Daniel Holland

1 week ago | bbc.com | Daniel Holland

Daniel HollandLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA council has defended seeking investment from Saudi Arabia after recent criticism. Newcastle's links to the Gulf state have been a major talking point since the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) took over Newcastle United in 2021.

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

Newcastle City Council has defended seeking investment from Saudi Arabia, after accusations that its reputation is being “dragged through the mud” because of connections to the Middle East nation. The city’s links to the Gulf state have become a major talking point since Newcastle United’s takeover in 2021 by a consortium led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), with human rights campaigners alleging that the kingdom is using the football club to “sportswash” its international image.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Daniel Holland

Two more Metro trains enter serviceDaniel HollandLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceNexusThe first new Tyne and Wear Metro train came into service in DecemberTwo new Tyne and Wear Metro trains have arrived in the north-east of England as part of a £362m fleet expected to be in service by the end of next year. The 16th and 17th units in the Stadler fleet, out of a total 46 to be built, were delivered to the Metro's Gosforth depot early on Friday.

1 week ago | msn.com | Daniel Holland

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

Two more new Tyne and Wear Metro trains have arrived in the North East – and bosses say they still expect the system’s £362 million fleet to be fully in use by the end of next year. The 16th and 17th units in the Stadler fleet, out of a total 46 that will be built, were delivered to the Metro’s Gosforth depot in the early hours of Friday morning. After the first of the Swiss-made trains entered passenger service last December, the modern carriages are being gradually rolled out.