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Traffic disruption due to a collision on the A19

A section of the northbound lanes of the A1 at the Scotland/England border. Picture by Google.

A1 lane closure planned for essential gas pipe maintenance

Paul Henry and Alex Hornby of Northern with council leader Glen Sanderson, centre.

Train artwork featuring local landmarks unveiled

Rail campaigners deliver their postcard calling for better services from Chathill.

Pupils deliver giant postcard to Mayor in campaign for better rail services

The A1 in the Morpeth area. Picture by Google.

Upcoming single lane closures on A1 in Morpeth area due to works

The Moor Farm roundabout near Cramlington.

Hopes raised that spending review will unlock roundabout improvements

A Google Maps image of the affected area.

Delays on A19 due to police incident

Resurfacing and bridge repair works will require night closures later this month on the A1 near Eyemouth.

Road closures for resurfacing and bridge repair works on A1 near Eyemouth

Gallagher Park, Bedlington.

Police appeal after an elderly couple were injured by a speeding motorbike

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness. Photo: NCJ Media.

£14m upgrade plan for North East bus, Metro, and rail stations

A1068, Ellington.

Emergency services respond to two-vehicle crash in Northumberland
Emergency services are in attendance after a serious collision in Ellington.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Lindisfarne Festival 2023. (Photo: Joe Costigan)

Lindisfarne Festival have responded to speculation around this year's event

Police received reports on a crash close to the junction on the B6347.

Serious collision involving a car and motorbike near Alnwick

Northumberland Road, Berwick.

80-year-old woman seriously injured after being hit by a car in Berwick

Four bikes were seized in Blyth and Whitley Bay.

Vehicles seized due to anti-social biking crackdown across the North East coast

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor announces extension to free public transport initiative for kids

Staff from Northern, Morgan Sindall, Aecom and Northumberland County Council marking a major milestone on the Northumberland Line.

Major milestone reached on the Northumberland Line

A189 Moor Farm Roundabout near Cramlington.

Diversions in place as a crash closes a road near Cramlington

No trains will run between Ashington and Newcastle over the Easter weekend.

Easter rail disruptions across the Northumberland Line

Holy Island causeway.

Back-to-back rescues on Holy Island as multiple vehicles are stranded

The line, which connects Newcastle to Ashington, has reopened after 60 years.

New app allows Northern customers to navigate 'stunning' walking routes

The Pop cards will be usable at all Northumberland Line stations.

Intregated ticket system launches on Northumberland Line

A car park in Alnwick, Northumberland.

Northumberland parking permit revenue surpasses £300,000 in five years

A Northern service at Ashington Station on the new Northumberland Line. Photo: Northern Rail.

Northumberland Line set to hit 250,000 passenger journeys by Easter

The A189 near Cramlington.

Traffic disruption following a collision near Cramlington

The team from Nexus and Kier who led the works.

Historic canopy at Whitley Bay Metro station restored to former glory

The A19 is closed northbound between the A1056 at Killingworth and the A189 Moor Farm Roundabout.

Two-vehicle collision on A19

The Alnwick Attractions Bus in summer 2024. Picture: Jane Coltman/Alnwick Town Council

Summer tourist attractions bus discontinued due to lack of use
The Alnwick Attractions Bus will not run this summer after being under used in previous years.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Newsham station.

Northern staff told how to pronounce 'Newsham' properly

The A1 Coldingham junction.

Roadworks planned on the A1 in Berwickshire

Newsham station will open on March 17.

Date confirmed for opening of Newsham station

Lemmington Bank, Alnwick.

Emergency services called to two vehicle collision

Alnwick bus station.

Plans drawn up for improvements to bus station

Newsham station in Blyth.

Newsham station on the Northumberland Line to open in mid-March

The relief road scheme would create a dual carriageway route between the Three Horseshoes roundabout and the A193 roundabout at South Beach. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Blyth transport investment plans on the move

Newsham station in Blyth, Northumberland under construction. Photo: NCJ Media/Simon Greener.

New station on the Northumberland Line set to open within weeks

Traffic approaching the Tyne Tunnel in South Tyneside. Photo: NCJ Media.

Tyne Tunnel toll charge set to increase in May

The new Tyne and Wear Metro trains are now back in service.

Tyne and Wear Metro fare hike delayed due to flyover disruption

An overturned lorry on the A1 near Berwick. File image

Road and rail warnings issued with Storm Éowyn set to bring gales of up to 80mph

Roadworks (Picture: PA Radar)

Roadworks scheduled on the A1, A69 and A19

Customers will receive free hot drinks for 'Brew Monday'. Picture provided by TransPennine Express.

Train operator to provide free drinks on 'Brew Monday'

The Future of Roads minister watched highway maintenance teams at work.

Roads minister visits region to highlight £1.6bn highways maintenance commitment

North East mayor, Kim McGuinness.

Mayor’s Local Transport Plan – consultation closing soon

Over 50,000 journeys have been made on the trains in their first month of service. (Photo: Robert Pritchard)

Passengers make 50,000 journeys on new railway services in first month

A CrossCountry train at Alnmouth railway station.

Train firm still wants to run peak time service from Alnmouth
Train operator CrossCountry wants to continue a busy commuter service despite its omission from a new draft timetable.
Ian Smith

Scheduled roadworks in Northumberland.

Scheduled roadworks between Alnwick and Berwick

Father and son, Michael and Matthew Propserino.

A father and son to come home to work on a historic rail project

EasyJet has launched a new winter route from Newcastle Airport to Lyon. Picture: Getty Images.

New flights to popular city brings exciting winter getaway opportunities

The collision took place on the B6341, close to Cragside.

Police issue appeal after woman's death in road crash

News from Northumbria Police.

Police appeal for information after a serious five-vehicle collision

A section of the A1 is closed, near to the turn-off for Shilbottle.

A1 closed due to a four-vehicle collision

Disabled parking.

27 penalty notice charges have been issued for the misuse of Blue Badges

SENRUG chairman Dennis Fancett.

Rail campaign groups welcome reopening of the Northumberland Line

Northumberland County Council leader, Glen Sanderson, with the first train arriving at Ashington Station.

All aboard as first passenger trains run the Northumberland Line

Ashington Station: The first train will run to the public from Newcastle on Sunday, the 15th of December.

I took one of the first journeys on the Northumberland Line ahead of its opening

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