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Whitburn Academy students celebrate receiving their A-level results

The closed A167 Gateshead Highway Flyover, where demolition work started in April.

Drivers warned of closures as next stage of flyover demolition starts

Photo: LDRS.

Shields Ferry increse staff numbers after crew availability issues

An old Tyne and Wear Metro train going over the level crossing at East Boldon. Photo: Nexus.

Metro teams warn of overnight noise at track works

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Government's 11 emergency essentials every home should have

The Shields Ferry is set to return to action this Monday.

Ferry to return to its full timetable following availability issues

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a summer line closure in August.

Metro line closure to stop travellers reaching airport during holidays

Green Party Cllr Matt Blair of West Park

Councillor says work is continuing to fight West Park disorder

Airhelp is the third travel essential

The free app helping travellers beat flight delays

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms as temperatures look set to hit highs of 27°C in South Tyneside on Friday, June 26.

Met Office issues South Tyneside weather warning as heatwave continues

Female grassroots footballers at Whiteleas Juniors Football Club have benefited from the Dogger Bank Operator Fund.

Grassroots female footballers benefit from the Dogger Bank Wind Farm

NHS Trust calls for support ahead of doctors strike

The Department for Transport has responded to holiday makers concerns over potential flight cancellations.

Transport chiefs respond to jet fuel crisis and flight cancellations

Improvement work on the junction at Abingdon Way/Witney Way/Didcot Way is set to begin on Monday, April 27.

Improvement work set to begin on a busy Boldon Colliery junction

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Council house at centre of fights and drug-taking to remain closed

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind for the North East.

Storm Dave: Met Office issues amber weather warning
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning.
Ryan Smith

Storm Dave will hit South Tyneside this Easter Weekend.

Wind expected to hit North East this weekend named

Heavy wind is expected to hit South Tyneside this weekend.

Met Office issues Easter weekend warning for South Tyneside

The current messaging on the Shields Ferry's south landing.

Shields Ferry suspension extended - new open date for crossing set

Nexus have announced that the Tyne and Wear Metro line that serves South Tyneside is set to close for five days in April.

South Tyneside set for five-day Tyne and Wear Metro line closure

Tyne and Wear Metro

Metro control room upgrade expected to impact Easter services

The burst water main, on Westoe Road, in South Shields.

Water back on as repair work continues on a burst water main

LNER warns of disruption to weekend services throughout March

Icy conditions at Herrington Park.

Everything you need to know as weather warning remains in place

Storm Goretti: UK braced for ‘weather bomb’ of snowfall and winds

An updated weather warning has been issued for snow and ice.

Met Office issues updated weather warning with more snow set to hit

'Key for economic growth': Major road improvement works completed
Major road improvement works on the A1290 at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) have now been completed, marking a significant milestone for economic growth in Sunderland and South Tyneside.
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As the snow freezes, a new weather warning has been issued for ice.

New weather warning issued for Tyne and Wear as Arctic blast continues

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure this month.

Nexus announces five day line closure impacting Newcastle Airport

Police have seized industrial equipment believed to be used in cannabis shatter labs following a raid in Boldon.

Police seize £120,000-worth of industrial cannabis growing equipment

ThermoPest wants to highlight the proven success of controlled, high-temperature heat systems

Ad Feature Experts reveal 'go-to' method that completely rids bed bugs

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure at the end of October.

Metro operator Nexus announces plans for line closure

Passengers at Heathrow Airport are facing delays and cancellations after a cyber attack impacted check-in systems across multiple European airports.

Here's how Heathrow cyberattack has impacted on Newcastle Airport

The Met Office has published its weather forecast for the week ahead for Sunderland.

The full Met Office forecast for week ahead as weather warning issued

Major highways works are due to being at the junction of Grosvenor Road and Sunderland Road, in South Shields.

Five months of work is set to begin on a major highways project

Major rail disruption is expected today (August 24) as a result of industrial action.

'Do not travel' warning for North East rail passengers

Tyne Tunnel, South Tyneside entrance

Tyne Tunnel weekend works come to an end

South Tyneside's Metro line is facing a five-day closure for overhead line replacement work.

South Tyneside Metro users set to be impacted by five-day line closure

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms.

Weather warning in place with threat of flooding and travel disruption

The temporary support installed beneath the Gateshead Flyover after its closure in December 2024.

Flyover demolition: Council confirm when demolition will begin

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure at the end of May.

Metro lines to close for vital works, customers advised to plan ahead

One of the new Metro trains which has been withdrawn from service.

Every new Tyne and Wear Metro train removed from service due to fault

Newcastle Airport.

Best and worst UK airports for flight delays including Newcastle

A drunk business class passenger who enjoyed airport hospitality "too much" before a long-haul flight from Newcastle

'You f****** divvy': Drunk business class passenger removed from plane

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Heathrow fire: your rights and refund options after cancellations

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Heathrow fire: how to claim a refund or compensation for flight delays

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Heathrow fire: your rights and refund options after cancellations

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Heathrow fire: your rights and refund options after cancellations

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Bank to pay £12.5m to customers for tech failures over past two years

Tyne Tunnel, South Tyneside entrance

Tyne Tunnel operator announces weekend maintenance work extension

EFL confirm Carabao Cup final kick-off time

Newcastle United have announced how fans can buy tickets for their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.

Newcastle United reveal ticket news and prices for Carabao Cup final

Carabao Cup final: Newcastle United ticket update amid train chaos

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Two major banks resolve payment issues, with services 'back to normal'

Danny Dyer marks his new role as the 'Broadband Butler'

Danny Dyer learns top service from Geoffrey, Fresh Prince's butler

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