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flag Over 40 gravesite plaques stolen from Newcastle's Sandgate Cemetery since October 2024, prompting calls for urgent replacement plans.

flag Since October 2024, Newcastle has seen a surge in thefts of commemorative plaques, with over 40 gravesite markers stolen from Sandgate Cemetery and others taken from war memorials and public statues, including one honoring former mayor Joy Cummings. flag Thieves are believed to be targeting the metal for resale. flag In response, local councillors Peter Gittins and Mark Brooker are urging the council to act swiftly, demanding a report on replacement plans, funding, and costs, warning that delaying action until 2027 would be unacceptable. flag A part-time employee has been hired to map remaining plaques, and a new design at the former John Reid building may guide future replacements.

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