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BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
New Tyne and Wear Metro train smashed by 'missile' style object
A new Metro train has been hit with its first major act of Nexus said it was the first time one of its new Tyne and Wear Metro trains had had a window Police said the train was targeted with a "missile-style" object at about 14:30 BST on Tuesday as it passed through the Tynemouth and Cullercoats the Stadler-built fleet was daubed with graffiti on the journey to the North East. Vandals also managed to deface one of the first of the trains to arrive in the country in Storey, operations director at Nexus, said all 44 of the CCTV cameras, including 28 on board the carriage and 16 exterior ones, would be checked to try and find the perpetrator. He said the damaged train was withdrawn and returned to the Gosforth depot for repairs, but was now back in service. It is hoped the rollout of the new fleet of 46 trains will be completed by the end of next year, replacing the Metro's existing have been issues with the Stadler fleet in recent weeks, with their air con systems suffering leaks during hot weather and an incident in which a train's doors opened on the wrong side. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Do not swim' warnings for over 40 seaside hotspots in UK this weekend – check map of where to avoid near you
SWIMMING warnings have been issued for over 40 seaside hotspots in the UK this weekend. Brits have been urged to refrain from swimming in locations across the country because of raised levels of bacteria. 1 Swimming warnings have been issued for over 40 seaside hotspots in the UK this weekend Credit: Water quality at designated bathing sites in England is assessed by the Environment Agency. Between May and September each year, they take samples to measure the water quality. Annual ratings classify each site as excellent, good, sufficient, or poor based on measurements taken over a period of up to four years. And at a number of sites, daily pollution risk forecasts are issued. Read more News But with Full list of locations hit by 'do not swim' warnings Littlehaven Beach Tynemouth Cullercoats Derwent Water at Crow Park Coniston Water, Boating Centre Blackpool North St Annes North River Ribble at Edisford Bridge Wharfe at Cromwheel, Ilkley Wharfe at Wilderness Carpark Nidd at the Lido, Knaresborough Bridlington South Beach Scarborough South Bay Heacham River Severn at Ironbridge River Severn in Shrewsbury River Teme in Ludlow Sheep's Green, River Cam Wolvercote Mill Stream Wallingford Beach, River Thames Clacton (Groyne 41) Deal Castle Littlestone Dymchurch Frensham Great Pond Worthing Beach House Bognor Regis (Aldwick) Southsea East River Avon at Fordingbridge Lyme Regis Church Cliff Beach River Frome at Farleigh Hungerford Burnham Jetty North Weston-super-Mare Uphill Slipway Weston Main River Tone at French Weir Park Lyme Regis Church Cliff Beach Blue Anchor West Ilfracombe Wildersmouth Instow Steamer Quay, Dart Estuary Porthluney Coastguards Beach, Erme Estuary Poor water quality A swathe of locations have been designated poor bathing water quality with advise urging people against getting into the waters. For example, The dirty waters have been credited to animal waste coming from seabirds - as much as 60 per cent - rather than sewage waste. Most read in The Sun The bacteria levels are highest in July and August - the peak tourist season - although the reasons are still being discussed. Suggestions include a lack of rainfall and an increase in tourism. UK beach named one of the top 100 in the world And experts have warned that it could never be safe to swim in again. In addition, it's been advised not to swim in And just this week, the Environment Agency issued a stark warning at Hill Head beach, Hampshire, because of a sewage line burst. Fareham Borough Council confirmed that bathing water from Hill Head to Lee-on-the-Solent has been closed due to "sewage pollution". But despite over 40 locations designated as unsafe to swim in, there are still hundreds of other spots across the country for you to dip your toes. What about the cleanest beaches? We've rounded up some of the Here are more While the UK didn't bag the top spot, three of our beautiful beaches made it onto the list. And here is
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Calls for Premier League star to be called up to England cricket team after he gets wicket for county club
SEAN LONGSTAFF had fans calling for him to play for England's cricket team after footage of him getting a wicket emerged. The Newcastle midfielder plays for Tynemouth Cricket Club in Preston Ave. 3 Longstaff bowled right-arm medium-pace for their first 11 against Felling CC - and got a batter out LBW in front. Tynemouth went on to win the match - scoring 210 in the first innings and Felling CC were bowled out for just 71. Longstaff's wicket did the rounds on social media - leaving fans calling for him to play for England against India next week. One said: 'Free for Lords next week?" Another added: 'Worthy of an England call up" Another said: "Better than our current bowlers." Longstaff is listed as a bowler on Tynemouth's website and he has made four appearances for the first 11 this season. On the pitch, Longstaff helped Newcastle qualify for the Champions League last season. The 27-year-old made 32 appearances as the Magpies also won their first piece of silverware for 70 YEARS. Eddie Howe's Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final. 3
The Sun
29-06-2025
- The Sun
Abandoned 100-year-old lido that wants to reopen in one of the UK's best beach towns
THERE'S a lido in Tynemouth that has been closed since the mid-90s that locals hope to reopen. The outdoor pool in North Tyneside has been around for 100 years with the community campaigning to restore it for the possible cost of £10million. 5 5 The outdoor pool at Sharpness Point beach in Tynemouth was once a bustling place for swimmers. In its debut weekend in 1925, thousands of people flocked to the lido with people staying until it closed at midnight. Originally a salt water tidal pool, for decades it was a popular venue for local families and day-trippers. It would host regular swimming galas and competitions too. However, with the rise of the foreign holiday, the popularity dropped and the pool closed in the mid-1990s. But with warmer summers and the appeal of outdoor swimming returning, locals want it to reopen. In recent years, Friends of Tynemouth Outdoor Pool have been running a campaign to revive the site. According to the BBC, Michael Wood, of the Friends of Tynemouth Outdoor Pool, said the group had been "researching and speaking to" about 100 possible funding partners, including Sport England, the Heritage Lottery Fund and the North East Combined Authority. He added that if it reopened, he believes the 25-metre pool could become a coastline "gem". The cost of the renovation project was said to be estimated between £4-5million in 2016 - but that's now doubled. New £4 million lido to open in UK next year 5 If it gets funding to rebuild the site, the group has said it would expect to see 50,000 swimmers per year. There would also be membership schemes, events, and food and drink facilities, making it "a sustainable business". A drawn up plan will be presented to the local council, who own the site, within the nex t three months. Last year, Millets carried out a study that named Tynemouth as one of the best places in the country for a day at the seaside. They came to that conclusion through looking at the average Google review ratings, water quality ratings, the warmest ocean temperatures and the average parking costs. Millets said: "The area's main beach is Long Sands Beach, a beach well known for its long stretches of golden sand and the powerful waves in the area making it ideal for surfing." 5 Across the UK, there are around 135 public lidos with many being restored. The Hilsea Lido that first opened in the 1930s and is set to open later this year. It closed its doors in 2022 for a refurbishment and the outdoor pool benefited from £8.75 million worth of investment. Along with the new pool, there will be new changing rooms, seating, sun umbrellas and sunbeds. In London, Summer Splash will open for the summer - and it's completely free. It will be located at the Royal Docks in London, the lido opens each year to provide a refreshing outdoor water space. The new lido will open on July 25 and stay open until August 17. Plus, one of the UK's oldest lidos that is like 'being by the seaside' has reopened. And another seafront English lido named one of the best in Europe reopens with £4.5million revamp. 5
BBC News
25-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Tynemouth Priory and Castle gates to remain open following trial
Gates to a priory's ruins will remain open to the public overnight for at least the rest of the summer following a outer gates at Tynemouth Priory and Castle have been closed at night since 2005 to protect the site from damage caused by anti-social a two-week trial, English Heritage said it had seen a "notable increase" in general litter, dog waste, and unauthorised car meets on the it said it was pleased to give locals access to the "beloved" site, and would keep the gates open seven days a week while monitoring it closely. A spokesperson added: "There will be times during the winter months where the moat will be closed." The medieval monastic church sits atop a headland overlooking the River Tyne as it enters the North Heritage had hoped the access trial would rebuild trust with the community "with a renewed sense of shared responsibility".A spokesperson said: "We are pleased to give the community additional access to areas of this historic site for their enjoyment in the evenings as we know how beloved this site is locally, and thus far we feel this has been received positively."The charity asked people to not bring in unauthorised vehicles after hours and reminded users to dispose of litter and dog gate at the bottom of the site will also remain open overnight. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
