Newcastle upon Tyne
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Often shortened to: Newcastle. a port in NE England in Newcastle upon Tyne unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, near the mouth of the River Tyne opposite Gateshead: Roman remains; engineering industries, including ship repairs; two universities (1937, 1992). Pop: 189 863 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 266 600 (2003 est). Area: 112 sq km (43 sq miles)
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Born Benjamin Satterley in a blue-collar community in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, he first came to national attention stateside in the WWE, where he wrestled under the decidedly English name Neville.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
The science was developed more than a decade ago at Newcastle University and the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and a specialist service opened within the NHS in 2017.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2025
Later, Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central Chi Onwurah raised the case of constituent who cares for her mother and works part-time at WH Smith.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2024
Peter had been a manager at a post office in Jesmond, a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2024
In the town of Newcastle upon Tyne, a number of disputes were continually arising on the subject of shipping concerns, which were referred to the decision of the laws.
From A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 2 by Thomas Clarkson
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