Due to an accident this week at the Neon Docks Tourist Centre resulting in the release of the toxic mineral Quintacor the Neon Docks will be closing to the public for the foreseeable future.

An incident occurred this week at the Neon Docks Tourist centre when a member of the public knocked over a display case containing real Quintacor, resulting in 2 fatal doses and 6 hospitalisations. Following this incident all Neon Dock locations previously open to the public will be closed until a full deep cleaning protocol has been completed to remove any potential risks to the public.

A spokesperson for the Neon Docks told the Nequam News: “Our dedicated cleaning staff and protocols ensure that our site maintains a level of safety that allows us to continuously keep our staff safe. While we know our high standards of safety will allow us to reopen the tourist aspect of the Neon Docks eventually our priority needs to remain with our mining systems so that our partners reliant on our Quintacor will not experience a drop in the quality we pride ourselves in providing. Unfortunately this will mean the thorough decontamination of the tourist centre will take longer than if this was not the case, but our priority lies in keeping our and our partner companies essential staff safe and healthy.”

The Nequam News understands that discussions are ongoing as to whether the popular display of real Quintacor will be replaced on the reopening of the mines tourist centre. Some members of the public say it should be replaced as an essential part of the neon docks experience and most peoples only chance to see this rare mineral, while others are calling for a full ban on displaying any and all dangerous materials for educational purposes. - Nequam News

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Opening Night at the new Centre Stage Stadium has proved something of a mixed success. Whereas multiple witness provided rave reviews of the performances, including moving displays from Dr. Meeks and Dr Evelyn Evil, the Night was also temporarily interrupted by a strange Villainess from Gothic Horror who really brought the mood down for a bit. There were also several casualties from both explosive Villainy and crowd brawling. A statement from de facto organiser and fan association president Flare Brightly reads “Look, this event was a great success if you ask me, which you have. We got to see some real blood-pumping performance from some exciting new faces. Did you hear Dr Evil's monologue? It was a real classic! The crowd just got a bit.. enthusiastic is all. Totally understandable. Starting an honest fight in the name of your Villain is a basic fan right after all! Anyway watch this space. I can't say too much now but Centre Stage may be showcasing a whole new world of Villains in a little collaboration with some fiery friends of mine. Ciao for now!”

- Flash News

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People across Nequam are perplexed by the apparently altruistic do-good deeds of Underlings of some very different Villains. A whale has been sighted in waters as disparate as the eerie sea of Abizyl to the volcanic archipelago of Epicentre, ferrying passengers whilst spreading the word of some meeting or other of people who serve Villains who want to achieve something or other, there might be free biscuits? Similarly, an impeccably-maintained carriage drawn by handsome, healthy horses has been providing transport to locals in the Quiverwoods, apparently with the blessing of the chauffeur's Villain and in the name of doing good.

A dragon from the Tenebrific Mountains has been seen circling the skies across Nequam. While usually not straying too far from it's home, in recent days it has been spotted travelling further afield. Reports have been circulating that it's been on the hunt for treasures for it's hoards, so advice is to keep your valuables under lock and key - lest you risk being the next victim.

Yes it's that time of year again! Epicentre's annual Base Defence Conference is back with more bang for your buck than ever before! We have vendors and panellists coming from all over Nequam to bring you everything new in ultimate base defence! We have wranglers from the Tenebrific Mountains and the Quiverwoods bringing you the fiercest exotic beasts. We have arms dealers and roboticists from Central who would be more than happy to attach laser beams to their heads for you! You can even listen to a talk from ex-hero The Fox where he will be sharing insider knowledge on what it takes to really stop a wannabe infiltrator in their tracks! Get your tickets now folks, this Xtravaganza is sure to sell out!