's essentials... No thanks, we'll keep our green fields and fairly priced lifestyle.