It is now a full year since the restoration work on the Tyne Bridge began and, while the famous crossing is in a worse state ...

The Tyne Bridge was designed by engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson and built by Dorman Long Co. It was opened in October 1928 by King George V and has become an iconic symbol of Tyneside.

From early 2024, the capacity of the Tyne Bridge will be halved as ... traffic on all approaches to the Tyne Bridge from either side of the river, as well as on the Swing and Redheugh bridges ...

The Tyne Bridge contains more than 7,000 tonnes of steel connected by ¾ million rivets.The image of the Tyne Bridge is recognised worldwide. It symbolises the pride in engineering skills which ...

Traffic reduction measures on the Tyne Bridge will change this week as a four-year restoration project on the structure enters its next phase. Vehicles will continue to be restricted to one lane ...

Stories connected to historic sites along the River Tyne are being told in a new podcast series.Telling Tales sees local ...

"The main thought aim was preserving heritage and memories - providing a bridge from the past to the ... like Dunston Staiths along the River Tyne All 40-minute episodes are available following ...

Stories connected to historic sites along the River Tyne are being ... heritage engagement officer for Tyne Derwent Way, said the series "provides a bridge from the past to the present".

Labour has insisted north-east England will get a "fair" share of government spending as doubt continues to surround the Tyne Bridge restoration. There remains significant anxiety over whether a ...

Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a missing man, following a report, “of concern” in Newcastle.

The 30-year-old driver of a HGV which collided with a bridge and crashed into a river in North Yorkshire on Friday morning (21 March) was pronounced dead at the scene. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees A ...