Howdon24 Nov 2025Tunnel restoration costs exceed £18mThe refurbishment cost £11m more than expected, the North East Combined Authority confirms.24 Nov 202517 Sep 2025Metro train donated to fire crewsThe Metro carriage will help provide "vital training services" for firefighters, Nexus says.17 Sep 202528 Nov 2024Tunnel's lifts in use after 'frustrating wait'The installation has been set back by Covid, difficulty getting parts and a contractor going bust.28 Nov 202421 Oct 2024Water firm wants 13% bill hike to tackle sewageBBC Look North's Mark Denten is taken on a tour of the treatment works in Howdon.21 Oct 202414 Sep 2024Vandals put wildlife trust vehicles out of actionA Land Rover and a van have their windows smashed at the charity's headquarters.14 Sep 202411 Aug 2024Further delays to tunnel completionMore than a decade since refurbishment began, new lifts still require a final sign-off.11 Aug 202424 Apr 2024'High risk' platforms to be removed from viaductNexus says it has found "structurally unsuitable" platforms attached to the Howdon Viaduct.24 Apr 20246 Jan 2024Football fans put rivalry aside for charity walkRicky Hoult and Chris Johnson walked from St James' Park to the Stadium of Light to raise money.6 Jan 202423 Aug 2023Metro bosses apologise after fault disrupts trainsTrains were unable to run between North Shields and Wallsend, while other services were delayed.23 Aug 2023...
