Newcastle City Hall saved
The historic music venue has been saved from council budget cuts, after bosses at the Theatre Royal agreed to take it over.
City Hall could be saved
There are reports that Newcastle's City Hall, which had been under fear of closure, is safe and that it has a new owner.
It is understood that the Theatre Royal has struck a deal with the music venue in the city and an official announcement on the development is expected tomorrow.
Neither the Theatre Royal nor Newcastle City Council would comment tonight.
More details on that story to follow.
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