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New Book on the Border Counties Railway
The latest book in Middleton Press's Country Railway Routes series is "From Hexham to Hawick". The book, by Roger Darsley and Dennis Lovett, follows the route of the Border Counties Railway and contains contains photos, maps and other local history details. The route ran over the Kielder Viaduct, which is now under the guardianship of the Northumberland and Newcastle Society. (December 2011)
Tyneside Committee
The Tyneside Committee met on 29th November 2011. Items discussed included: the conversion of the former Co-Op into a hotel; the restoration and relocation of the Blucher sculpture in Killingworth; the state of the Mining Institute building. (November 2011).
Civic Voice Newsletter
The Civic Voice Newsletter for November 2011 has been published and contains many items of interest to the Society, including Neighbourhood Planning and the Our Street Pride campaign. For more information visit the Civic Voice website. (November 2011)
Localism Bill Passed by Parliament
The Government’s controversial Localism Bill has completed its passage through Parliament, 18 months after it was unveiled by the coalition. Each section of The Act will be introduced in the coming months and then become law. It is anticipated that the majority are expected to come into force in April 2012. See summary of changes being introduced. (November 2011)
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