Tyne Bridge Repairs Double Amidst Broader Tyneside Developments
The Tyne Bridge in Tyneside is undergoing extensive repairs, with the number of necessary fixes more than doubling from initial estimates. Newcastle City Council reports that the bridge, a Grade II* listed structure, is in a more dilapidated state than previously thought, leading to over 2,000 repairs needed. Despite the increased scope of work, the council assures that the project will be completed on time. In other local news, a new late-night train service is being introduced on the Northumberland Line, allowing passengers to travel from Newcastle to Ashington later in the evening. Additionally, breast cancer nurses have authored books to help explain cancer treatments to children, aiming to support families dealing with the disease. The community also remembers Holly Newton, a young girl who was tragically murdered, with a tree planting in her memory. 
