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Renovation work on the bridge, which carries traffic across the River Tyne between Newcastle and Gateshead, has been ongoing since April 2024. While the Department for Transport (DfT) provided an ...
Among the apprentices restoring the Tyne Bridge is a wannabe welder working with his dad on a proud task his grandad undertook 40 years ago. In 1984, John Nicholson was part of a team of ...
The government put part of the Tyne Bridge repairs funding on hold when it came to power in 2024 The final £6m needed to complete the restoration of the Tyne Bridge has been confirmed by the ...
Story by Daniel Holland • 1w. N ews that a missing £6 million for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge is finally secure has prompted a wave of celebration and relief across the North East.
The Tyne Bridge’s restoration remains on track to be completed in time for the North East icon’s 100th anniversary celebrations, 12 months into the huge repair works. A full year has now ...
Daniel Holland Local Democracy Reporter. 06:00, 05 Jun 2025. ... The Tyne Bridge is a symbol of not just Tyneside but the whole of the North East so it’s vital we get it back to its iconic best. ...
The Prime Minister has welcomed the heavily-delayed confirmation of extra money for the Tyne Bridge's repairs, ... Daniel Holland Local Democracy Reporter. 17:36, 05 Jun 2025.
Among the apprentices restoring the Tyne Bridge is a wannabe welder working with his dad on a proud task his grandad undertook 40 years ago. In 1984, John Nicholson was part of a team of ...
Daniel Holland. Local Democracy Reporting Service. Published. 5 June 2025. The final £6m needed to complete the restoration of the Tyne Bridge has been confirmed by the government, ...
Daniel Holland Local Democracy Reporter. 16:09, 05 Jun 2025. ... She added: “The Tyne Bridge is more than a crossing - it’s a symbol of our industrial heritage, our resilience and our future.
The government agrees the final £6.3m Tyne Bridge repair cash after putting it on hold last year.