New·cas·tle

(no͞o′kăs′əl, nyo͞o′-)

1. or Newcastle upon Tyne (tīn) A city of northeast England on the Tyne River north of Leeds. Founded as a Roman military station, it became a coal-shipping port in the 1200s. Its prominence in the trade gave rise to the expression to carry coals to Newcastle, meaning "to do something superfluous or unnecessary."

2. A city of southeast Australia northeast of Sydney. Like the English city for which it was named, it is a coal-shipping port.

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Newcastle upon Tyne

1. (Placename) a port in NE England in Newcastle upon Tyne unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, near the mouth of the River Tyne opposite Gateshead: Roman remains; engineering industries, including ship repairs; two universities (1937, 1992). Pop: 189 863 (2001). Often shortened to: Newcastle

2. (Placename) a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 266 600 (2003 est). Area: 112 sq km (43 sq miles)

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CITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE (EAST MIDDLE CALLERTON AREA) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2018 1.

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Any person may object to the making of the proposed order by stating their reasons in writing to the Secretary of State at nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk or National Transport Casework Team, Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AR, quoting the above reference.

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