culture

February 2026

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   Shattered dreams: Why the battle for Sunderland's glass centre has turned into a political flashpoint

   Hannah Al-Othman in the Guardian writing about local opposition to Sunderland University's campaign to demolish the National Glass Centre.

   Shattered dreams: Why the battle for Sunderland’s glass centre has turned into a political flashpointCustodian University of Sunderland says renovation costs of £45m are too high and building must be pulled down. Not without a fight, say locals, who believe they’re being taken for foolsthe Guardian · theguardian.com