Newcastle Council cuts
Newcastle Council announces it will cut 1,300 jobs, close 10 libraries and shut the city pool as part of £90m worth of cuts.
Newcastle budget: Half of roundabout flowerbeds to go
The Newcastle budget also proposes losing half of all flowerbeds on roundabouts, and reducing street cleaning and litter picking.
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