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River Tyne

The Swing Bridge at 150 - a Victorian-age engineering marvel linking Newcastle and Gateshead
Swing Bridge
The new Tyne crossing opened to road traffic in June 1876 - and swung open for the first time a few weeks later
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HMS Ark Royal - another great ship that was built at Swan Hunter on the River Tyne
Wallsend
Forty‐five years ago, in June 1981, the mighty aircraft carrier was launched at the Wallsend yard
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Campaigners repeat call for water safety training as death toll reaches 15
River Tyne
ChronicleLive and some of our sister titles are supporting a drowning prevention campaign spearheaded by former Olympic champion Tom Dean
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Need for water safety campaign highlighted as nine people drown in hot weather
River Tyne
The Chronicle is working with Olympic swimming gold medallist Tom Dean on a water safety campaign
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'Don't become a memory': Why we're supporting a major UK water safety campaign this summer
Tyne & Wear
Olympic swimming champion Tom Dean is helping to launch a national water safety campaign across the UK with Birtley a centre of activity - and the timing is vital
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Tragedy as body found in search for man who entered water at Redheugh Bridge
Tributes
Just before 10pm on Friday, April 10, the man, later identified as Dean Larvin, 39, is reported to have entered the water
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Newest skipper on Shields Ferry passes boat licence exam inspiring women to 'go for it'
Shields Ferry
Louise McDowell, of Hebburn, is now fully qualified to get behind the wheel of the Nexus cross-Tyne transport system
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The return of the Shields Ferry and other vanished ferry routes on the River Tyne
Shields Ferry
Only the Shields Ferry remains today, but multiple ferry services once operated on the Tyne
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River Tyne safety boat workers 'sickened' as vandals attack vessel on Newcastle Quayside
Quayside Newcastle
The Tyne Bridge Safety Boat was forced to delay operations on Wednesday morning as crew members carried out urgent repairs
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10 incredible pictures show painting progress on multi-million pound Tyne Bridge restoration
Tyne Bridge
The Tyne Bridge restoration project continues apace.
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Photos of tall ships crewed by veterans in Newcastle after River Tyne arrival
River Tyne
The two traditionally rigged ships are part of the Full Circle Expedition, and are here for four days after making their way to the region on Saturday evening
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Photos as crowds flock to Newcastle Quayside Market on sunny Sunday
Quayside Newcastle
The outdoor shopping destination, on the north side of the River Tyne, offers handmade gifts and street food to visitors
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Man named in River Tyne search after Redheugh Bridge 'murder' arrest
River Tyne
Searches are continuing on the River Tyne after a 39-year-old man 'entered the water' from the bridge on Friday night
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Murder arrest over Redheugh Bridge disturbance that sparked major River Tyne search for man
River Tyne
A 48-year-old woman has been questioned over an incident on the Redheugh Bridge with a man believed to have 'entered the water'
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Tyne Bridge restoration reaches two-year milestone with 'great progress' on 'complex project'
Tyne Bridge
The ongoing work on the massive Grade II listed structure, which links Gateshead to Newcastle over the River Tyne, is expected to be finished by 2028
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Plans for 252-home development overlooking River Tyne as part of Gateshead transformation
Gateshead
Clasper Village forms part of Gateshead’s wider regeneration plan with Taylor Wimpey proposing a mixture of one to four-bedroom homes
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Inside a 'desirable' Newcastle corner apartment with riverside views for sale at £180,000
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The two bedroom property, which is being marketed by Living Spaces, has a balcony that looks out over the River Tyne
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Gateshead man to run 1,000km from Thames to Tyne for suicide prevention charity
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Keith Burge, 62, is taking on the incredible challenge from April 22 to May 4, in aid of James’ Place
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Rare Roman objects buried beneath River Tyne mud go on display in Northumberland
Hadrian's Wall
The Roman Rivers and Rituals exhibition opened at Corbridge Roman Town this weekend.
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Shola Ameobi launches 2026 Newcastle Dragon Boat Race which will support Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
This year's Dragon Boat Race will support the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
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Shields Ferry suspension to continue into April - but repairs 'largely complete'
Shields Ferry
The ferry service between North and South Shields could re-open in mid-April, but not before.
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Boost for Greg James in Newcastle where Comic Relief cycle challenge hits £2m mark
Comic Relief
Radio 1 DJ heads through Newcastle this Thursday as he continues travelling 1,000km across the UK on a tandem bike
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Maths teacher caught 'fully naked' in Tyneside street banned from classrooms
River Tyne
Andrew Peacock was spotted by stunned pubgoers taking a nude stroll in Hebburn and has now been banned from teaching
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Free Greggs sausage rolls at Newcastle Quayside ahead of Saturday Night Live UK launch
Greggs
The North East bakery chain teamed up with Sky to promote the British version of the iconic US TV show
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