Residents campaigning for a Safe Pedestrian and Cycling Environment for Gosforth.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Joined September 2015
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VW car smashes into designer clothing store in Newcastle city centre before fleeing the scene
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We we want from the Budget: Move away from expensive road expansion where the case is weak, and work towards creating a transport system that provides real alternatives to driving, maintains existing infrastructure, and meets our legal climate obligations transportactionnetwork.org.u…
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Blackett Street in central Newcastle is the modern equivalent to Oxford Street pedestrianisation. Killed by @NewcastleLabour in 2022. We hope this can be revisited.
Plans to pedestrianise a busy Newcastle city centre street has been shelved
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🚨Redheugh Bridge closed🚨
The Redheugh Bridge has this afternoon been closed due to high winds and motorists are being advised to only travel if necessary.
We understand this causes further disruption with the closure of the Tyne Bridge but public safety must be a priority.
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⚠️ Closed ⚠️
The Tyne Bridge is now closed to all vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
It will remain fully closed until 5am on Monday 2 November so that we can make vital preparations for the next stage in the restoration. ⚒️
Info and travel advice ➡️ orlo.uk/yOJfQ
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Another storm is on the way for the UK as we head into the weekend ⚠️
#StormBoelo will bring damaging winds with disruption expected, stay #WeatherAware
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
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Lots of Dutch A roads have a central island that prevents all overtaking
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Police boss issues Northumberland A1 safety plea after eighth death of 2026
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NEW – UNEP: Opportunity has ‘been lost’ to meet 1.5C warming limit without ‘overshoot’
✍️ Written by Daisy Dunne, Dr Giuliana Viglione and Robert McSweeney
Read here: buff.ly/RL5y2Wd
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New paper by the World’s most prominent climate scientists shows rapid acceleration of human-caused warming, with a warming rate now that tracks to near 2.4°C by 2050, far faster than was expected, if it continues.
From paper: “We are witnessing the rapid destabilization of the Earth’s climate system. This is no longer a warning for the future; it is a diagnosis of the present. Earth’s life-support systems are being pushed beyond stable limits, with changes unfolding faster than our ability to respond. Human activities are driving profound shifts in the atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere.”
Paper Link in replies… H/T @LeonSimons8 …
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Of nearly 19,000 driving violations captured over two weeks, precisely zero drivers were prosecuted.
This is because there isn't enough back-office capacity at West Midlands Police, and the process to issue fines hasn't kept pace with camera tech.
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Impact of a fuel duty cut when supply is constrained: Risks worsening shortages. Cheaper fuel boosts demand straining already limited supply & potentially leading to quicker stockouts/queues. High prices naturally ration scarce fuel by curbing non-essential use. By @grok
Cut rail fares. Cut bus fares. Slash fuel duty.
Our plan to cut the cost of living and Keep Britain Moving. ⬇️
ALT Graphic showing a man stood at a train platform with the heading 'Our Plan to Keep Britain Moving' - Reduce fuel duty by 10% -Slash bus fares to £1 per journey -Cut rail fares by 10% -Cut VAT on public charging
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Analysis: UK newspaper editorial opposition to climate action overtakes support for first time | Written by Josh and Gabbatiss Sylvia Hayes #CBarchive
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Northumberland pensioner left cyclist seriously injured in dangerous overtaking move on blind bend
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Over on our BlueSky post a @NewcastleCC councillor has advised no timelines can be given due to an ongoing legal battle.
See response: bsky.app/profile/northeastpt…
Unfortunately passengers will continue to be inconvenienced in the meantime.
2 years and counting so far.
TWO YEARS come Sunday, @NewcastleCC posted this.
For two years bus passengers with mobility issues, pushchairs, wheelchairs and luggage have been inconvenienced. They deserve better.
World class, @KiMcGuinness?
@danhollandnews @BBCNEandCumbria @jimscottjourno @ChronicleLive
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One thing that would really help is more safe cycling infrastructure.
I know people are worried about fuel prices. And I get it. You get to the pump, watch the numbers climb, and wonder why it's costing so much more than it used to.
The reality is that global events are pushing up costs, and families here at home are feeling the impact.
But I won't accept that there's nothing I can do to help.
That's why from today, you'll be able to see petrol and diesel prices on Google Maps, compare nearby stations and find the cheapest option before you fill up.
It's a small change, but if there's a practical way to help people keep more money in their pocket, I'll do it.
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Government will not provide funding for £55m road bbc.in/4epqPJU
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How Biking to School and Daily Exercise Can Improve Children’s Grades and Brain Power.
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NEW – Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder | Written by @DrSimEvans
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