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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 3h
This latest official report by Alan Layton on the dire state of affairs at MDC comes eight months after North East Bylines reported an audit and governance breakdown in Tees Valley | Peter Morris
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Audit chaos continues at Middlesbrough Development Corporation
This latest official report by Alan Layton on the dire state of affairs at MDC comes eight months after North East Bylines reported an audit and governance breakdown in Tees Valley
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 9h
Plans submitted to extend Mayfield Medical Centre in Jarrow  | Chris Binding
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South Tyneside Council: medical centre expansion plan
Plans submitted to extend Mayfield Medical Centre in Jarrow
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 11h
Following rising costs, officials agreed to a cash injection for the project  | James Robinson
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Cash injection agreed to fill shortfall for Berwick Maltings regeneration scheme
Following rising costs, officials agreed to a cash injection for the project
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 12h
he arrest forms part of a wider investigation into three separate sites – these in Peterlee and Hartlepool and a third near Newcastle Airport at Callerton in Newcastle, said the EA | Peter Morris
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Man arrested over North East waste dumping
he arrest forms part of a wider investigation into three separate sites – these in Peterlee and Hartlepool and a third near Newcastle Airport at Callerton in Newcastle, said the EA
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 04/10/2026
In Gaza, even getting water has become a daily struggle. Our children carry heavy containers and wait in long lines for hours, surrounded by rubble and destruction, just to bring a few liters home to their families. This is not a life a child should have to live. Please help us. gofund.me/35fdca7d
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 04/10/2026
“To bear a country’s name is not just pride, But quiet work when no one sees your hand. In every choice, let conscience be your guide, And serve with care the good of all the land” | Peter Morris
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Messages for the future from Washington, Sunderland, to Washington DC
“To bear a country’s name is not just pride, But quiet work when no one sees your hand. In every choice, let conscience be your guide, And serve with care the good of all the land”
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 04/10/2026
3D films have been playing in the North East for much longer than you might expect  | David Hewitt
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COMIN’ ATCHA! a brief history of 3D films in the North East
3D films have been playing in the North East for much longer than you might expect
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 04/10/2026
More musings from a misspent youth, with added poetic licence | Ray Lowry
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The lunchtime Samaritan
More musings from a misspent youth, with added poetic licence
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 03/10/2026
Update from Peter Greenwood and Ray Casey | Peter Greenwood and Ray Casey
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Darlington Northern Link Road: A campaign takes ROOT (Part Two: Question Time at Teesside Airport)
Update from Peter Greenwood and Ray Casey
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Ray Casey's Truth on Teesside account @raycasey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We're not going to let the racists win. NEARC is leading the fight back. I joined them at a recent event Report courtesy of @northeastbylines.co.uk People make a place: a day of learning with the North East Anti-Racism Coalition in Middlesbrough northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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People make a place: a day of learning with the North East Anti-Racism Coalition in Middlesbrough
North East Anti-Racism Coalition (NEARC) event in Middlesbrough
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Ray Casey's Truth on Teesside account @raycasey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Teesworks partner Martin Corney has escalated 3 different planning applications for Skerningham Garden Village to 3 separate Public Inquiries. My report for @northeastbylines.co.uk Darlington’s Skerningham Garden Village controversy bursts back into life northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
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Darlington’s Skerningham Garden Village controversy bursts back into life
Residents of north Darlington and villages such as Barmpton were left stunned today, when Skerningham Estates launched three simultaneous appeals to the Planning Inspectorate
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 03/10/2026
Poem by Rachel Burns | Rachel Burns
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Evidence
Poem by Rachel Burns
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 03/10/2026
With the demolition of the flyover complete, it opens up the opportunity for growth and development | Austen Shakespeare
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“New Era” for Gateshead as flyover demolition completes
With the demolition of the flyover complete, it opens up the opportunity for growth and development
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 03/10/2026
The latest scams warning provided by Which? | Peter Sagar
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Scam warnings for early October
The latest scams warning provided by Which?
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 02/10/2026
Anthony Lo-Giudice’s distinctive dance theatre work tours across the North of England from October before travelling to London and Italy in Spring 2027 | North East Bylines
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The Guest returns to the road with a powerful exploration of Englishness, belonging and identity
Anthony Lo-Giudice’s distinctive dance theatre work tours across the North of England from October before travelling to London and Italy in Spring 2027
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 02/10/2026
Residents of north Darlington and villages such as Barmpton were left stunned today, when Skerningham Estates launched three simultaneous appeals to the Planning Inspectorate | Ray Casey
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Darlington’s Skerningham Garden Village controversy bursts back into life
Residents of north Darlington and villages such as Barmpton were left stunned today, when Skerningham Estates launched three simultaneous appeals to the Planning Inspectorate
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 02/10/2026
You wait ages for a bus, and none come at once... | James Waterson
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Arriva’s bus failures: why isn’t the TVCA talking about taking control?  
You wait ages for a bus, and none come at once...
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 02/10/2026
A look at the human rights violations committed by Saudi in the time after the Newcastle United takeover  | Peter Sagar
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Five years of brutal oppression in Saudi Arabia
A look at the human rights violations committed by Saudi in the time after the Newcastle United takeover
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Jennie Kermode @jenniekermode.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Nabil's school fund is still $50 short this month. Could you help make up the difference? Getting to go to school makes him really happy. He works hard and is top of his class, and he also teaches his little brothers. He is determined to use what he learns to help people. gofund.me/35fdca7d 🍉 #Gaza
A ten year old Palestinian boy stands in front of a heap of rubble. He is carrying a rucksack, smiling and making a thumbs-up gesture.
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 02/10/2026
North East Anti-Racism Coalition (NEARC) event in Middlesbrough | Ray Casey
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People make a place: a day of learning with the North East Anti-Racism Coalition in Middlesbrough
North East Anti-Racism Coalition (NEARC) event in Middlesbrough
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 01/10/2026
A humanitarian appeal: I am Saed, trying to save my family from the siege, hunger, bombardment, and destruction—and from the harsh conditions we face today in a country where everything has been destroyed. Help us overcome this ordeal. Please participate. To Donate⤵️🍉 chuffed.org/project/1876...
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 01/10/2026
Update on flu and Covid | Peter Sagar
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Flu and Covid symptoms
Update on flu and Covid
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 01/10/2026
Having recently been refurbished and now open again to the public, Redhills had its official reopening on the evening of Thursday 24 September | Peter Sagar
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The past we inherit, the future we build: Redhills official opening
Having recently been refurbished and now open again to the public, Redhills had its official reopening on the evening of Thursday 24 September
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 01/10/2026
Darlington councillors have rejected a Green Party motion calling on the government to enable a National Audit Office investigation into public spending connected to TVCA, Teesside Freeport and STDC | James Waterson
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Darlington Council votes down call for NAO probe into TVCA and STDC
Darlington councillors have rejected a Green Party motion calling on the government to enable a National Audit Office investigation into public spending connected to TVCA, Teesside Freeport and STDC
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 30/09/2026
Please help Nabil continue his education. 🎓💔 Every donation, no matter how small, can help him move forward and exercise his right to education like children everywhere. Please don’t ignore his dream. Donate now or share his story. 🙏🇵🇸 gofund.me/35fdca7d
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 30/09/2026
Denmark and the UK are quite similar when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits | Peter Jepsen
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How do Denmark and the UK compare when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits?
Denmark and the UK are quite similar when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 30/09/2026
Thousands of young people will get the chance to join sports teams, learn an instrument, or take part in debating and outdoor adventures | Peter Morris
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New extra-curricular activities for disadvantaged North East children
Thousands of young people will get the chance to join sports teams, learn an instrument, or take part in debating and outdoor adventures
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 30/09/2026
Curvy Sounds launched a raffle featuring a bespoke Tokai Les Paul electric guitar worth around £1,000 earlier in 2026 | Peter Sagar
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Heaton community raises £7,000 for Northumberland Wildlife Trust Rothbury Estate Campaign
Curvy Sounds launched a raffle featuring a bespoke Tokai Les Paul electric guitar worth around £1,000 earlier in 2026
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European Movement in Wandsworth and Merton @emwandsworthmerton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
On Oct 19 we are having a social with a difference! Arjan, our resident local beer expert, has reserved Battersea Brewery taproom for everyone hoping to learn more on beer history and styles. It's also a great opportunity to meet EM members from across London. All info here: tinyurl.com/4c9y8mxz
A external shot of Battersea Brewery in Wandsworth
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 29/09/2026
Leading economist Andy Haldane, Sunderland-born former chief economist at the Bank of England, has been appointed first professorial fellow at the new Institute of Devolution | Peter Morris
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Andy Haldane appointed to new Institute of Devolution at Newcastle University
Leading economist Andy Haldane, Sunderland-born former chief economist at the Bank of England, has been appointed first professorial fellow at the new Institute of Devolution
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 29/09/2026
As flaws in the consultation process continued to emerge, a number of residents decided that enough was enough | Peter Greenwood and Ray Casey
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Darlington Northern Link Road: a grassroots campaign springs into life (Part One)
As flaws in the consultation process continued to emerge, a number of residents decided that enough was enough
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 29/09/2026
Think tank proposes a new scheme following Burnham's proposed change to replace grants with a share of income tax  | Peter Morris
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Mayors need share of income tax and stronger financial watchdogs, says IPPR
Think tank proposes a new scheme following Burnham's proposed change to replace grants with a share of income tax
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 28/09/2026
“I felt like giving back to the community by volunteering at nurdle cleaning at the Beach, my participation in the effort symbolises me as a Newcastle resident, not necessarily an asylum seeker” | North East Bylines
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Refugees help out at Tyneside beach clean-up
“I felt like giving back to the community by volunteering at nurdle cleaning at the Beach, my participation in the effort symbolises me as a Newcastle resident, not necessarily an asylum seeker”
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 28/09/2026
A look at a potential solution to improving Northumbria water | Peter Sagar
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Towards democratic control of Northumbria water
A look at a potential solution to improving Northumbria water
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 28/09/2026
Truth, facts, and reality don’t seem to matter to a number of people… | Chris Wade
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Does the truth matter any more?
Truth, facts, and reality don’t seem to matter to a number of people…
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Ray Casey's Truth on Teesside account @raycasey.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A crisis in child care. A private sector making huge profits, but not delivering the goods. It's time to bring this sector into public control James Waterson tells how it can be done, courtesy of @northeastbylines.co.uk northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north...
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No room in the care system: how the North East could bring children’s homes back under public control
Under a new system, the North East could offer children the homes they need
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Anna Orridge @anna-orridge.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Waseem: "Gaza has paid the price of war with our homes and our children’s childhoods. 💔 We live among the rubble and sorrow, and we need your support to keep going and provide our family with the most basic necessities. 🙏🇵🇸 Your donation or share can make a difference." gofund.me/35fdca7d
Pictures of Waseem and his sons, mostly with rubble or ruins in the background.
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 27/09/2026
“The Reuse Shop was always a brilliant idea, but to see more than 27,000 items find new homes really has surpassed all expectations" | North East Bylines
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Teesside Reuse Shop celebrates first year with more than 27,000 items given a second life
“The Reuse Shop was always a brilliant idea, but to see more than 27,000 items find new homes really has surpassed all expectations"
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 27/09/2026
Under a new system, the North East could offer children the homes they need | James Waterson
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No room in the care system: how the North East could bring children’s homes back under public control
Under a new system, the North East could offer children the homes they need
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 27/09/2026
September is proving to be another busy month for those dedicated to stopping scammers | Peter Sagar
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Scams to watch out for in September
September is proving to be another busy month for those dedicated to stopping scammers
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 26/09/2026
“People make a place and Middlesbrough has some class people” | James Waterson
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People make a place: the Middlesbrough independents creating culture one sunflower at a time
“People make a place and Middlesbrough has some class people”
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 26/09/2026
Glamourising trauma, triggering theme followed triggering theme so swiftly as to not allow time for process or reason | Anya Cook
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Heathers, the musical, at Darlington Hippodrome
Glamourising trauma, triggering theme followed triggering theme so swiftly as to not allow time for process or reason
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 26/09/2026
Scandals, which in one way or another involve Reform UK in the North East seem to come at us thick and fast these days | Peter Sagar
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Another scandal linked to Reform UK
Scandals, which in one way or another involve Reform UK in the North East seem to come at us thick and fast these days
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 26/09/2026
President of Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Conrad Dickinson, who is also a photographer and polar explorer has provided the charity with something to celebrate after winning a major photography award | Peter Sagar
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Harrier photos triumph for Northumberland Wildlife Trust president!
President of Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Conrad Dickinson, who is also a photographer and polar explorer has provided the charity with something to celebrate after winning a major photography award
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Jennie Kermode @jenniekermode.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Waseem's mother urgently needs help to replace her broken glasses. Her sight is already very limited due to failed surgery & without them she can't get around safely in the dangerous environment that Gaza has become. Just a few more small donations would change everything. gofund.me/35fdca7d 🍉 #Gaza
An older Palestinian woman sits in a small room with a stone-flagged floor. She looks downcast. A hand reaches into the frame, holding a badly mangled pair of glasses.
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 25/09/2026
"Gloriously old-fashioned showbiz storytelling but dressed in considerably more glitter" | Graham Clark
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Burlesque at The Alhambra, Bradford, and on tour
"Gloriously old-fashioned showbiz storytelling but dressed in considerably more glitter"
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 25/09/2026
Five boroughs - different stories. Analysis by James Waterson | James Waterson
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The Tees Valley made huge progress on teen pregnancy. So what happened?
Five boroughs - different stories. Analysis by James Waterson
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 25/09/2026
Report by Ray Casey | Ray Casey
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An extraordinary meeting in Hartlepool as Reform UK shuffles the pack
Report by Ray Casey
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 25/09/2026
Sunderland City Council withdraws support for Wear Red Day | Peter Sagar
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Show Racism the Red Card saddened by decision from Sunderland City Council to withdraw support for Wear Red Day 2026
Sunderland City Council withdraws support for Wear Red Day
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