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James Wilson, jailed after being caught in online sting by Dark Justice

Newcastle bus driver jailed after sting by online paedophile hunters Dark Justice

The married grandfather from Fenham sent lewd footage of himself to someone he thought was a 13-year-old schoolgirl

Akita puppy Kain with firefighters from Byker Community Fire Station. after he was rescued from the roof

Firefighters called out to rescue dog when it got stuck after climbing on a Newcastle roof

Kain, a 14-week-old Akita pup, was rescued from the roof by firefighters, who couldn't resist a cuddle with the cute pup

A nurse preparing to give a patient a vaccine as the flu jab

Parents warned Newcastle children are being put 'at risk' by not receiving the flu jab

Worrying new figures from Public Health England reveal the amount of two to four-year-olds across the city not getting vaccinated

Fred Wyrley-Birch of Anderson an Garland with some of the 1400 teapots which are set for auction

See the 1,200-strong teapot collection put up for sale - by coffee drinkers

Newcastle auctioneers display the 1,200 teapots which have been put up for sale by Berwick widow

Chillingham Road metro station

Got a new five pound note? It won't help you get a Metro ticket just yet

The new 'plastic' fivers entered circulation this month but, as some people are finding, they are not compatible with everything yet

Rosehill Lodge, Ponteland

See inside majestic Northumberland pad with its own stables and ultimate party kitchen

Go green with envy looking around this stunning Ponteland home - which could be yours for a cool £1.15m

Famous Geordie duo Anthony McPartlin (left) and Declan Donnelly

Who is more famous: Ant or Dec? We find out which of the comedy duo is the most talked about

We looked at Google searches in the UK over the last five years to answer the question about who has the upper hand when it comes to fame

Work starts on Spanish City Dome. Pictured, from left, are Martin Westgate, director at Robertsons Construction England, Chris Holmes, director of ADP Architects, council chief executive Patrick Melia, Mayor Norma Redfearn, Kyle Mackings, CEO of Kymel Trading, Chris Price, operations manager for Robertsons North East, and Ivor Crowther, head of HLF North East

Work finally starts on Spanish City Dome's multi-million pound restoration

Workmen have moved on site to begin renovations at the historic grade II-listed building, part of the wider regeneration of Whitley Bay

Gillian Wales and Robert McManners, centre, with Dr Christopher Ferguson and Liz Fisher from the Auckland Castle Trust

A new gallery devoted to the pitmen artists of County Durham is planned to open next year

The latest project undertaken by the Auckland Castle Trust will give a permanent showcase to a unique body of artistic work

CCTV appeal after a man's leg was broken during an attack in a Sunderland pub

The 53-year-old was assaulted in Sinatra's in Holmside and police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to about the attack

Jeremy Corbyn

We reveal Jeremy Corbyn's manifesto for Labour - if he wins the leadership contest

Contest with Owen Smith has forced Corbyn to reveal what his policy priorities are for the party

NUFC superfan Ernie Wears on a family holiday

Rafa's heartfelt letter pays tribute to one of NUFC's 'greatest fans' on the day of his funeral

After devoted Toon fan Ernie Wears passed away, his family were touched to receive a condolence letter from the office of Rafa Benitez

Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith

Labour leadership: When will the new Labour leader be announced and what will it mean for the party?

Voting has closed in Labour's leadership contest - here's everything you need to know about the race so far and what happens next

Kelly Lammler, who set fires outside her ex partner's home in Heaton

Spurned lover turned firestarter when ex started seeing another woman

Kelly Lammler was spared prison despite setting fires outside her former partner's front door and back gate in Heaton, Newcastle

Police Officer talking on her mobile phone while driving on ITV's Car Wars

Why was this Northumbria Police officer using a phone while driving on Car Wars?

The sergeant did not break the law but Northumbria Police bars staff from using mobile phones while driving, even on police land

TSB Bank on Blackhills Road, Horden

Armed robbers carrying crowbars leave four women injured during bank raid

Police are searching for three men after a TSB branch was targeted by armed robbers, a burnt out car was later found in a nearby estate

Traffic on a motorway

Where will you find the angriest drivers in England? You guessed it, right here

A study into road rage found Newcastle had the angriest, most impatient, anxious and stressed motorists

A general view of St James' Park

Football yobs condemned by police for 'disorder' after Newcastle vs Wolves game

There was 'some anti-social behaviour' among crowds in Leazes Terrace and Northumberland Street after NUFC's 2-0 defeat of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Exterior of the County Hall in Morpeth, Northumberland

Northumberland social worker suspended for failing to protect vulnerable children

Samantha Lockyer failed to make visits to children who were exposed to alcohol abuse and neglect, conduct committee told

Liam Hall

Appeal launched following tragic sea death of Sunderland teenager Liam Hall

A special fundraising page has been started for the 17 year old who died off the Roker coast at the end of August

Live Breaking News

Metro Delays

Claim a Metro refund

A reminder to all passengers delayed by the Metro Breakdown, here’s how you can get a refund.

To claim a refund we require a copy of your Pop card or the original Metro ticket (we ask for originals so they can’t be transferred to another claimant) together with a brief description of the delayed journey including time, location, and where you were travelling to.

You can send this information via a pre-paid customer response form that can be picked up from any Nexus TravelShop or write to our Customer Relations team at:

Customer Relations, Tyne and Wear Metro, Metro Control Centre, South Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1YT

Or Freepost at: Freepost RSRE-LZCB-LTUE, DB Regio Tyne & Wear Ltd, Metro Control Centre, South Gosforth Station, Station Road, Newcastle, NE3 1YT

Pop card holders and Network One ticket holders can scan and email a copy to contactus@twmetro.co.uk.

Claims must be submitted within 28 days of the date of the incident. Please submit a seperate form for each claim.

Trains are now running...

...but with ‘severe delays’.

Train 'will be moving shortly'

The Metro say the stuck train will be moving again ‘shortly’

Stations affected

It’s a long route between South Hylton and the Airport — here’s the Metro map showing you the stations affected between the two places:

Nexus

Buses accepting Metro tickets

Metro say the following buses are accepting Metro tickets:

Trains stuck between stations

Judging by people’s tweets, it seems as though trains have stopped between platforms, leaving people stranded on board:

'Manager on route'

Metro have now added on Twitter that they are sending someone to try and sort out the problem.

Our Operations Manager is on route to the failed train towards Pelaw to identify the power issue and find a solution.

19:00

Metro not running

A broken down train at Pelaw Station is stopping the service running between South Hylton and the Airport

What's On

The five most-read What's On stories

Fish, chips, burgers, trainers and Transformers all make it into our most-read list this evening:

Queue outside End in Grainger Street for special edition trainers which go on sale on Saturday

We have the angriest drivers in England

We’ve all been there.

Rui Vieira/PA Wire
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Videos & Photos

Fred Wyrley-Birch of Anderson an Garland with some of the 1400 teapots which are set for auction

See the 1,200-strong teapot collection put up for sale - by coffee drinkers

Chillingham Road metro station

Got a new five pound note? It won't help you get a Metro ticket just yet

Scenes for a new TV drama, Dark Angel, are being shot at the Ship Inn in Saltburn

Watch Dark Angel filming underway for tale of murderous Mary Ann Cotton

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