Rising costs mean more delays for Gateshead Arena

Soaring construction costs have caused another two-year delay to the completion of the Sage Arena and International Conference Centre in Gateshead.
Revised plans and a new timetable have now been approved for the scheme as costs hit £350m+ from an original £260m.
The complex was due to be completed in 2025 but has now been pushed back to 2027.A hotel originally planned for the site has also been moved to vacant land directly opposite The Sage development with the freed-up plot now se