A man is said to be fighting for his life after a crash around 4am this morning near the Lobley Hill footbridge above the A1. Northumbria Police issued a statement: “Shortly after 4am today (Saturday), we received a report of an overturned vehicle on the Lobley Hill footbridge of the Read more…
LIVE BLOG – Storm Eunice Brings Wind And Snow Across North East LIVE BLOG 8.32pm – Metro’s off between North Shields and Tynemouth Due to a brick wall falling recently on a North Shields Metro line, trains between North Shields and Tynemouth are currently off. Hew Lewis, Commercial Services Director, Read more…
This is a LIVE blog, this page will be updated regularly. Got a story or an update? Email studio@radiogateshead.co.uk Amber weather warnings as Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice are set to batter the North East with heavy winds and rain. Gusts of wind could reach 60-70mph. Many parts of the Read more…
North East Air Ambulance Service have issued a statement: “We received a call at 10:33am this morning to reports of a road traffic incident on the A1 northbound in County Durham. We dispatched one ambulance crew, three crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), and an officer, and requested Read more…
BREAKING: Crash on A1(M) – Long Queues And Three People Taken To Hospital What we know so far: Drivers are facing long delays on A1(M) due to a three vehicle collision, around 7.20am, with three people taken to hospital. National Highways England: Exit A1M at J61 – take the first Read more…
Update On Person Hit By Train Which Caused Rail Disruption Rail lines were blocked between Newcastle and Berwick-Upon-Tweed due to a person being hit by a train yesterday. Around 3pm, a person was air lifted to RVI hospital by Ambulance services. Cross Country said yesterday: “DISRUPTION: Due to the emergency Read more…
This is a LIVE story. This page will be updated regularly. BREAKING NEWS – Person Hit By Train Reports of a person being hit by a train near Darlington. There are currently rail replacement coaches operating between York and Newcastle until further notice. Please check before you travel, as delays Read more…
With both Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC playing this weekend, on 4th December, Gateshead Council have issued a statement regarding travel in the local area. In a statement, Gateshead Council have said “Please be aware that roads in Gateshead town centre and the surrounding area, including river crossings, are expected Read more…
Residents are being asked to take alternative routes this morning, due to the road being closed. There is an ongoing incident on Old Durham Road, with police on the scene and a road closure. On Thursday night, it was reported that the road was closed due to a collision between Read more…