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The two options for Northumberland's notorious Moor Farm roundabout upgrade
Northumberland
Northumberland residents will be able to have their say on the notorious Moor Farm junction near Cramlington until July 25
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LNER now has new way for train passengers to ask for help in they feel unsafe
LNER
The train operator has explained what railway passengers can do to get help if they are feeling vulnerable while travelling
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Blue Badge applications could be rejected for seven reasons
Disability
Around 3.2 million people in Great Britain hold a Blue Badge
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Public invited to have their say on notorious Northumberland roundabout upgrades
Northumberland
The Government committed to the major scheme earlier this year
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Swing Bridge celebrations as Newcastle marks 150 years of a Victorian marvel
Heritage
Today is 150 years since the Swing Bridge opened to traffic for the first time on June 15, 1876, and heritage experts are celebrating the legacy of William Armstrong's revolutionary crossing
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DfT update on free bus passes over 60s as funding confirmed
Transport
Department for Transport issues updates including confirming funding over the next three years to make improvements
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What's happening to all the old Tyne and Wear Metro trains after they are retired?
Tyne and Wear Metro
It had been hoped that some old Metro trains could be given a new lease of life by community groups, but the vast majority are now being sent to the scrapheap
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Lack of A1 dual carriageway in Northumberland is causing businesses to suffer
Northumberland
Delays cause significant problems for local businesses
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Government urged to back Blyth Relief Road as funding decision delayed
Northumberland
It had been hoped a decision would be made this month
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Metro defends charging Take That fans £7 for special travel ticket despite Mayor's fare cap
Take That
Fans heading to Take That's Stadium of Light concert on Tuesday have been urged to buy a £7 ticket, which is £2 more expensive than the Metro Pop card price cap introduced in April
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Notorious crash blackspot in Northumberland could be upgraded with three options unveiled
Northumberland
There have been a number of collisions at the Swinhoe Crossroads which has extremely poor visibility
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A1 is 'key problem' as Northumberland visitor numbers top 11 million
Northumberland
The figure is the highest number of visitors to the county ever recorded
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Calls for A1 speed cameras in Northumberland after five crash deaths in nine days
Northumberland
There have been calls for average speed cameras to be installed in a bid to prevent accidents
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Blaydon Race 2026 road closures confirmed in Newcastle and Gateshead ahead of famous run
Blaydon Race
Thousands of runners will take to the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead next week as the Blaydon Race returns for its 44th edition, on the traditional date of June 9
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'I thought we were gone' - Woman calls for A1 upgrades after being involved in terrifying crash
A1
The collision involving the couple's Audi and a motorhome occurred on Sunday at the turn-off for Charlton Hall
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Northumberland Labour leader says ‘tragic events’ on A1 reinforce need for dualling
Northumberland
Five people were killed in two accidents just nine days apart
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Three Royal Navy members die after helicopter crash-lands in Devon training exercise
Armed Forces
The head of the Navy called it a "huge shock" as an investigation is underway
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North East £2.50 bus fare cap 'untenable' unless Government extends national limit
Transport
Kim McGuinness has warned that she may not be able to continue funding a £2.50 fare cap on the North East's buses without more support from the Government
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North East Mayor warns A1 safety improvements 'don't go far enough' and calls for dualling
Northumberland
The Government committed to safety improvements after scrapping plans to dual 13 miles of the road
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'How many more deaths?' Wedding venue owner joins calls for A1 to be dualled after recent tragedies
Northumberland
Recent tragedies have prompted renewed calls to dual the A1 in Northumberland
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Government say A1 dualling remains 'unaffordable' despite assessment changes
Northumberland
Changes to the so-called Green Book test were designed to address regional inequalities in infrastructure investment
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Goodbye to old Metro trains will be sad - but passengers have waited too long for change
Tyne and Wear Metro
The last of the Tyne and Wear Metro's old trains are due to be decommissioned this month, having clocked up around half a billion kilometres since the system launched in 1980
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End of an era as Tyne and Wear Metro confirms dates for old trains' final farewell journey
Tyne and Wear Metro
The last surviving units from the Tyne and Wear Metro's old fleet of trains are scheduled to make their final passenger journeys in the week of June 22
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'We wanted the most Newcastle way possible to get married’ – couple ditch car and get Metro to wedding
Tyne and Wear Metro
A Gateshead couple swapped the traditional wedding car for a Tyne and Wear Metro train on their big day - recreating a viral trend that has taken off in New York
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