Two people from the north east were killed when the helicopter they were travelling in ditched into the sea off Shetland in 2013. 

Inquiry into 2013 Shetland helicopter crash ends with determination due in weeks

Passengers from different areas might have to obey different rules.

Tyne and Wear Metro operator planning for local lockdowns 

Two men from the north east died when the Super Puma helicopter they were travelling in ditched into the sea off Shetland in 2013.

Inquiry begins into Shetland helicopter crash that killed two from north east

There have been reports recently of Metro staff being on the receiving end of verbal and physical abuse.

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour on Metro network

Consumer service Which? has made the statement and Nissan has responded.

Calls for Sunderland-built Nissan cars to be recalled 

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP at Leeds railway station. 

Some of the priorities for our region include the restoration of the Tyne Bridge, a new River Tees Crossing, contactless payments on the Metro and the hydrogen train trial which is due to take place on Teesside.

Northern Leaders call on the Government to improve transport across the region

Queen Elizabeth II takes a ride on the Tyne and Wear Metro after opening the £280m project at Newcastle. With her is Councillor Richard Fenwick.

3 visits by The Queen. 1.5 billion passengers, so 34 million passengers a year. 17,000 kilometres every day. The Metro celebrates its 40th Birthday!

The Tyne and Wear Metro turns 40!

View up concourse of the new Durham Bus station

Investment in the new station is part of the council’s plans to support the county in its economic recovery following the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. 

Bus Station in Durham to be demolished and rebuilt into new 'transport hub'

The light rail service is losing £500,000 a week.

Tyne & Wear Metro gets £8.5m boost in third Government bailout 

Good weather results in boost in passenger numbers for the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Heatwave sparks huge surge in Tyne & Wear Metro passengers 

Tyne & Wear Metro chiefs are hoping for a massive new bailout that will save the struggling network from £500,000-a-week losses

 Hopes of massive Metro bailout to avert losses once government cash runs out

The leader of Gateshead Council has called for an "honest and mature" debate about the future of traffic after a set of contentious roadworks were abandoned.

Calls for 'honest and mature' debate about traffic as Gateshead roadworks stop

The airport has confirmed it will be making staff redundant. Management say it needs to make "difficult decisions" for the business' future.

Jobs set to go at Newcastle Airport as it makes 'difficult decisions' 

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has described the pair as "idiots" who "need protecting from themselves." 

Teenagers caught riding rented e-scooters along Teesside dual carriageway 

A new survey has named Newcastle as the city most suitable for a rollout of rented e-scooters, taking into account factors such as air quality, pothole complaints, bike thefts and planned cycle routes.

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