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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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.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
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.
From BBC • Nov. 5, 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
Sir Jim became chief executive of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital Trust on 1 January 2024.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
The coal strata, about Newcastle upon Tyne, dip to the south-east at the rate of one in twelve, or thereabouts.
From Theory of the Earth, Volume 2 (of 4) by Hutton, James
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