Shields Ferry

Noel Connor at the Shields Ferry.

Poet's tribute to 1848 ferry wedding

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor hails launch of new integrated North East travel website

Shields Ferry crew celebrate the river crossing service being returned to action on Monday, April 27. Photo: Nexus.

Passengers delighted as Shields Ferry returns after three month absence

The Pride Of Tyne ferry at the Shields Ferry landing in North Shields. Photo: Nexus.

Shields Ferry reopens as landing repairs cost confirmed after storm damage

The Pride of the Tyne ferry at the Shields Ferry landing in North Shields. Photo: Nexus.

Shields Ferry to return after almost three months out of action

The Shields Ferry at its existing north landing. Photo: NCJ Media.

Shields Ferry off for longer as Nexus confirms suspension to continue

The Shields Ferry at its existing north landing. Photo: NCJ Media.

Shields Ferry repair costs and timescale unclear as service remains suspended

Nexus managing director Cathy Massarella.

Metro boss hints fare rises needed to help plug £5m deficit

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Shields Ferry landing funding set to be agreed

North East mayor Kim McGuinness on the Shields Ferry. Photo: Nexus.

Mayor backs Tyne ferry idea as new plan outlines aim for full dualling of the A1

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor and local leaders agree transport improvements
Plans which will see millions of pounds pumped into transport priorities have been approved by the North East Combined Authority cabinet.
Ian Smith

Grey skies and stormy seas at Boulmer.

In pictures: Storm Ciarán brings heavy rain and strong winds to region

Cheaper bus fares are proposed.

Cheaper bus and Metro fares across North East on the way

Transport chiefs have approved a fresh hike in ticket prices on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Metro ticket price hike approved

Single fares will cost no more than £2 from January until the end of March.

Single bus fares capped at £2

The Shields Ferry will stop an evening service from January 9 due to the Covid pandemic.

No evening service on Shields Ferry to protect service from Covid

Brenda Blethyn returns as DCI Vera Stanhope in a new series of ITV drama, Vera. Picture: ITV

Vera returns to our screens with Holy Island and Shields Ferry in first episode

Shields Ferry passengers are being urged to only use the service for essential travel .

Shields Ferry reassures passengers after North Tyneside Indian covid variant row

Public transport will be running throughout the festive period.

Christmas Eve and Boxing Day bus and Metro times released

River Wear looking towards Wearmouth Bridge. Picture by Fiona Thompson

Plans for new Wear ferry in Sunderland considered - but transport chiefs 'doubtf...

Photographer Jay Smith with ferry manager Carol Timlin.

Sunderland University student's Shields Ferry artwork highlights plastic polluti...

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