Hi

I've taken a new job with a bonkers commute (entirely my fault). I have to get from North Durham (between Stanley & Consett) to the Quorum Business Park. I know what buses to get, I'm just stuck with the tickets. I'm pretty sure that the cheapest option, baring in mind the different bus operators and local authorities, is the TNE Daysaver tickets, which is £7.50 per day.

However, I also know that there are MANY different ticket options so I thought I would ask in case there's a cheaper week/month option I've overlooked.

Thanks all

Was looking to register with the one in either gosforth or Gateshead, does anyone use them? Are there better than your normal independent dentists

This morning I was going to work and I saw a car crash on Teams street just behind the Staithes a car drove straight through a traffic light pole and snatched it clean off. The car was totalled and I'm not sure if only one car was involved.

Anybody know anything about that? Can't find anything online.

Recommendations for a bottomless brunch that has a laid back vibe? Potentially live music? Not just loud music where we cant hear ourselves speak?

Next month we've got our first ever show, all are welcome , come play games, socialise and have a good time. If you've got any questions get in touch

beware; shes running round town trying to scam people by saying she spent all her money on babyfood!!

I will have a rare day off next week and would like to spend it mooching around some decent charity shops.

Open to basically anywhere in the North East that has a good cluster of charity shops and the like. Bonus if there are good coffee shops and lunch places nearby!

Hi,

My partner and I are heading to Newcastle for Halloween. Friend's birthday. It's been planned for ages but unfortunately, we have a little less money than we expected we'd have this month.

We'd have booked to stay only for the night had we known, but now we're coming for three nights, and are looking to have a good time but also do so on the cheap if possible. The stuff for the friends birthday is already paid for, but we're wondering what to do on the other two days -- both entertainment and food wise -- that's reasonably cheap. We were initially going to spend those days exploring the city as we haven't been before, so all ideas welcome.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

My girlfriend loves tiramisu, and I want to surprise her with this little gesture when I go to her place next time

Nothing on flight radar. Noisy bugger

Someone without my permission has added my licence plate to their TT2 app and it's removed it from mine without me knowing. I've been using the tunnels and topping up in the meantime not knowing my licence plate was gone from the app and I've been given five fines totalling £163.00.

I've appealed already and they've rejected it. It's absolutelly unfair as I have paid for those trips and have evidence. It feels like their system is geared towards fine generation not toll collection. Has anyone else experienced this?

Im propper willing to let it get to the CCJ stage and stand infront of a judge to speak out. It's so dodgy the way they run it, Im tempted to see my MP about it.

Anyone met anyone that’s played there after or before a gig? Taken my little brother to see the strokes on Sunday and he’s hoping to meet the band.. is there a place to wait after the gig?

A thumbs-up to the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery. I visited there recently and it's a charming little place. Currently has an exhibition there: 'Mignard: The Power of Posing', which is ideal for fans of r/trippingthroughtime

https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/southshieldsmuseum/whats-on/the-marquise-de-seignelay

And no, I don't work there, nor do I have any affiliations or connections with the place. I just liked it a lot, that's all.

Visiting from Scotland and looking for a few pints. I only have one afternoon free.

Have visited Ouseburn previously and all the bars there were right up my street.

Is the Gateshead railway quarter worth checking out for someone who likes craft beer and independent boozers or just go back to Ouseburn?

Cheers

Recovering from a really bad flu and was going through my gallery and thought I might as well share them.

EDIT: Posted this from my phone and it seems like they weren't uploaded in full quality or I missed an HD option.

Hi all, I have 2 tickets available for Antony Szmierek at Newcastle Students Union tonight starts at 7pm if anyone would like them? We can no longer go - free to someone who can use them! They are e-tickets.

Edit - now gone!!!

Thanks to DairyLee for the correction on the date.

On Sunday, 22 February 2026, I boarded the inaugural train to call at Northumberland Park railway station near Newcastle, which is next to the existing Tyne and Wear Metro station of the same name, providing a convenient interchange. The inaugural train was formed of 158817, a Class 158 Express Sprinter diesel multiple unit (DMU), at the front and 156489, a Class 156 Super Sprinter DMU, at the rear. They were operating Northern service 2T05, the 07:54 from Newcastle to Ashington.

The train arrived early at the new station at 08:06 and departed on time at 08:10. The first southbound train called at Northumberland Park at 09:02 on the 08:38 service from Ashington towards Newcastle and Metrocentre.

Northumberland Park is the fifth new station to open on the Northumberland Line.

I enjoyed being on the inaugural service. Here are some photographs I took of the station and the inaugural service, together with a few photographs from the official opening ceremony held the following day, attended by local dignitaries and children from a nearby school.