Road Closures

Two weekends of back-to-back gigs in Sunderland

Everything you need to know about Keel Square gigs

There will be back to back gigs in Keel Square for the next two weekends

Road closures as Keel Square hosts two weekends of live music gigs

Here is a list of everything you need to know, from road closures and parking to event timings, ahead of this year’s Durham Miners Gala.

Everything you need to know about 2026 Durham Miners Gala

The weather warning includes the threat of frequent lightning strikes.

New weather warning with threat of frequent lightning and giant hail

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms.

Met Office thunderstorm warning with risk of flooding and lightning

Last year’s BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool.

Everything you need to know about travel ahead of Radio 1 Big Weekend

Ad Feature Sona raises £34bn Series B to bring AI to the frontline economy

Additional roads will be closd in Newcastle for the Tyne-Wear Derby this weekend.

Council and police issue fan advice ahead of Tyne-Wear derby

Durham Cathedral lit up during the 2021 Lumiere festival and it looks spectacular.

Everything you need to know about travelling to Durham Lumiere

A number of the city's main connecting roads and junctions are set to be closed for pre-winter maintenance.

All you need to know about lane and road closures about to hit city

Frederick Place in Houghton-le-Spring where the suspicious package was delivered.

Properties evacuated as suspicious package sent to address in Houghton

The Sunderland City runs take place in May.

Every closed road in Sunderland for the city's half marathon and 10k

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Top causes of family road trip frustrations, poll reveals

The King and Queen are heading to the North East this month.

Royal family Durham visit: Road closures and the best spots to stand

Toilet stops and poor mobile signal were top road trip bugbears

Top 20 most common family road trip frustrations

Watch: Controlled explosions conducted after reports of bomb threat
Police carried out a series of controlled explosions on Wednesday afternoon following reports of a suspicious vehicle.
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Cars stranded in deep water due to flooding in Stockport.

Watch: Roads flooded and cars submerged as heavy rain hits the UK

Police cordon off Ainsdale Beach as WW2 device blown up

Dramatic moment unexploded WW2 bomb is blown up on cordoned-off beach

Fire rages at a Huyton industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze.

Watch: Fire rages at industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze

Sunderland City Runs returns

Sunderland half marathon, 10k and 3k info

Ducklings cause chaos near the Tyne Tunnel during rush hour

Watch: Ducklings cause rush hour chaos on busy road

A stretch of the A1018 will be closed for a time on Tuesday, April 23.

Major Sunderland road to close for litter pick

Southampton's Championship fixture postponed after major fire

The Barnes gyratory

Closure coming to major Sunderland junction after delay

The Barnes gyratory will be closed for two successive Sundays.

Major Sunderland road junction to close for improvements

Local news sector launches Public Notice Portal - what is it & how can it impact your life?

Public Notice Portal officially launched by local news sector

The annual Great North Run will return on Sunday September 9, with thousands of runners taking part in the popular half marathon

Great North Run 2018: Road Closures and parking restrictions
The annual Great North Run will return on Sunday September 9, with thousands of runners taking part in the popular half marathon.
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Motorists are advised of road closures at the Durham Miners Gala on Saturday

Durham Miners Gala: News of road closures

Wearmouth Bridge at night.

Wearmouth Bridge lane closures: Sunderland crossing to partially shut for four n...

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