BBC news with the great news LTNs will be removed from Tower Hamlets… justice for all children and residents who were impacted with increased harm and danger for the comfort and pleasure of LTN advocates. Now justice for all LTN victims ✊🏼

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Update on the Gateshead Flyover and the Tyne and Wear Metro suspension. 1. It’s now clear Metro will be disrupted for around a fortnight and I have now been informed that services south of the Tyne may have to stop all together in the coming days as they can’t return their depot. This

Might be worth buying Private Eye

The Chron / Journal editorial is fair, I think. I agree that the priority needs to be on urgent action but accountability must follow and I hope the regional media doesn't shy away from that. They must speak for the people of Tyneside, not its leadership. chroniclelive.co.uk/news/news-opin…

Just a reminder that, if you’re struggling this Christmas time, there are places you can contact: Samaritans: 116 123 Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 Shout (text): 85258 You’re not on your own 💙

Groups opposed to LTNs have come together and have written to the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, to demand that councils get communities’ approval before starting the schemes thetimes.com/uk/transport/a…

The letter groups opposed to LTNs have in today's Times.

The Standard has also covered the story that first broke in the Times: Anti-LTN campaign groups join forces to lobby government to change law standard.co.uk/news/london/an…

They continue to come in. Yet more letters in the Times expressing concern about the imposition of LTNs.

The Daily Mail highlights the problems with Greenwich's new LTN.

This is the reality on the roads sacrificed for LTNs. This is why we fight them. Don't tell us this is anything but a residential road.

Major new piece from the Times. A review of 90 low-traffic neighbourhoods found locals opposed the scheme in 87 per cent of cases where polling was conducted. The majority went ahead anyway. Behind the paywall but read it here. johnstewartliveblog.wordpress.com/2025/02/21/res… thetimes.com/uk/transport/a…

Major new piece from the Times. A review of 90 low-traffic neighbourhoods found locals opposed the scheme in 87 per cent of cases where polling was conducted. The majority went ahead anyway. Behind the paywall but read it here. johnstewartliveblog.wordpress.com/2025/02/21/res… thetimes.com/uk/transport/a…

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What a great day for our great city! 🖤🤍 Well done lads!

The city is set to be extremely busy on Saturday as people gather for Newcastle United's Carabao Cup celebrations. Routes in and out of the city are expected to be very busy. If you are coming into our hospitals, please plan ahead and allow more time for your journey.

More discussions and consultation from Newcastle City Council you can find out how to have your voice heard here new.newcastle.gov.uk/news/2025/next…

Great event on Saturday on the Town Moor. But sad to see the litter and smashed glass all over the Moor with bags of rubbish still there. Hope this will be gone asap Newcastle City Council

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