Bedlington2 Dec 2024Start date for 'groundbreaking' railway announcedAshington and Seaton Delaval stations are finished, but four more will not open until 2025.2 Dec 2024Tyne27 Nov 2024Work begins on cycle scheme despite oppositionThe active travel route connects Bedlington and East Sleekburn, but opponents say it is too wide. 27 Nov 2024Tyne25 Nov 2024Railway line to open with only two stations readyTrains will begin running "before Christmas" but with only two stations completed. 25 Nov 2024Tyne18 Nov 2024Campaign 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.18 Nov 2024Tyne11 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 2024England