Daniel Holland

5 days ago | bbc.com | Daniel Holland

Fresh pledge to improve Metro mobile signalDaniel HollandLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceLDRSMetro bosses said they were "fully committed" to delivering better connectivity despite the lack of progressA pledge has been renewed to provide better phone signal along a rail line, despite a lack of progress in recent years. Tyne and Wear Metro bosses said they were "fully committed" to delivering 4G and 5G connectivity across the system.

6 days ago | bbc.com | Daniel Holland

New Metro line feasibility study under wayDaniel HollandLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCKim McGuinness, pictured with Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon, says she is committed to the expansionDesigns for new Metro stations and bridges are set to be drawn up in a bid to win government support for a £900m expansion. The proposed new route to Washington in Sunderland would use part of the disused Leamside line running from Pelaw in Gateshead.

6 days ago | hexham-courant.co.uk | Daniel Holland

The Blyth-born defender, whose towering header set the Magpies on their way to a historic Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool in March, was given the Freedom of Northumberland on Friday afternoon. That award caps a remarkable few months for the St James’ Park favourite, who also earned his first England cap in March, has recently signed a new contract to keep him at Newcastle until 2027, and now has his eye on next summer’s World Cup.

1 week ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Daniel Holland

Newcastle International Airport.. Expansion plans at Newcastle International Airport look set to be approved by city leaders next week. The airport wants to build an enhanced baggage claim area and larger departure lounge to boost its capacity and prevent overcrowding at busy times. That three-storey extension to the travel hub’s eastern terminal is now earmarked for approval by Newcastle City Council’s planning committee at a meeting next Friday, June 6.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Daniel Holland

Image source, LDRSImage caption, Dan Burn received the Freedom of Northumberland following his goal in Newcastle's Wembley triumphLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceNewcastle United's Dan Burn was hailed a "Northumberland legend" as he collected his home county's highest honour. Burn said he was "quite emotional" after receiving an ornate scroll, medal and tie decorated with the Northumberland flag, in a special ceremony at County Hall.