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£1.25m boost takes Newcastle cancer trials institute beyond £28m raised
A Wolfson Foundation grant has moved the planned Sir Bobby Robson Institute closer to completion, with construction under way on the specialist cancer clinical trials centre.
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Maritime volunteers join River Tyne clean-up
Maritime volunteers have taken to the River Tyne as part of a multi-agency operation to clean up thousands of small… | North East | Environment | Environment | Community | ...
Newcastle United stadium plans link to major investment strategy
The Public Investment Fund is considering a £2 billion development plan for Newcastle, including a new stadium proposal for 2030.
Community rallies to safeguard Rothbury Estate
Businesses and residents in the North East have joined forces to protect wildlife on the estate.
Areas identified for multi-billion pound affordable housing investment
The government has confirmed the locations set to benefit from the first wave of its latest affordable housing scheme.
Government confirms initial funding for national housing programme
The first £9.6bn of the government’s wider £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme has been allocated.
Twenty Newcastle community organisations share £400,000 for spaces, services and accessibility
Twenty Newcastle voluntary organisations have received grants between £10,700 and £30,000 for community buildings, youth work, health, arts and sport.
Newcastle secures £141.4m to build 966 new council homes
Newcastle City Council has become a Homes England strategic partner, securing funding to deliver 966 new council homes over the coming decade.