Nexus, the public body that manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, have confirmed that South Tyneside will face a line closure for five days to allow for essential investment in new overhead power lines.

WeGo Public Transit announced the rollout of frequency increases, expanded routes and other service improvements.

Next month will see a five-day Metro line closure in South Tyneside. Between Monday August 4 and Friday August 8, trains will ...