Newcastle upon Tyne: Quick Facts

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IVF, abortion and more set to cease at Newcastle private hospitals • Nov. 5, 2026, 12:53 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Jade returns home to North East for the Mercury Prize • Oct. 23, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (BBC)

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Newcastle upon Tyne: Tyne Bridge

Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

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