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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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.
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025
In a statement, the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Freeman hospital, said the cardiac department "continues to be at or above the national average".
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
Peter had been a manager at a post office in Jesmond, a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2024
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust admitted a breach of duty and apologised to Ms Clark.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023
The first of these appeared at Newcastle upon Tyne, so early as the month of October.
From The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II by Clarkson, Thomas
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