Old theatre well suited to preservation.

(From The Journal)

THE planned demolition of yet another building in which generations of North Easterners were entertained has caused understandable consternation.

Not that the former Borough Theatre can be a joy to live beside for its neighbours in Wallsend.

Broken windows and graffiti help make a building that once was a High Street delight appear careworn.

The contrast with the well tended homes in the surrounding streets could not be greater.

Whatever the beauties of the plaster work inside the 101-year-old theatre, its exterior does not argue with the derelict status bestowed upon the structure by …