BREAKING: Newcastle Blackett Street incident, with reports of a collision
This is a breaking news story, we will update as we get more information. There have been reports of a road traffic collision on Blackett Street in Newcastle, with emergency…
Spectacular Newcastle Street Christmas Lights display you must see this month
A street in Newcastle has went all out for their annual Christmas lights display, and it is truly spectacular. Lepidina Close Christmas Lights raise hundreds for charities every year and…
RECAP – Jesmond Car Fire – what we know
RECAP – Jesmond Car Fire – what we know There were been reports of a car fire near Jesmond’s Holiday Inn earlier this evening. In a photo circulating on social…
Tyne Bridge restoration – next phase of restoration project
Tyne Bridge Restoration The installation of an underdeck scaffold structure on the Tyne Bridge is currently underway, spanning from the Newcastle tower to the Gateshead tower. This latest phase follows…
Birtley Library – Visitors to use alternative Library under new project
Birtley Library – Visitors told to use alternative Library under new project As part of the ongoing “Transforming Libraries” initiative, Birtley library will temporarily close next month to undergo a…
Tyne and Wear Metro – Here’s when trains will be running over the festive period
Tyne and Wear Metro will be running services throughout the festive period. Whether you need to get last minute shopping, head to the sales or want to visit friends and…
Much loved Gateshead deli closes ‘due to theft’
A much loved Low Fell deli has closed ‘due to theft’. Grainger Deli, based on Durham Road, is said to have closed in a statement posted in the shop window.…
Huge delays on Tyne and Wear Metro this morning
There are delays on Tyne and Wear Metro. This is due to trains leaving the depots late due to maintenance work which over-ran last night. Passengers are advised as always…
Storm Darragh LIVE: Updates as travel problems, powercuts and flood warnings issued
This is a LIVE news and travel blog, we will update with the latest news as and when we get it. 8/12/2024 10.44am: Flooding along A19 Northbound entry slip road…
Storm Darragh across the UK – Man dies after being hit by tree in storm
A driver has sadly lost his life after a tree fell onto his van amid Storm Darragh. The man, in his 40s, was driving a Citroen van on the A59…