Campaigners have told of their joy after plans to earmark Whitley Bay Ice Rink for housing were dropped. North Tyneside Council’s Draft Local Plan identified more than 100 areas, including the ice rink site, which could be considered for new homes in the future. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/campaigners-tell-relief-after-whitley-8461912