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Newcastle United legend Nobby Solano has taken his first journey on the Tyne and Wear Metro.

NUFC fans’ surprise as a club legend takes the Tyne and Wear Metro

NUFC fans

Newcastle United fans warned about metro closures ahead of cup clash

General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Southampton FC at St James' Park. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC v Chelsea travel issues: Metro line closure set to hit fans

Metro announces closure as South Tyneside set for five-day disruption

Part of the plans would be a new ferry service on the Tyne.

'Never' - readers sceptical about £8.7 billion 'dream' transport plans

Nexus: Public transport saw busiest ever day for 2024 Great North Run

Pictured are: Steven Welsh, Candidate Engagement Manager Zenith Training, Beckie Docherty, Marketing Manager Zenith Training, Gillian Dickinson Employer Adviser at DWP South Shields Job Centre, Head of Learning at Nexus Maureen Askew and Metro Station Delivery Manager Lynne Dickinson.

Metro aims to cut South Tyneside job and skills gap with new scheme

The region's £8.7 billion hope for a "world class" transport system

Mayor backs idea of new "genuinely exciting" Tyne ferry service

Bus driver Dan Graham with charity singers Susan Bicke and Stuart Angus

Great North Run: All you need to know for train, bus and Metro services

The crowds are what make the Great North Run so special.

The no go areas for Great North Run spectators as race enforces rules

Tyne Tunnel, South Tyneside entrance

Travel chaos expected as Tyne Tunnels announce Bank Holiday closure

Nexus releases Great North Run day travel information

The Botanist is taking part in restaurant week.

Sunderland Restaurant Week returns with added 'Kids go free' incentive

South Shields’ King Street

King Street machete-wielding man faces jail after CCTV capture

A defibrillator has been installed by Nexus at the South Shields Transport Interchange. The life-saving device has also been registered on the National Defibrillator Network.

Defibrillator installed at South Shields Transport Interchange

Nexus have installed a defibrillator at the South Shields Transport Interchange.

Ryan Smith

Great North Run travel: Metro travel advice from Nexus for the race weekend and rover tickets

Great North Run Metro ticket: Nexus reveals rover ticket options

South Tyneside Pride event to celebrate all things dogs

Nexus will be selling its lost property at Tynemouth Station Market on Sunday 30 June.

Nexus to sell lost property found on Metro and Shields Ferry

Enquiries are ongoing following the break-in at the Nexus training centre on Mile End Road at about 7.50pm on May 7.

Police release images of three men following South Shields burglary

The attacks happened at Hebburn Metro station. Photo: Google Maps.

Two men jailed for attacking strangers at Hebburn Metro station

Charlie - missing since mid-March.

Missing Charlie

South Shields FC gift Tyne and Wear Metro with commemorative shirt to celebrate 40 years of the iconic transport system.

South Shields FC gift Metro with shirt to celebrate 40 years

Tyne and Wear Metro services between Pelaw and South Shields will not run throughout the weekend.

Metro: Why is the South Shields to Pelaw line closed this weekend?

Newcastle United fans. Planned Metro works this weekend are set to disrupt travel plans.

Newcastle United fans face travel disruption amid planned Metro works

March 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Tyne and Wear Metro's South Tyneside line. Photo: Nexus.

Journey back in time as the Metro marks 40 years in South Tyneside

Tyne and Wear Metro services between Pelaw and Sunderland were suspended this morning due to the theft of cabling.

Metro and bus timetables: Easter Bank holiday schedules for North East

The four day weekend is here, but how easy will it be to navigate the region?

Jason Button

The case was dealt with at South Tyneside Magistrates Court

Two friends caught shoplifting from Poundland in South Shields

Huw Lewis, Nexus Customer Services Director (centre back) and members of Metro's customer service teams cutting the commemorative cake with Cllr Audrey Huntley, Deputy Leader of South Tyneside Council. Photo: Nexus.

Celebrations as Tyne and Wear Metro marks 40 years in South Tyneside

A teenager has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at Brockley Whins Metro station. Photo: Google Maps.

Teenager charged following a stabbing at Brockley Whins Metro station

The best places to live in the North and North East have been revealed

Two North East locations ranked as best places to live in the North

Martin Gannon

Reduced North East transport fares has saved residents £7m since 2023

Nexus launched their Take The Kids For Free price promise in 2021, but are reminding families of the offer ahead of half-term.

Take the kids for free on the Metro and Ferry this half-term holiday

The new Metro depot in Gosforth.

Watch as new Metro depot is built ahead of deployment of new trains

Aslef train drivers will strike again over pay

How train strikes will impact North East services in January

The new Metro depot in Gosforth.

Metro’s new £70 million Gosforth Depot successfully completed

Officers are appealing to members of the public for help in tracing a man following a report of sexual assault on a Metro train.

Police investigating a sexual assault on the Metro release CCTV image

A passenger using the new Metro smartphone ticket app.

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers set to be hit with ticket price rise

Nexus, the operator of the Tyne and Wear Metro, has announced several new job and apprenticeship opportunities for 2024. Photo: National World.

Nexus reveals job and apprenticeship opportunities for the New Year

Councillor Ernest Gibson, Lead Member for Neighbourhoods and Climate Change at South Tyneside Council

Monkton Terrace footbridges reopen after two years following refurb

Feedback from the groups has shaped the final design.

Special interest groups get their first look at new Metro trains

Tyne and Wear Metro stock pic - Sunderland.

Metro set new fleet deadline as delay blame put on 47-year-old trains

Nexus are encouraging more customers to sign up to the service.

Tyne and Wear Metro celebrate success of Pop PAYG ticket service

Sting travelled by metro to the ceremony.

Music legend Sting takes trip on Tyne and Wear Metro

Staff involved in the scheme L-R Lee Crosby, Lianne Reidy, Lindsey Purvis and Jessica Lamb

Nexus commended for supporting detached workers on the metro

New council homes are being proposed at a vacant site off Reynolds Avenue in the Whiteleas area . View from Reynolds Avenue. Picture: Google Maps

Plans submitted for new housing development in South Shields

South Shields Lighthouse takes a bettering from the storm Credit: Ian Sproat Photography

Live Storm Babet: Live updates as skies begin to brighten up after two days

Police release images in search for alleged South Tyneside phone thief.

Police release images in search for alleged South Tyneside phone thief

New Tyne and Wear Metro trains begin testing phase ahead of rollout

Flooding at South Shields Interchange after the Great North Run. Photo: Nexus. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

Metro bosses pledge flood action after 'biblical' downpour on GNR day

South Shields Interchange. on the day of the Great North Run 2023. Pic via Nexus.

Metro has 'busiest ever day' on date of Great North Run 2023

Sir Mo Farah at South Shields Interchange.

Sir Mo Farah sets his footprints at South Shields Interchange

Ben Cook celebrating the completion of his 63 mile Metrothon challenge.

SAFC fan completes Metrothon challenge

When are metros running across the Bank Holiday Weekend?

When is the Metro running over August Bank Holiday weekend?

Nexus has made wristbands, which double up as Metro and Shields Ferry tickets, available to buy for the Great North Run. Photo: Nexus.

Great North Run Metro and Shields Ferry wristband tickets available

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