Shields Ferry suspended over dangerous weather conditions - here's what you need to know
The Shields Ferry has been suspended for the whole day due to dangerous conditions.
Services were suspended this morning due to high swells in the river, with a replacement bus service operating from 9.30am from South Shields.
In a Facebook update after 10am, Shields Ferry wrote: “The Shields Ferry services will remain suspended for the rest of the day.
“Customers can use their tickets and passes on Metro as well as the replacement bus services.
“We apologise for any inconvenience, and we will see how the weather is tomorrow to enable us to return sailings back to normal.
“Thank you for your patience.”