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Nexus’ ‘Operation Hermes’ set to continue in 2021

An operation to enforce mask wearing on the Metro will continue this year, reports Iona Todd

Christmas travel window concerns train passengers

Engineering works, spiking cases and limits to travel have passengers concerned, reports Iona Todd

Jesmond residents have mixed fortunes with contentious bus lane refunds

Just one-tenth of all those eligible have applied for a refund from the John Dobson Street bus lane camera, reports Daniel Wales

Cycle path to blame for injury, says cyclist

A Royal Victoria Infirmary consultant who suffered injuries after falling off her bike on Forsyth Road this month has put the blame on the cycle path which she says “disappears”.

Metro launches new reduced winter timetable

As the region exits lockdown, Jesmond’s residents may struggle to get to shops and work, reports Iona Todd

Low-traffic measures divide opinion in Jesmond

The closure of Haldane Bridge to motor vehicles has been hailed a success by a local cycling and pedestrian campaign group which wants to make Jesmond a “low-traffic neighbourhood”.

Metro services need additional funding, Nexus says

Nexus, which runs the service, has warned of a funding shortfall, Iona Todd reports

Nexus expands concessionary benefits for elderly and disabled people

If you’re elderly or disabled, you can now travel before 9:30am, James Taylor reports

Police relaunch campaign against dangerous cyclists

Northumbria Police is bringing back its “Operation Delta” to “prevent cyclists from causing a serious accident”. “We have received a number of calls from residents in Jesmond about cyclists who have been riding on footpaths in the evenings and not using any lights,” said neighbourhood