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This is a LIVE travel blog, and will be updated regularly. Significant gaps in service Tyne and Wear Metro say there are currently ‘significant gaps in service’ and ‘multiple train…
Government officials have announced that the BBC licence fee will see annual increases in line with inflation until 2027. Starting in April, the fee will rise to £174.50, which reflects…
The holidays are truly coming (see what we did there?!) this Sunday, December 1, at the Metrocentre in Gateshead (NE11 9YG) as the iconic Coca Cola Truck will be visiting…
It is truly the end of an era, as a beloved North East music shop closes its doors for the final time. The owners of JG Windows, which opened in…
A69 is closed in both directions towards Throckley due to an accident overnight. The road remains closed at Throckley Interchange – A6085 Ponteland Road in both directions. Northumbria Police said:…
Newcastle’s much-loved Grainger Market will open its doors every day from this Sunday as the festive season gets into full swing. The market is the perfect place to shop this…
Newcastle, amongst other cities in the UK, could be preparing for a significant snowfall expected to last approximately 48 hours, as indicated by recent weather forecasts. This event is anticipated…
A69 Eastbound closed (passing Corbridge), heavy traffic due to accident between A68 (Stagshaw Roundabout) and A68 (Styford Roundabout). Northumbria Police say: “Shortly after 8.50am, we were alerted by the ambulance…
In a historic event for Newcastle, the controlled demolition of Hexham House, including exclusive drone footage, will be live-streamed as the 15-story structure is brought down. Originally completed in 1968,…
A public consultation has begun on plans of a new development of affordable homes at Pottery Bank, in Walker, Newcastle, say Newcastle City Council. As part of the broader Walker…