Bedlington3 days agoCampaign group urges clarity on railway start datePart of the new railway line is due to open in December, but no actual date has been announced.3 days agoTyne11 Nov 2024Week-long crackdown on knife crime begins Surrender bins are placed in 10 police stations so people can give up knives "safely and securely". 11 Nov 2024Wear31 Oct 2024Paralysed man begs for more hospital recovery timeRoss Leslie is worried about his recovery after suddenly developing Guillain-Barre syndrome.31 Oct 2024Tyne25 Oct 2024Grey squirrels 'freed by public', red groups sayThe groups protect red squirrels by trapping greys but say some are released and equipment damaged.25 Oct 2024England25 Sep 2024Teenager's grave targeted by 'heartless' vandalsThe mother of car crash victim Bethany Fisher says vandals who damaged her grave are "heartless."25 Sep 2024Tyne12 Aug 2024Man admits kicking police during disorderJohn Paul Kirtley, 26, from Sunderland, is due to be sentenced next week.12 Aug 2024England10 Jul 2024Campaigners welcome 'affordable' fares on new lineTravellers will pay no more than £3 for a single fare to travel between Ashington and Newcastle. 10 Jul 2024Tyne25 Jun 2024Your Voice, Your Vote: 'Bus services must improve'Brandon relies on a bus to get to work. He wants to know how parties will tackle public transport.25 Jun 2024Tyne15 May 2024Town 'shocked' at loss of its only bank The MP for Wansbeck Ian Lavery calls for a debate in the House of Commons over bank closures. 15 May 2024Tyne