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Network Rail working on the Northumberland Line in Bedlington. (Photo by LDRS)

Construction setbacks at Northumberland Line stations

Langdale Drive in Cramlington, where the proposed access would be built. (Photo by Google)

Vote on Cramlington estate access road plans deferred

Northumbria Police backs the campaign every December.

Northumbria Police begin annual crackdown on drink and drug driving

Cllr Wayne Daley is unhappy with proposals to close the slip road. (Photo by Wayne Daley)

Slip road closure to be reconsidered

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency test centre in Blyth has an average wait of 13 weeks for a test. (Photo by Google)

Wait for a driving test is lower in Northumberland

Travelsure is closing due to retirement.

Bus and coach tour operator to close

The structure of the new bridge over the railway in Newsham has been installed.

Progress on a new flyover in Blyth

The A1 near Burgham Park. Picture: Google

A1 dualling hopes boosted by report

The crash occurred near the junction of the A1068 and the A189. (Photo by Google)

Road in Northumberland reopened after crash

Cllr Wayne Daley is unhappy that the slip road could be closed. (Photo by Wayne Daley)

Councillor 'annoyed' by Blyth project's Cramlington impact

A new concrete barrier has been installed on Plessey Viaduct. (Photo by Network Rail)

Repairs to Plessey Viaduct completed
Normal railway services in Northumberland have resumed after repairs to a viaduct between Morpeth and Cramlington were completed.

Network Rail work.

Rail passengers urged to check before travelling following dewirement

A number of streets will get a new 20mph speed limit. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

New speed limit to be introduced on Blyth streets

The site of the former painting at Tynemouth metrro station. (Photo by Dr Jo Clement)

Metro station's Palestine mural removed

An artist's impression of how the Blyth Relief Road project might look. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Blyth Relief Road details unveiled

The call for an express service that stops at less stations was dismissed.

Claims Metro has too many stations dismissed

An artist's impression of how Bridge Street will look outside Blyth Library once the work is complete. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Improvement works begin on Bridge Street in Blyth

Cllr Mark Swinburn has been frustrated by the long-delayed roadworks in his ward. (Photo by Mark Swinburn)

Roadworks delays branded 'absolute disgrace'

Borders Buses.

Bus services back on track

An artist's impression of how cycle lane will look. (Photo by North Tyneside Council)

Opposition councillors criticise cycle path

An artist's impression of the new cycle route in Tynemouth. (Photo by North Tyneside Council)

Cycle path construction due to start

The main burst near the junction between Fulmar Drive and South Newsham Road. (Photo by Google)

Water main bursts in Blyth

The A1 between Alnwick and Berwick.

Car transporter overturns on A1 in Northumberland

Roadworks in Northumberland.

Roadworks scheduled on major routes in Northumberland

Drone images show the damage to the viaduct's parapet. (Photo by Network Rail)

Delay-causing repairs to railway viaduct will last until November

The autonomous vehicles can operate individually or as a train. (Photo by Dromos)

'Driverless' public transport link to be considered

The A1 near Burgham.

New roadworks set to start on the A1 in Northumberland

Cllr James Anderson.

Plans being put in place to offset withdrawal of four bus services
A councillor has reassured commuters that gaps in services caused by the axing of four buses are to be plugged.

The crash happened on Old Great North Road near the junction with Berwick Hill Road. (Photo by Google)

Man in his 30s dies after an early hours crash

The existing traffic lights at the Sandringham Road junction will be replaced by temporary lights. (Photo by Google)

Four weeks of roadworks planned in Newsham

Julia believes the existing dropped kerbs would be a good location for the crossing. (Photo by Google)

Worried mum calls for new zebra crossing

Cllr Robinson wants to see the speed limit reduced to 20mph. (Photo by NCC/Google)

Call for lower speeds outside Bedlington schools

Plans for a relief road in Blyth have previously been consulted on. (Photo by LDRS)

Blyth road closures scheduled in the coming weeks

Many thousands of people will be making their way to Newcastle for the world-famous half marathon.

LNER to operate additional trains for the Great North Run

Roadworks on the southbound carriageway are complete. (Photo by Google)

A19 roadworks into next phase

Campaigners protest plans to close the ticket office at Berwick Railway Station.

Protest held in Berwick over proposed ticket office closure

The road layout of the A1061 is being updated to accommodate the Northumberland Line project. (Photo by Google)

Fears busy road would close for months quashed

Rail engineering works are scheduled. Picture: LNER

Rail passengers warned of disruption over four consecutive weekends

Cullercoats Metro station footbridge. (Photo by Nexus)

Work starts to restore Cullercoats Metro station's footbridge

Netting is currently in place underneath the canopy to ensure the station is safe. (Photo: Nexus)

Restoration of Whitley Bay Metro station's canopy at risk

LNER passengers at Chathill.

Unexpected stop gives boost to rail campaign for more trains

Tyne Tunnel toll payments will be made easier for customers with the new system.

Tyne Tunnels enhances customer experience with new ways to pay

Alnmouth station ticket office is included in the proposal to receive a significant change in opening times.

Transport Focus provides reassurances over ticket office consultation process

North Tyneside Network.

Arriva services are being replaced in North Tyneside

The Bedlington South crossing on the new Northumberland Line.

Footage gives first glimpse of new Northumberland Line
New train dashcam footage gives a glimpse into what the new Northumberland Line will look like on completion.

Kim McGuinness.

Mayoral candidate calls for train stations to be in public control

Alnmouth Station Ticket Office.

Alnmouth station groups welcome ticket office consultation extension

The A1 in Northumberland. Picture: Google.

A1 in Northumberland reopens after 'serious' collision

Alnmouth Station Ticket Office.

Council leaders condemn ticket office closure plan

Alnmouth Station Ticket Office.

Station ticket office closure plan is a ‘backward step’

Alnmouth station ticket office

Alnmouth station staff hailed as 'marvellous ambassadors'

Alnmouth station's ticket office.

Concerns over ticket office closure plan

North Seaton Level Crossing will be closed temporarily to all traffic.

Traffic diversion planned for Northumberland Line work

A section of Weetslade Road in Dudley has been closed.

Main bursts causing water pressure issues

The A1 near Felton.

A1 reopens after tanker suffers damaged tyre