‘Symbol of our pride’: Newcastle city council vows to restore Tyne Bridge
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Leaders hope work will be completed in time for bridge’s centenary in 2028 despite rising costs and new complicationsTo say one of Britain’s best-loved bridges is in a sorry state might be an understatement.The ...

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/23/tyne-bridge-restoration-newcastle-city-council

‘Like knocking down the Eiffel tower’: battle to save historic Prague bridge
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A plan from Czech railways to replace the emblematic landmark with a modern structure is facing an impassioned backlashA historic Prague railway bridge, whose importance to the city...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/21/like-knocking-down-the-eiffel-tower-battle-to-save-historic-prague-bridge