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Newcastle fans fear expansion plans for St James' Park have been ruined by the city council

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Getty Images | The developers purchased the land earmarked for the project from Newcastle's owner, Mike Ashley, for £9 million earlier this year.

Newcastle City Council has approved development plans near Newcastle United's stadium, which could create 1,400 jobs.

Fans, however, fear the plans will ruin the view to St James' Park and hinder any potential expansion of the stadium.

12 November 2019 - 9:19 AM

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