Metro workers on strike
Workers from the Tyne and Wear Metro are on strike in a dispute over pay and working conditions.
The action is expected to affect thousands of commuters as all today's Metro services are cancelled.
Coldplay fans beat the strike
Fans of the band Coldplay travelled to Sunderland despite Metro strikes and rain.
Metro strike disrupts travel plans at concert
Coldplay fans were reliant on extra bus services to take them home from a concert last night because of strike action on the Metro.
Metro running again
The Tyne and Wear Metro is running again today after yesterday's strikes. It was timed to coincide with the Coldplay concert in Sunderland.