A Newcastle church faces losing hundreds of pounds to run events for the community as it looks to repair damage to its site following an alleged act of vandalism.
The community notice board at the Church of the Ascension, in Kenton, is described as "vital link to the community", providing information about upcoming events at the church. But on Wednesday morning members of the church found the noticeboard lying in the grounds of the church after its posts were snapped in half.
Parishioner Billy Ingram, from Kenton, said: "The notice board was used on a regular basis. Because it's right outside of a bus stop people would read it and take notice of it. It's going to cost quite a bit now to get it repaired.
