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Shadon House
Gateshead

Shadon House demolished

Shadon House in Barley Mow is no more! It has been demolished following Gateshead Council’s decision to decommission the former social services building.

1 Nov 2025
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Cam and Abbie on Allerdene
Gateshead

Allerdene Bridge Unsafe

The new bridge was installed in September 2023 and the old Allerdene Bridge was demolished, but in January this year, faults in welding joints were found in the new bridge.

1 Nov 2025
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Older person holding a ball with carer supporting them
Rugby and Nuneaton

Save Our Hospices

Our hospices have been pushed to the brink. Hundreds of beds lie empty because there is not enough funding or staff. Services across the country have been pared back and 4 in 10 of hospices say they will have to make cuts this year.

1 Nov 2025
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Cllrs Aldridge and Thornley at the Torwood path, a narrow path in need of resurfacing.
Drum Brae / Gyle

Torwood Path Improvements to Finally Begin

Long awaited work to widened, resurface and properly light the path running behind Torwood Crescent has finally been agreed, and will be included on a contract due to start in early December.

1 Nov 2025
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