00:01Plans for a new Sir Bobby Robson Institute in Newcastle have been approved by city councillors.
00:07The £30 million centre will be built at the Freeman Hospital.
00:10It will bring together existing cancer research teams and expand clinical trials.
00:16£20 million has already been raised, with £10 million still needed.
00:21Construction is due to start early next year to open in 2028.
00:25The facility is expected to increase cancer trials in Newcastle by 50%.
00:30Professor Ruth Plummer, consultant medical oncologist at Newcastle Hospitals,
00:36says more trials will lead to better outcomes for patients.
00:40Officials say it will strengthen research and care services.
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