Hannah makes up the Londonderry punk trio with Alannagh Doherty and Emer McLaughlin and says the industry - particularly the alternative music scene - is still not where it needs to be when it comes to equality and diversity.
A smaller 10-floor apartment block was later submitted to the council in August 2022 but also faced pushback from locals.But residents have aired concern the new scheme had resurfaced "with no warning" meaning few people were aware of the latest update, according to the
The owner of the neighbouring Free Trade Inn pub also complained the plans had become "pretty much inaccessible" as the section of the council's planning portal website containing them had crashed.Pub manager Mick Potts said the scheme was not as "shocking" as the original tower but it was "certainly not without issues" – including concerns about parking in the already congested area.If approved the pub could also see its famous beer garden view of the river significantly altered by the development.
The existing Cycle Hub would also have to be demolished, although it will be given a new home in the development.Newcastle City Council has now extended the deadline for public comments on the planning application until 2 May.
"Hats off to you Glastonbury," says Shania Twain, surveying a sea of people - many of whom are, ironically, wearing cowboy hats.
"I feel and I see your support. Thank you so much for having me."Labour and the Liberal Democrats have both called on the Conservatives to suspend Ms Saunders and Craig Williams as Conservative candidates over political bets.
Last week Mr Williams, who had been a parliamentary aide to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, apologised and said he had made a “huge error of judgement” over betting on the date of the general election.Mr Williams, the Conservative candidate for Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr, allegedly placed a £100 bet on a July election three days before Mr Sunak announced the date.
Mr Sunak's announced 4 July as the date of the general election on 22 May, taking much of Westminster by surprise.A Conservative Party spokesman told the BBC: “We have been contacted by the Gambling Commission about a small number of individuals."