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  • 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.

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Daniel Holland
Daniel Holland @danhollandnews
14 May 25

Quite used to reporting on fairly grim numbers when it comes to poverty in the North East, but this really struck me. 23% of people dying in Newcastle end their lives in poverty, says @mariecurieuk https://t.co/UA6Vb9kZmC

Daniel Holland
Daniel Holland @danhollandnews
13 May 25

More worrying news from Nissan this morning https://t.co/76xKMX9BnQ

Daniel Holland
Daniel Holland @danhollandnews
9 May 25

BREAKING: Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham have both been found guilty in the Sycamore Gap tree felling trial https://t.co/ps9wMyKV85