Resident says that proposed demolition of North Tyneside pub would be a 'tragic loss'

Furious Cullercoats residents have spoken out against plans to demolish a pub to make way for apartments and shops.

Malhotra Leisure Ltd is behind plans to bulldoze the Sandpiper Pub and erect 18 apartments and three shops in its place.

If the proposals get the go-ahead the apartments and three retail units, one of which will be a Co-op Convenience store, will be built on the Farringdon Road site.