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Scepticism remains as Rishi Sunak promises Blyth relief road

A former council leader remains sceptical about a Blyth Relief Road project becoming reality despite the Prime Minister name-checking the route in a speech.
The Prime Minister announced £460m to guarantee the delivery of 21 road schemes and the launch …

Newcastle Carliol Square Fire: A167 remains closed

Emergency services attended a building fire on Carliol Square, in Newcastle, at about 6:45pm on Wednesday (June 28) evening, with smoke from the huge blaze seen for miles.
The A167(M) remains closed today (June 30) as emergency service work continues t…

Queues though Tyne Tunnel after A167 closed in Newcastle

Emergency services were alerted to the fire in the building in Carliol Square, in Newcastle, at about 6.45 pm last night, with smoke from the huge blaze seen for miles.
Now, the Northbound carriageway of the A167(M) Central Motorway, is closed until fu…