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    Club celebrates as £45m stadium shops and leisure scheme is approved
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    West Auckland councillor Colin Mairs said: "This is the best thing that could happen in the area. Our football club has a long heritage and I would hate to see it go by the board." The committe all voted for the scheme, although final approval is needed from Government North East becasue the proposal is contrary to the Wear Valley Distirct Local Plan and because of the size of the Sainsbury's store. Full Article at The Northern Echo
    This is the best thing that could happen in the area. Our football club has a long heritage and I would hate to see it go by the board.
    SOURCE: The Northern Echo 12 months ago

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