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NORTHERN PERSPECTIVES

The Balder Viaduct on the Tees Valley Railway, by Northern Perspectives

Stunning view of Teesdale viaduct that some Victorians thought was doomed to fall

Image shows the arrival of the vessel carrying 5,000 vehicles into Teesport, unloading on to PD Ports' Tees Dock and the vehicles in the Teesport automotive storage area

Image shows the arrival of the vessel carrying 5,000 vehicles into Teesport, unloading on to PD Ports' Tees Dock and the vehicles in the Teesport automotive storage area

5,000 cars arrive at Teesport in one of the largest shipments in recent years

The Norse Atlantic Airways flight Z0701 bound for New York's John F Kennedy International Airport from Gatwick Airport came to an emergency stop moments before take-off on the runway

The Norse Atlantic Airways flight Z0701 bound for New York's John F Kennedy International Airport from Gatwick Airport came to an emergency stop moments before take-off on the runway

Darlington woman's 'shock' as plane comes to 138mph stop on Gatwick Airport runway

The road was closed after damage was caused to Middleham Bridge by a HGV. Photo: LDRS.

The road was closed after damage was caused to Middleham Bridge by a HGV. Photo: LDRS.

North Yorkshire Council

Road closed indefinitely after HGV strike damages historic Grade II listed bridge

Car 79, the oldest Pullman dining coach at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), was built in 1928 and is now back on the rails

Car 79, the oldest Pullman dining coach at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), was built in 1928 and is now back on the rails

Historic dining carriage Car 79 returns to North Yorkshire railway after restoration

An Easyjet plane

An Easyjet plane

Passengers forced to Uber miles after EasyJet cancels flight as crew member falls ill

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More than 100 travellers stranded after EasyJet flight to Newcastle Airport cancelled

Northern Rail have launched their flash sale, offering North East train users the chance to bag advance single tickets for just £2.

Northern Rail have launched their flash sale, offering North East train users the chance to bag advance single tickets for just £2.

Darlington Railway Station

Millions of £2 train tickets up for grabs in the North East in major flash sale

A major six-month programme of repairs and upgrades to the important Marton Interchange is due for completion later this week

A major six-month programme of repairs and upgrades to the important Marton Interchange is due for completion later this week

Middlesbrough Council

End in sight for major works at one of Middlesbrough's busiest junctions

Traffic and travel news.

Traffic and travel news.

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A bus in Darlington

A bus in Darlington

Tees Valley Combined Authority

New bus routes and extra evening services set to launch across Darlington this month

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Catterick Garrison.

Catterick Garrison.

Disappointment as council knocks back request for extra gritting on 'hazardous' route

The proposed Washington South station.

The proposed Washington South station.

Designs for three new Metro stations revealed as new line set to open in 2033

A train at the station

A train at the station

East Coast Main Line

Major East Coast Main Line disruption on Newcastle, Durham and Darlington trains

Nicola Bell-Percy in Masham

Nicola Bell-Percy in Masham

Bereaved mum's 'glimmer of hope' for driving law after Northern Ireland makes change

Come motor cycle racing at Croft Airport in 1950. Picture courtesy of David and Tim Stephenson

Come motor cycle racing at Croft Airport in 1950. Picture courtesy of David and Tim Stephenson

When you could catch a plane from "Croft Airport" to follow the high flying Quakers

A68 Woodland Road.

A68 Woodland Road.

All the roadworks to hit Darlington over Bank Holiday weekend - see where

The newly expanded Burger King seating area at Newcastle International Airport, providing passengers with more space to relax and dine before their flights as part of the airport's ongoing terminal transformation.

The newly expanded Burger King seating area at Newcastle International Airport, providing passengers with more space to relax and dine before their flights as part of the airport's ongoing terminal transformation.

Newcastle International Airport

North East airport's huge new seating area near Burger King in £60m terminal makeover

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A68 Woodland Road.

A68 Woodland Road.

Eight roads in Darlington hit with roadworks today ahead of Bank Holiday - see where

Campaigners from the Kirby Hill RAMS group ahead of the meeting at County Hall, Northallerton.

Campaigners from the Kirby Hill RAMS group ahead of the meeting at County Hall, Northallerton.

North Yorkshire Council

Campaign group begins legal action over Vale of York motorway services decision

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Some roads will have temporary traffic lights.

Some roads will have temporary traffic lights.

14 roads hit by works in Darlington today include A167 - what you need to know

Davies & Sons Transport Limited has applied for a Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence to base two lorries and two trailers at A V Dawson Transport Limited, Port of Middlesbrough

Davies & Sons Transport Limited has applied for a Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence to base two lorries and two trailers at A V Dawson Transport Limited, Port of Middlesbrough

Haulage firm seeks approval for lorry base at North East port - public notice

The graphene being laid at Locke Road.

The graphene being laid at Locke Road.

East Cleveland council among first in UK to use new road resurfacing technology

Metro services thrown into chaos as 'cable theft' shuts major line and sparks delays

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The A68 Woodland Road is among streets hit by roadworks on Wednesday.

The A68 Woodland Road is among streets hit by roadworks on Wednesday.

13 roads restrictions including traffic lights in Darlington today - see where

Redcar Primary Care Hospital.

Redcar Primary Care Hospital.

Parking shake-up at Teesside hospital with 'narrow spaces' to tackle bay misuse

A look at one of the five newly-decorated bus stops in Spennymoor.

A look at one of the five newly-decorated bus stops in Spennymoor.

Community project transforms Spennymoor bus shelters into works of art

LIVE - Stretch of A1(M) closed after vehicle fire as traffic at standstill

LIVE - Stretch of A1(M) closed after vehicle fire as traffic at standstill

RECAP - Stretch of A1(M) closed after vehicle fire as traffic at standstill

The crash happened just before midnight on Monday (August 24) at Bowes.

The crash happened just before midnight on Monday (August 24) at Bowes.

Person taken to hospital after late-night A66 crash in County Durham

13 roads in Darlington hit with traffic lights and roadworks today - see where

Southampton firm NVD U.K. Ltd applies to keep 10 more goods vehicles and 10 trailers at its operating centre in Chester-le-Street, County Durham

Southampton firm NVD U.K. Ltd applies to keep 10 more goods vehicles and 10 trailers at its operating centre in Chester-le-Street, County Durham

Company seeks approval for more lorries in County Durham - public notice

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A former London Transport RT bus now owned by Stephenson Brothers, KGK 522, seen at High Etherley. Picture by Barry Nicholson and courtesy of the JW Armstrong Trust

A former London Transport RT bus now owned by Stephenson Brothers, KGK 522, seen at High Etherley. Picture by Barry Nicholson and courtesy of the JW Armstrong Trust

Get on board - a London double decker bus in the streets of south Durham

Cycling fans attending the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men’s Stage 4 finish in Leyburn can avoid road closures and congestion by using a special Wensleydale Railway park-and-ride train service in North Yorkshire

Cycling fans attending the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men’s Stage 4 finish in Leyburn can avoid road closures and congestion by using a special Wensleydale Railway park-and-ride train service in North Yorkshire

Wensleydale Railway

Special train service announced for Tour of Britain finish in Yorkshire Dales

Azul Doors team flying out from Teesside Airport

Azul Doors team flying out from Teesside Airport

Teesside Airport

Company behind Teesside Airport's automatic doors rewards staff with Alicante trip

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Parking, travel and road closures ahead of two busy weekends in Sunderland

A new £6.50 digital Great North Run Day Rover ticket is being introduced for this year's event, giving runners and spectators unlimited travel on Metro, bus and Shields Ferry services through the Pop App on September 13

A new £6.50 digital Great North Run Day Rover ticket is being introduced for this year's event, giving runners and spectators unlimited travel on Metro, bus and Shields Ferry services through the Pop App on September 13

Great North Run

Great North Run launches digital travel ticket for race day

A train on the line

A train on the line

No trains on North East rail line after trespass incident

The 'drive on the left' sign at the Northumberland/Scotland border

The 'drive on the left' sign at the Northumberland/Scotland border

Why road sign on North East border is leaving drivers baffled with obvious direction

The C31 Crakehill Bank road.

The C31 Crakehill Bank road.

Local government

Inspection planned for 'pinch point' bridge as County Durham villagers fear crash

Cllr Jason Ramshaw in Easington where residents are calling for improved road safety measures.

Cllr Jason Ramshaw in Easington where residents are calling for improved road safety measures.

County Durham villagers plead for changes as roads 'plagued by speeding and crashes'

A series of temporary road closures will be introduced across North Yorkshire as North Yorkshire Council carries out works including water mains renewals and bridge maintenance.

A series of temporary road closures will be introduced across North Yorkshire as North Yorkshire Council carries out works including water mains renewals and bridge maintenance.

Local government

List of North Yorkshire road closures revealed for coming weeks - public notice

Councillor Ian Haszeldine on Hundens Lane, Darlington

Councillor Ian Haszeldine on Hundens Lane, Darlington

Anti-social behaviour

'Matter of time until someone dies' as balaclava-clad yobs cause chaos in Darlington

Newcastle City Council

Council denies Reform allegations that trees will be chopped down for new cycle lane

Council Leader Glen Sanderson on a bridge overlooking the A1 near Felton. Photo: Northumberland County Council. Free to reuse for all LDR partners

Council Leader Glen Sanderson on a bridge overlooking the A1 near Felton. Photo: Northumberland County Council. Free to reuse for all LDR partners

Local government

Andy Burnham promises to reconsider A1 dualling with ‘alternative’ funding

An accident occurred on Great Western Way this morning

An accident occurred on Great Western Way this morning

Stretch of A-road closed for nearly 12 hours as crash investigators at scene

LIVE- Severe delays close to an hour on A1(M) near Darlington after crash

LIVE- Severe delays close to an hour on A1(M) near Darlington after crash

RECAP- Cows on A1(M) near Darlington caused major delays

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