@space4gosforth.bsky.social
No - this was tried after Project Orpheus was abandoned & did not solve congestion & air pollution. Buses cannot replace rail.
What has worked exceptionally well re local transport recently is … the train (the Northumberland Line). If you want to understand why read @garethdennis.uk ‘s book.
What has worked exceptionally well re local transport recently is … the train (the Northumberland Line). If you want to understand why read @garethdennis.uk ‘s book.
February 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
No - this was tried after Project Orpheus was abandoned & did not solve congestion & air pollution. Buses cannot replace rail.
What has worked exceptionally well re local transport recently is … the train (the Northumberland Line). If you want to understand why read @garethdennis.uk ‘s book.
What has worked exceptionally well re local transport recently is … the train (the Northumberland Line). If you want to understand why read @garethdennis.uk ‘s book.
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There's no safe level of air pollution.
February 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
There's no safe level of air pollution.
Reposting out of appreciation for the volunteers at Jesmond Dene (& also at Leazes & Denton Dene - no Town Moor today due to a challenge run today).
Runners took on the 5k course through Jesmond Dene and Paddy Freeman's Park on Saturday morning
22 photos of the Jesmond Dene Parkrun as runners brave the rain
22 photos of the Jesmond Dene Parkrun as runners brave the rain
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Reposting out of appreciation for the volunteers at Jesmond Dene (& also at Leazes & Denton Dene - no Town Moor today due to a challenge run today).
Once the cafe shuts, only 1 of Newcastle’s 4 parkruns will have toilets accessible - Jesmond Dene (the one with the really big hill).
Important news for #Newcastle folk - the latest on the Exhibition Park café closure.
Closure of café = closure of its toilets.
This is important for the accessibility to the park & its activities (especially Town Moor parkrun & Town Moor Junior parkrun) as Exi Park has no public toilets.
Closure of café = closure of its toilets.
This is important for the accessibility to the park & its activities (especially Town Moor parkrun & Town Moor Junior parkrun) as Exi Park has no public toilets.
Newcastle City Council bosses now say they want to find independent operators who could take over the cafés in Paddy Freeman's and Exhibition Park
February 6, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Once the cafe shuts, only 1 of Newcastle’s 4 parkruns will have toilets accessible - Jesmond Dene (the one with the really big hill).
Important news for #Newcastle folk - the latest on the Exhibition Park café closure.
Closure of café = closure of its toilets.
This is important for the accessibility to the park & its activities (especially Town Moor parkrun & Town Moor Junior parkrun) as Exi Park has no public toilets.
Closure of café = closure of its toilets.
This is important for the accessibility to the park & its activities (especially Town Moor parkrun & Town Moor Junior parkrun) as Exi Park has no public toilets.
Newcastle City Council bosses now say they want to find independent operators who could take over the cafés in Paddy Freeman's and Exhibition Park
Council backtracks on Newcastle park café closures with hint they could reopen
Council backtracks on Newcastle park café closures with hint they could reopen
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Important news for #Newcastle folk - the latest on the Exhibition Park café closure.
Closure of café = closure of its toilets.
This is important for the accessibility to the park & its activities (especially Town Moor parkrun & Town Moor Junior parkrun) as Exi Park has no public toilets.
Closure of café = closure of its toilets.
This is important for the accessibility to the park & its activities (especially Town Moor parkrun & Town Moor Junior parkrun) as Exi Park has no public toilets.
This has to be our favourite @tynesnapper.bsky.social Toon anniversary!
Only in #Gosforth could you have a ball in a colliery!
Bicentenary approaching in 3 years time!
Only in #Gosforth could you have a ball in a colliery!
Bicentenary approaching in 3 years time!
#Gosforth #NewcastleUponTyne Underground ballroom celebrated the opening of Gosforth Colliery, 6th February 1829. This extract from John Sykes in his Local Records.
February 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
This has to be our favourite @tynesnapper.bsky.social Toon anniversary!
Only in #Gosforth could you have a ball in a colliery!
Bicentenary approaching in 3 years time!
Only in #Gosforth could you have a ball in a colliery!
Bicentenary approaching in 3 years time!
“Walking & cycling group SPACE for Gosforth said that the council had “prioritised vehicle speed over road safety, treating Gosforth High Street as an inconvenience to be bypassed rather than a destination for the local community”
This is not a safe design for children walking & cycling to school.
This is not a safe design for children walking & cycling to school.
Newcastle City Council's latest plans for Gosforth High Street include the removal of cycle routes and the addition of three new stretches of bus lane
Busy high street's redesign will 'endanger children's lives', cyclists warn
Busy high street's redesign will 'endanger children's lives', cyclists warn
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 9:44 PM
“Walking & cycling group SPACE for Gosforth said that the council had “prioritised vehicle speed over road safety, treating Gosforth High Street as an inconvenience to be bypassed rather than a destination for the local community”
This is not a safe design for children walking & cycling to school.
This is not a safe design for children walking & cycling to school.
So why isn’t there a safe cycle route there from #Gosforth?
It would be a great destination for a family bike ride!
It would be a great destination for a family bike ride!
Northumberlandia is a piece of public art set in a 46 acre community park and has four miles of footpaths
Families enjoy a sunny Sunday stroll at Northumberlandia
Families enjoy a sunny Sunday stroll at Northumberlandia
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
So why isn’t there a safe cycle route there from #Gosforth?
It would be a great destination for a family bike ride!
It would be a great destination for a family bike ride!
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The local authority has previously had to defend its decision to examine the possibility of a new recycling centre in the Killingworth area
Study into new Killingworth tip 'ongoing' over six months on from proposal
Study into new Killingworth tip 'ongoing' over six months on from proposal
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 2:18 AM
The local authority has previously had to defend its decision to examine the possibility of a new recycling centre in the Killingworth area
561 runners at the last Town Moor parkrun.
Good to see @chroniclelive.co.uk reporting on this - but a shame that neither the article nor the council officers have addressed how all the events in the park will work without toilets.
Good to see @chroniclelive.co.uk reporting on this - but a shame that neither the article nor the council officers have addressed how all the events in the park will work without toilets.
Council-run cafes in both Exhibition Park and Paddy Freeman's Park are to be closed down, with bosses saying they are no longer financially viable
Newcastle parks cafe staff 'shellshocked' by sudden double closure
Newcastle parks cafe staff 'shellshocked' by sudden double closure
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 7:38 AM
561 runners at the last Town Moor parkrun.
Good to see @chroniclelive.co.uk reporting on this - but a shame that neither the article nor the council officers have addressed how all the events in the park will work without toilets.
Good to see @chroniclelive.co.uk reporting on this - but a shame that neither the article nor the council officers have addressed how all the events in the park will work without toilets.
The reasoning here is hard to understand - 20 mph would seem reasonable given there are stretches without pavements.
Pedestrians and cyclists have called for a reduction in the speed limit through Ovingham with some residents feeling 'unsafe'
Calls for village to have 20mph speed limit introduced turned down
Calls for village to have 20mph speed limit introduced turned down
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 7:33 AM
The reasoning here is hard to understand - 20 mph would seem reasonable given there are stretches without pavements.
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Actually lots of extra help in this guidance with more nuance around different conditions and much of this should be standard practice anyway.
It won't change the minds of the folks who are against floating bus stops and it still leaves us with the edge cases of shared use bus boarders plus
It won't change the minds of the folks who are against floating bus stops and it still leaves us with the edge cases of shared use bus boarders plus
January 27, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Actually lots of extra help in this guidance with more nuance around different conditions and much of this should be standard practice anyway.
It won't change the minds of the folks who are against floating bus stops and it still leaves us with the edge cases of shared use bus boarders plus
It won't change the minds of the folks who are against floating bus stops and it still leaves us with the edge cases of shared use bus boarders plus
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Very exciting news for public transport users in the region, with the Pop card finally starting to reach its full potential. We've long called for integration of tickets for public transport, where users can switch easily between modes with simple tickets.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Tyne and Wear Metro fares to be capped at £2.50 for single journey with Pop card
North East mayor Kim McGuinness has announced plans for a flat £2.50 rate for all single journeys on the Tyne and Wear Metro, in the hope of making travel cheaper for many passengers
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Very exciting news for public transport users in the region, with the Pop card finally starting to reach its full potential. We've long called for integration of tickets for public transport, where users can switch easily between modes with simple tickets.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Really interesting discussion about how integration, modernising our rail network & being able to safely walk & cycle to bus / rail stops could vastly improve transport in our region - & how we need politicians to champion this.
Where is North East transport heading?
New podcast in our transport series
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...
New podcast in our transport series
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...
North East Transport Today
Podcast Episode · North East Bylines Podcast · 23/01/2026 · 23m
podcasts.apple.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Really interesting discussion about how integration, modernising our rail network & being able to safely walk & cycle to bus / rail stops could vastly improve transport in our region - & how we need politicians to champion this.
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Our friends at @space4gosforth.bsky.social have written about the Council's plans to remove cycle lanes from Gosforth High Street.
www.spaceforgosforth.com/bike-lanes-t...
www.spaceforgosforth.com/bike-lanes-t...
Bike lanes to be removed from Gosforth High Street - SPACE for Gosforth
Newcastle City Council has published plans that include the removal of 500m of cycle lanes from Gosforth High Street, including the protected cycle lane from Salters Road to Regent Farm Road.
www.spaceforgosforth.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Our friends at @space4gosforth.bsky.social have written about the Council's plans to remove cycle lanes from Gosforth High Street.
www.spaceforgosforth.com/bike-lanes-t...
www.spaceforgosforth.com/bike-lanes-t...
Important news for Newcastle folk - please share!
Newcastle Council plan to close the cafes in Exhibition & Paddy Freeman’s Parks.
One serious problem with this is that closing the cafes = no toilets. That is going to make going to the park very difficult for some residents.
Newcastle Council plan to close the cafes in Exhibition & Paddy Freeman’s Parks.
One serious problem with this is that closing the cafes = no toilets. That is going to make going to the park very difficult for some residents.
new.newcastle.gov.uk
January 27, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Important news for Newcastle folk - please share!
Newcastle Council plan to close the cafes in Exhibition & Paddy Freeman’s Parks.
One serious problem with this is that closing the cafes = no toilets. That is going to make going to the park very difficult for some residents.
Newcastle Council plan to close the cafes in Exhibition & Paddy Freeman’s Parks.
One serious problem with this is that closing the cafes = no toilets. That is going to make going to the park very difficult for some residents.
“Once again, Newcastle City Council have prioritised vehicle speed over road safety, treating Gosforth High Street as an inconvenience to be bypassed rather than a destination for the local community.”
Plan is to remove bike lanes from Gos High St- the ones that lead to the Academy & other schools.
Plan is to remove bike lanes from Gos High St- the ones that lead to the Academy & other schools.
Bike lanes to be removed from Gosforth High Street - SPACE for Gosforth
Newcastle City Council has published plans that include the removal of 500m of cycle lanes from Gosforth High Street, including the protected cycle lane from Salters Road to Regent Farm Road.
www.spaceforgosforth.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:55 PM
“Once again, Newcastle City Council have prioritised vehicle speed over road safety, treating Gosforth High Street as an inconvenience to be bypassed rather than a destination for the local community.”
Plan is to remove bike lanes from Gos High St- the ones that lead to the Academy & other schools.
Plan is to remove bike lanes from Gos High St- the ones that lead to the Academy & other schools.
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At last night's council meeting there was a motion on winter maintenance.
An amendment to 'Investigate gritting those parts of major arterial pedestrian/cycle routes susceptible to freezing' was not passed, as more than half of those councillors present voted against it.
An amendment to 'Investigate gritting those parts of major arterial pedestrian/cycle routes susceptible to freezing' was not passed, as more than half of those councillors present voted against it.
January 22, 2026 at 8:37 AM
At last night's council meeting there was a motion on winter maintenance.
An amendment to 'Investigate gritting those parts of major arterial pedestrian/cycle routes susceptible to freezing' was not passed, as more than half of those councillors present voted against it.
An amendment to 'Investigate gritting those parts of major arterial pedestrian/cycle routes susceptible to freezing' was not passed, as more than half of those councillors present voted against it.
Quick, safe & low emission - trams would be a great addition to the Metro!
Tram lines to connect Newcastle West End to the rest of the city as a viable and effective option
| Peter Sagar
| Peter Sagar
Plea to revive plan for Metro or trams to Newcastle West End
Tram lines to connect Newcastle West End to the rest of the city as a viable and effective option
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Quick, safe & low emission - trams would be a great addition to the Metro!
Retweeting as our #Newcastle benefits from her charitable work!
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
January 20, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Retweeting as our #Newcastle benefits from her charitable work!
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Fantastic news for the city!
Plans to restore the historic Keelmen's Hospital overlooking the Newcastle Quayside have been awarded a a £4.6 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Derelict Newcastle hospital to be saved with £4.6m for 'most at-risk' asset
Derelict Newcastle hospital to be saved with £4.6m for 'most at-risk' asset
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Fantastic news for the city!
V interesting article on Bikeability.
Questions for @junasathian.bsky.social & @mikecookson.bsky.social:
1. Do children still need their own bikes? This might explain why RGS has higher take up than Elswick?
2. Why are council officers using paper records rather than spreadsheets?
Questions for @junasathian.bsky.social & @mikecookson.bsky.social:
1. Do children still need their own bikes? This might explain why RGS has higher take up than Elswick?
2. Why are council officers using paper records rather than spreadsheets?
Is Bikeability in crisis? How Newcastle’s cycle training scheme is falling behind | JESMONDLOCAL
In Jesmond, busy streets and narrow school drop-off zones are making cycling increasingly hazardous. Yet the very programme designed to teach children to cycle safely is in sharp decline across Newcas...
jesmondlocal.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:17 AM
V interesting article on Bikeability.
Questions for @junasathian.bsky.social & @mikecookson.bsky.social:
1. Do children still need their own bikes? This might explain why RGS has higher take up than Elswick?
2. Why are council officers using paper records rather than spreadsheets?
Questions for @junasathian.bsky.social & @mikecookson.bsky.social:
1. Do children still need their own bikes? This might explain why RGS has higher take up than Elswick?
2. Why are council officers using paper records rather than spreadsheets?
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The North East Combined Authority has been asked by Northumberland County Council, to extend the Northumberland Line, which would see the line connecting south-east Northumberland to Tyneside, as far as Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | Peter Sagar
Formal bid to extend Northumberland line
The North East Combined Authority has been asked by Northumberland County Council, to extend the Northumberland Line, which would see the line connecting south-east Northumberland to Tyneside, as far as Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The North East Combined Authority has been asked by Northumberland County Council, to extend the Northumberland Line, which would see the line connecting south-east Northumberland to Tyneside, as far as Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | Peter Sagar
“Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy described the line as an example of how reopened routes can “unlock economic growth and open job opportunities” across the North East.”
Northumberland County Council has submitted a bid for funding to extend the Northumberland Line after it “far exceeded expectations” in its first year of service, serving almost 1M passengers.
Full story: buff.ly/NMBQLkX
Full story: buff.ly/NMBQLkX
Bid entered to extend Northampton Line after nearly 1M travellers use it in first year | New Civil Engineer
The restored Northumberland Line is a great success story of the new defunct governmental Restoring Your Railways scheme, which helped to fund the £300M
www.newcivilengineer.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
“Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy described the line as an example of how reopened routes can “unlock economic growth and open job opportunities” across the North East.”
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Another great video by BerniciaP (is he on here??) about the past life & potential future of Manors as a transport hub:
youtu.be/bkmPZcDNzbo?...
And I completely agree:
bsky.app/profile/lf-p...
youtu.be/bkmPZcDNzbo?...
And I completely agree:
bsky.app/profile/lf-p...
My (unqualified) thoughts should Manors mainline be redeveloped in future for improved service & accessibility, and presumably increased line capacity too.
Two straight (4-car) platforms beneath/south of Argle St, with long disability-compliant ramps up to the over-bridge. (1/2)
Two straight (4-car) platforms beneath/south of Argle St, with long disability-compliant ramps up to the over-bridge. (1/2)
December 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Another great video by BerniciaP (is he on here??) about the past life & potential future of Manors as a transport hub:
youtu.be/bkmPZcDNzbo?...
And I completely agree:
bsky.app/profile/lf-p...
youtu.be/bkmPZcDNzbo?...
And I completely agree:
bsky.app/profile/lf-p...