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What's making news today? Talks are under way for new clinic to fill the public health void at Morisset, the world's longest LEGO train sets off before Newcastle Brickfest, there are calls for stronger penalties for illegal protesters entering rail corridors, and cubicle over communal - is the Newcastle baths changeroom design modern or 'altering fabric' of baths?
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