Birtley

Cancelled Go North East bus services in the Tyne Valley

Workers at Go North East are due to begin a continuous walkout on Saturday, October 28, which will result in all of the operator’s services being cancelled until further notice.
Passengers have already endured major disruption during two week-long stri…

National Highways saves money but misses targets

The Office of Rail & Road (ORR), in its annual assessment of National Highways, reports  that National Highways[1] did not meet its 2022 delivery plan goals for enhancements – missing one of its nine start of work (SOW) commitments and three of its 1…

Police search for man after bus windscreen smashed in Birtley

Police are appealing for more information after the windscreen of a stationary bus was smashed on Durham Road in Birtley nearly two months ago (February 16).
Northumbria Police said they received a report of vandalism at 7:50pm and have issued a pictur…