00:00Plans for an £8.5 million engineering building in Walsend are set for approval by councillors.
00:07North Tyneside Council's planning committee has been recommended to back the Energy Academy expansion at Newcastle College.
00:15The facility would provide new workshops for students training for jobs in offshore wind and renewable energy industries.
00:23A report says the development could boost the town centre, bringing more activity and trade for local businesses.
00:30Two objections have been raised over loss of light and overlooking.
00:34Council officers say existing landscaping would help reduce impacts.
00:38Student numbers are expected to rise significantly over the next five years.
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