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University of Sunderland abandons plans for former teaching block site redevelopment

University bosses have confirmed there are “no plans” to redevelop a former teaching block site, after previously approved proposals for student accommodation failed to...
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Newcastle’s black and white taxis approved despite drivers’ fear over abuse from Sunderland fans

Contentious plans to rebrand Newcastle’s taxis in black and white have been approved. Hundreds of taxi drivers in the city will be required to deck...
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Engineers confirm Newcastle schools safe from dangerous concrete; RAAC concerns ruled out

Engineers ruled out the possibility of potentially dangerous concrete being in more Newcastle schools shortly before the Government’s closure orders last week. The city’s council...
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Another North East school confirms RAAC found as Government slammed for leaving families in ‘chaos’

The Government was accused of sending North East schools and families into “chaos” on Wednesday, as another from our region was named among those...
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‘The fans have power’ – Saudi human rights activist issues protest plea to NUFC supporters

Newcastle fans “can bring change” by challenging Saudi Arabia’s government over alleged human rights abuses, a prominent activist has told supporters. Human rights campaigner Lina...
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Councils to review safety risk of North East’s public buildings amid school concrete crisis

The safety of public buildings across the North East is being put under review, amid fears about crumbling concrete in hundreds of schools. More than...
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Wind turbines upgrades planned at Nissan plant to ‘improve electricity production’ in Sunderland

Plans to upgrade wind turbines at the home of Nissan on Wearside have been submitted to city development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an...
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Plans approved for new 15-metre-high 5G mast in Washington area in Sunderland

Plans for a 5G telecoms mast in the Washington area have been given the green light by city development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department...
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Newcastle Quayside to get new luxury hotel as plans approved to transform vacant office building

Plans for a new luxury hotel on Newcastle’s Quayside have been approved. The Dakota Hotel is set to take over the disused St Ann’s Wharf...
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Woman in Hemlington prosecuted and fined for flytipping household waste, resulting in illegal dumping and burning

A woman who handed over a load of household rubbish to a man who dumped and burned it faces a hefty bill from the...
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