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Dale arrives at the Grove only to be made to feel less than welcomed. Charlie continues to get on everyone's nerves at the Grove with her film making. Noddy and Angel decide on some time away from the Grove by planning a fishing trip. Grove Matrix make their first performance at PJ's birthday only for Fran to accidently ruin the night.

The Grove and Denton Burn have a paintball competiton. To get PJ out of the running Debbie and Amanda decide to shoot at him, unbeknown to them is that PJ has taken off the protective googles and the paint hits him in the eyes.

PJ continues to fundraise causing Duncan and Debbie to see each other in a new light. And PJ has an accident. Charlie's grand masterpiece is nearly completed. Meanwhile, Noddy and Angel go to the riverbank only to receive a nasty shock.

Debbie is unable to face PJ as he returns for the first time since his accident. His friends Amanda and Duncan try to keep his spirits high but they know that the person PJ really needs to be with is Debbie. Byker Grove also gets a debut from the new band in the house Grove Matrix.

Gill dies after a car accident in a stolen car.

The Dobson family gets ready to take in Anna and Alfie, meanwhile we get to meet Flora, the step-sister to be. Jemma finally makes peace with her mother over the 'incident' and decides to stay with her in Newcastle. And Patsy and Aaron set out to rescue his gran.

Angel and Teraise are taken hostage after Angel finds out that her ""uncle"" was driving the runawau lorry. Aaron and Patsy go on a little journey planned by Aaron. Duncan, still upset about Debbie, decides that it is time for him to move on after talking with Geoff. Meanwhile, Debbie goes for her first job interview and wrestle-mania hits the Grovers.

Duncan and Noddy convince Chrissie to go with them to the ""Winter House"" which was a cult Duncan was researching for a school project. There she befriends a cult member named Leah. Farwells are said to Charley as she leaves for London to study to be a nurse.

Duncan and Debbie's growing feelings for each other are noticed by Amanda. Charlie cops a lot of flack because of including footage of PJ's accident in her film. And PJ has to put up with Patsy as she tells him to seek religion as a comfort for what happened. Meanwhile in the Gallagher household tensions are rising Leah and Patsy. Grove Matrix receives an image crisis before their gig at the Kolton's Club.

A potential royal visit to the Grove causes Angel to be overly excited, however Frew and Dale get hold of the letter only to prove that the visit won't happen, which gives them the bright idea of creating another letter to say tha tthe visit will go ahead. At Kolton's Club Marcus uncovers trouble and Duncan and Debbie finally make the grade in the first step of their new relationship.

Fran gives Marcus an Ecstasy tablet and he begins to reget going clubbing with Morph. Amanda's parents are getting divorced and Charlie is being given the cold shoulder by Leah and Patsy who have now become friends with Dale. Debbie has a heart-to-heart with PJ about her relationship with Duncan. And Tim begin to rehersh at the Grove for Julius Caesar.

Tim bans Noddy from the Grove causing the boys to all go on strike. PJ makes the decision to leave for a specalist school in the countryside. And Amanda is still feeling depressed about her parents divorcing so Marcus tries to cheer her up by introducing her to his circle.

Angel arranges for Brigid to look after the kids as she wants to go out with Noddy. Marcus leaves to join his mother and sister in London. More developments on the motorbike accident when Angel and Lee find out that Angel's dad owned the lorry. Patsy introduces a new face to the Grove, Aaron.

After being separated Patsy starts a search for Aaron. Leah and Gary go on a date which doesn't go to plan. And the police are bought into rescue Angel and Teraise from Angel's ""uncle"". Not to forget the junior members are mad on wrestling!