Summary
The North-East is to host a major EU summit next year in a potential multi-million pound boost for the region.
Home Secretary David Blunkett is announcing today that he will hold the 2005 EU justice and home affairs council meeting in Newcastle-Gateshead.See the full content of this document
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Bringing Eu Summit North
The high-powered event, tying in to the United Kingdom's six- month presidency of the European Union, will be televised in 32 countries across Europe and will further highlight Tyneside's presence on the world stage. The conference - won in the face of fierce competition from other UK cities - will be worth pounds 200,000 to the region in hotel stays alone and is expected to generate many millions of pounds more in economic spin-offs.
And last night there was a second boost for the region's economy as the prestigious 254-room Newcastle Gateshead Hilton - after months of controversial delays and building problems - finally announced an opening date for guests.Mr Blunkett, on a visit t...See the full content of this document
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