Howdon21 Oct 2024Water firm wants 13% bill hike to tackle sewageBBC Look North's Mark Denten is taken on a tour of the treatment works in Howdon.21 Oct 2024England14 Sep 2024Vandals put wildlife trust vehicles out of actionA Land Rover and a van have their windows smashed at the charity's headquarters.14 Sep 202411 Aug 2024Further delays to tunnel completionMore than a decade since refurbishment began, new lifts still require a final sign-off.11 Aug 2024Tyne24 Apr 2024'High risk' platforms to be removed from viaductNexus says it has found "structurally unsuitable" platforms attached to the Howdon Viaduct.24 Apr 2024England6 Jan 2024Football fans put rivalry aside for charity walkRicky Hoult and Chris Johnson walked from St James' Park to the Stadium of Light to raise money.6 Jan 2024England23 Aug 2023Metro bosses apologise after fault disrupts trainsTrains were unable to run between North Shields and Wallsend, while other services were delayed.23 Aug 2023Tyne & Wear31 Oct 2022Early-morning Metro cancelled due to cable theftCommuters travelling between St James and North Shields were affected but services have resumed.31 Oct 2022Tyne & Wear28 Oct 2022Tyne Tunnel users face price riseThe increase is being recommended to start in February 2023, although it could be delayed to May.28 Oct 2022Tyne & Wear17 Aug 2022Tunnels closed for essential lift maintenanceThe River Tyne pedestrian and cycle tunnels are closed until Tuesday with a bus service in operation17 Aug 2022Tyne & Wear