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Newcastle upon Tyne

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noun

  1. 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)

  2. 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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Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which manages the RVI, said it was not able to comment due to the particular care needed relating to those in the care of its mortuary.

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It was day six of a trip which they had started by taking a ferry to Germany, before travelling to Amsterdam and then taking another ferry to Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Mr Zada has racked up company directorships for 20 car washes and mini-marts from Newcastle upon Tyne to Essex in the past 12 months, according to Companies House records.

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Before that he was chief executive of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Freeman, for 14 months.

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Sir Jim became chief executive of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital Trust on 1 January 2024.

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