There will be pop-up engagement stalls on the Rothbury Walk Estate (behind the Neighbourhood Resource Centre/NRC) and White Hart Lane (near the Grange) between 8:30am and 4pm when the council and our police partners will be on hand to provide and record information as well as speak to residents about their concerns Build’ (also known as ‘Tottenham Together’) initiative in Haringey’s Northumberland Park and Bruce Castle wards as well as Edmonton in Enfield the day will see a number of the council’s service teams – including Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) & Enforcement Tenancy Management and Trading Standards – conduct joint patrols with the police and be stationed at the pop-up engagement stalls Haringey Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities As one of the ward councillors for Northumberland Park I know only too well just how important community safety and the prevention of anti-social behaviour and crime is to businesses and residents in the area I therefore would encourage local people in N17 to come along to engage with us and the police on key issues that matter to all of us cleaner and safer Haringey for us all to enjoy The police will have a visible presence on the ground with foot patrols taking place throughout the day – from 8am to 10pm – to deal with ASB and crime incidents officers will continue to engage with Northumberland Park and Bruce Castle residents and the wider community carry out enquiries and – if necessary – use their proactive policing powers visit identified problem locations and support partner agencies at their request with home visits or other enquiries Bike-marking activities will also be taking place at these two locations allowing owners to register their bikes to a national database which can help the police identify and retrieve them should they be stolen in the future This ‘Day of Action’ is occurring as the scheme prepares to move from the ‘Clear’ phase to the ‘Hold’ stage Targeting serious and organised crime threats around drugs there has been a downward trend in total crime across the North Area Borough Command Unit (NA BCU) since the initiative began in June 2024 The total number of crimes last month has only been lower in the last five years during the COVID-19 pandemic with the overall crime figure for December 2024 representing a 14% decrease from when the scheme began back in June The ‘Hold’ stage of the project will see the police work collaboratively with partners to prevent crime from returning to the area Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Tackling Inequality Haringey residents are reminded that a borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) will come into effect for a three-year period from this Thursday (1 May.. A three-month closure order has been enforced at Rothbury Walk Estate to curb anti-social behaviour (ASB) A local mosque has been spreading seasonal goodwill and showcasing the fantastic community spirit in Haringey during Eid-al-Fitr and the Islamic holy month of Ramadan Sign up to HPX now we'd like to know more about your visit today Unfortunately we are currently having issues connecting to our feedback service The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line is set to open mid March.  After more than 60 years the public started using the line again before Christmas – with passengers making around 50,000 journeys in the first month That figure has now surpassed 110,000.  The opening of the line is set to bring massive benefits not just in terms of travel as well as enhanced public transport connectivity across the wider region.   following the opening of Ashington and Seaton Delaval stations on December 15th Newsham Station in Blyth will remove its barriers and accept passengers from the middle of March The exact date will be confirmed nearer the time.  The remaining three stations at Bedlington Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park are scheduled to open throughout 2025.   Northumberland County Council Leader Glen Sanderson said: “It has taken a lot of courage commitment and ambition to build this Line and everyone involved in it should feel incredibly proud to see another station opening “Every challenge that could have been thrown at the project has been thought through and then dealt with and we’re delighted to be just days away from opening now.  rail line has proved extremely popular carrying well over 100,000 passengers so far and will save the daily grind through traffic for thousands of motorists.  “We hope to see the line fully open soon and then we want to see an extension to Newbiggin We remain fully focused on the end result which will be truly transformational for our county.”  Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy said: “Tens of thousands of people have already benefited from the historic reopening of the Northumberland Line and I’m pleased many more will do so when Newsham station opens next month.  “The line is having a transformational impact on a region that was unserved by the railway for 60 years stimulating economic growth in line with the Government’s Plan for Change providing better travel options for local people and opening up new opportunities for businesses.”  Managing Director from Morgan Sindall Infrastructure-Rail "The opening of Newsham railway station is a proud achievement for our team and supply chain there has been a lot of hard work to get to this point Thank you to everyone who made this possible There are more milestones to come on the Northumberland Line Project and we remain dedicated to delivering the remaining stations with minimal disruption to passengers and the local community in mind.”  Northern’s Programme Manager for the Northumberland Line added: “We are looking forward to opening Newsham station following years of hard work and planning.   “The line is already having a significant impact on the region opening up new opportunities to tens of thousands of people in south east Northumberland who are now using our services to travel for work Tickets for The Northumberland Line can be bought via https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/ © Northumberland County Council Elsdon Burn has been swapped for Dan Burn in honour of the scorer of United’s first goal in a Wembley final since Alan Gowling in 1976 Blyth’s Dan Burn not only scored the vital breakthrough goal in the final but also earned the Man of the Match accolade now stands as a tribute to Dan's remarkable contribution This temporary renaming by Northumberland National Park Authority will run until Newcastle’s next match on April 2 said: “In an unprecedented and temporary move Northumberland National Park Authority wanted to honour Dan’s incredible contribution to sport and culture in the region once a place at the centre of defence in Border Reiver battles seems like a fitting place to mark Dan’s and the whole teams’ heroic achievements.” “Northumberland National Park is a place as grand and expansive as Dan himself and if he ever wants a place to train we have over 405 square miles where he will be made to feel very welcome.” To find out more about the walk, see the route on the Northumberland National Park website. Elsdon Burn is being temporarily renamed in honour of big Dan Burn\u2019s cup final triumphA waterway walk in Northumberland National Park has been temporarily renamed to mark Newcastle United's Carabao Cup victory Elsdon Burn has been swapped for Dan Burn in honour of the scorer of United\u2019s first goal in a Wembley final since Alan Gowling in 1976 Blyth\u2019s Dan Burn not only scored the vital breakthrough goal in the final but also earned the Man of the Match accolade This temporary renaming by Northumberland National Park Authority will run until Newcastle\u2019s next match on April 2 said: \u201CIn an unprecedented and temporary move Northumberland National Park Authority wanted to honour Dan\u2019s incredible contribution to sport and culture in the region seems like a fitting place to mark Dan\u2019s and the whole teams\u2019 heroic achievements.\u201D \u201CNorthumberland National Park is a place as grand and expansive as Dan himself and if he ever wants a place to train we have over 405 square miles where he will be made to feel very welcome.\u201D To find out more about the walk, see the route on the Northumberland National Park website. Search site (opens in an overlay)Tottenham Hotspur StadiumSearchClose search overlayArticles from Spurs #PremierLeague #MatchTravel #Information #NewStadium #Newcastle Northumberland Park and Tottenham Hale stations will be closed @SpursOfficial Fans attending our Premier League home match against Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 12.30pm) are advised to take note of our travel information including the following changes to Greater Anglia services: due to the planned closure of the Piccadilly line north of King's Cross station our free Shuttle Bus service will not operate from Wood Green for this fixture It will operate from Alexandra Palace only Supporters are asked to plan accordingly and factor in extra time for their journeys remaining mindful of our early kick-off time For the latest travel news, supporters should plan their journey using TfL.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk including new routes within Spurs supporter heartlands Please note that Northumberland Park and Tottenham Hale stations will be closed on matchday for all overground journeys Victoria line services will still operate through Tottenham Hale Bruce Grove and Silver Street stations will be closed for two hours post-match Four Weaver line services per hour are expected to call at White Hart Lane in both directions before and after the game Greater Anglia trains diverted from Northumberland Park and Tottenham Hale station will call at this station with reduced frequencies White Hart Lane is a fully accessible station CLICK HERE to view the northbound London Overground timetables.. CLICK HERE to view the southbound London Overground timetables.. CLICK HERE to view the revised Greater Anglia timetables… Northumberland Park station will be closed on Saturday 4 January due to planned engineering work Services will instead be diverted via White Hart Lane and Seven Sisters Supporters who would ordinarily travel through this station should use www.nationalrail.co.uk to make alternative arrangements for their journey Tottenham Hale will be closed for all overground journeys on Saturday 4 January though it will remain open for supporters using the Victoria line Supporters who would ordinarily travel on Greater Anglia services through this station, including the Stansted Express, should use www.nationalrail.co.uk to make alternative arrangements for their journey Trains will be diverted via Seven Sisters and White Hart Lane with reduced frequencies Supporters intending to use the Victoria line including wheelchair users and those with limited mobility are advised to use Tottenham Hale rather than Seven Sisters as it is a shorter journey to and from the stadium Tottenham Hale is a fully accessible station Victoria line services will be operating in both directions every 2-3 minutes before and after the match a diversion route will be in place at Birstall Road for pedestrians entering Seven Sisters station for interchange between the Victoria line and London Overground services This is to avoid congestion on the northbound platform CLICK HERE to view the revised Greater Anglia timetables.. Queue management systems will be in place at all stations for the safety of all passengers and staff the queue management staff are in contact with the Station Managers who will confirm when platforms are clear to enable more passengers to enter the station For the safety of all passengers and staff supporters are kindly asked to cooperate with station staff and always follow their instructions Due to the planned closure of the Piccadilly line north of King’s Cross station the free Shuttle Bus service will not operate from Wood Green for this fixture The Club’s free Shuttle Bus service will instead operate only from Alexandra Palace (Great Northern) station to the stadium for this game The Great Northern line will operate at five trains per hour each way before and after the match through Alexandra Palace CLICK HERE to book your place on a Shuttle Bus.. For supporters wishing to cycle to the stadium bike stands are available at Tottenham Community Sports Centre and St Francis De Sales School Dedicated bicycle parking is also available on-street around the stadium stewards will be briefed regarding cyclists’ need to carry helmets puncture kits and removable seats into the stadium CLICK HERE to read our Bag Policy.. our major event day road closure measures will be in place TfL bus services will return to normal operation as soon as possible after the local road closures are lifted CLICK HERE for more information on road closures.. Privacy Policy 02 Dec 2024 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news The Northumberland Line will launch its first passenger services from Sunday Teams have been working tirelessly in challenging conditions and tackling complex engineering challenges so that for the first time in more than 60 years the public can start using the line again before Christmas.  Scores of train drivers and conductors have carried out intensive training and hundreds of test journeys have been carried out along the 18-mile stretch of new and upgraded line connecting south east Northumberland to Newcastle city centre – to ensure services are safe To meet the commitment to run trains this year Ashington and Seaton Delaval Stations will open initially Newsham Station will open early in the New Year with the remaining three stations at Bedlington Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park scheduled to open next year.  "The Northumberland Line is a truly groundbreaking  project of national importance that has been talked about almost since the line was closed for passengers over 60 years ago "Despite the enormity of the job we have been determined to re-open the line for passengers - and that is what we have done “It has been a hugely difficult project to transform the line car parks and infrastructure into what we see today with countless and very significant engineering challenges “But it’s entirely down to the hard work and dedication of all the people and organisations working on this hugely ambitious and complex scheme that we’re now just days away from opening.  “I’m extremely grateful for the patience of local residents and to all the partners for getting the line open.”  said: “Our region has major ambitions for transport and I want to make the North East the greenest and best-connected network in the UK to help local people access opportunities I’m pleased that the Northumberland Line is set to open to passengers this December and look forward to seeing it up and running and travelling on it very soon.  “Working in partnership with key stakeholders this new link will be a huge boost for the area We can’t wait to see the first passengers board this new chapter in Northumberland’s rail history.”  Chair of South East Northumberland Rail Users Group (SENRUG) which has been campaigning for many years for return of the line said: "We are absolutely delighted to finally hear the date for commencement of service from Ashington & Seaton Delaval Developed by not-for-profit organisation Raza Sana and funded by Gymbox and Haringey Council the 120m² bar park provides a community space where people of all ages and abilities can congregate to socialise exercise and practise everything from low-impact routines to the popular fitness practice This week’s launch of the street gym will also be accompanied by a summer-long activation programme accessible and inclusive exercise classes – as taught by Gymbox professionals – taking place three times a week The street gym and its associated summer activity programme looks to encourage all residents to live a healthier alongside providing both physical and mental health benefits through movement I’m delighted Northumberland Park residents of all ages and abilities will be able to benefit from this readily accessible and inclusive street gym right outside our brilliant youth provision Project2020 here at Kenneth Robbins House With Communities sitting within my portfolio this new space will act as a focal point for the community and bring people together to engage and interact with one another As one of the councillors for this ward as well I know this leisure provision is much needed for the local community and will help improve the physical health and mental wellbeing of our N17 residents Raza Sana and Vivo Barefoot for installing this street gym that will help foster a vibrant and active community Cllr Ovat was joined at the official launch event by the Deputy Leader of Haringey Council and Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning and fellow Northumberland Park ward councillor The launch of the Northumberland Park Street Gym is a significant milestone in our mission to transform lives through fitness and community engagement This project is particularly close to my heart as I once stood where many of these young people are now; I understand the challenges they face and the potential they hold We’re immensely grateful to Haringey Council and Gymbox for their support in bringing this vision to life and cannot wait to bring this to the local community Gymbox CEO Marc Diaper met Juan at Raza Sana through their partnership work with Steel Warriors – a charity that takes knives from London’s streets and recycles the steel to make outdoor calisthenics gyms We had been reaching out to many local councils to further our investment in local park gyms and improve facilities We are thrilled that Haringey Council responded and to be working together with Juan again Fitness can and should be an accessible space for all helping everyone to unlock their full potential We’re confident that through our partnership with Raza Sana the street gym at Northumberland Park will truly help to transform lives As somebody who has worked her way up through the fitness industry it’s incredibly exciting to be part of something that widens the net of opportunities – especially those who may not have the easiest path to access Seeing this project come to life has been absolutely fantastic We hope that the programme as a whole has a profoundly positive effect and does change lives Thursday and Saturday at the Northumberland Park Street Gym 12noon-1pm: Over 50s’ Stretching & Mobility 12noon-2pm: Community/Family Basic Exercise For more information on class schedules and how to get involved, local residents are encouraged to contact Raza Sana. Northumberland’s country parks are hosting free Easter tails to keep the little ones entertained over the Easter break.   Anyone taking part will be given a map to help them find all the answers that are hidden around the Country Parks.   The trails will take you around the three country parks that are taking part and at each you will be searching for a different Easter animal.   Plessey Woods and Tyne Riverside (Low Prudhoe).   Here’s what you can expect from each of the trails:  The trails will start on Friday 4 April to Monday 28 April covering four weekends and the Northumberland school Easter holidays collect your free trail sheet from the visitor centres or cafes children will receive a small treat for taking part.  #PremierLeague #MatchTravel #Information #Stadium #Bournemouth If you’re attending our Premier League game against AFC Bournemouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 2pm) please take note of the following travel information which includes details of substantial disruption across the Greater Anglia network… Northumberland Park station will be closed on Sunday though Greater Anglia services will still call at Tottenham Hale Greater Anglia services will not operate north of Broxbourne to either Stansted Airport Replacement bus services will be in operation between these locations On the TfL network the Piccadilly line will be closed between Wood Green and Cockfosters while extensive Elizabeth line closures will be in place until 1pm Frequent services are anticipated through White Hart Lane Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale before and after the game though Tottenham Hale is expected to be busier than normal due to the closure of Northumberland Park Supporters affected by the travel disruption are strongly encouraged to consider our Regional Coach Service Supporters can stay up to date with important matchday information by following our new Spurs Matchday Info channel on WhatsApp. The latest travel news is also available via TfL.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk is available for all home matches.We strongly encourage supporters affected by Sunday’s travel disruption to consider making use of the Regional Coach Service when planning their alternative travel Greater Anglia services will continue to call at Tottenham Hale and will start/terminate at Liverpool Street and Broxbourne/Cheshunt Four trains per hour are expected to call at White Hart Lane in both directions before and after the game If you’re travelling to Liverpool Street post-match please note that Tottenham Hale will have a much higher train capacity than White Hart Lane The journey time should also be shorter as there are fewer stops on the Greater Anglia services Northumberland Park station will be closed on Sunday due to planned engineering works Greater Anglia services will continue to operate through Tottenham Hale though no train services will run north of Broxbourne Tottenham Hale is a fully accessible station with access to both Victoria line and Greater Anglia services As Northumberland Park station will be closed on Sunday Tottenham Hale is expected to be busier than normal – please allow extra time for queues Greater Anglia will be running 8 trains per hour in each direction through Tottenham Hale these services will start/terminate at Liverpool Street and Cheshunt/Broxbourne Supporters who would ordinarily travel from north of Broxbourne will be able to make use of bus replacement services which will be in operation Buses to and from Broxbourne will run every 30 minutes from Hertford East and Audley End respectively while buses between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport will operate every 15 minutes Broxbourne and Cheshunt stations both offer paid parking facilities which can be booked in advance are advised to use Tottenham Hale rather than Seven Sisters as it is a shorter journey to the stadium Victoria line services will operate every 2-3 minutes in each direction before and after the game Victoria line services will be operating in both directions every 2-3 minutes before and after the game The Club operates a free Shuttle Bus service from Wood Green (Piccadilly line) and Alexandra Palace (Great Northern) stations to the stadium The Piccadilly line will be closed between Wood Green and Cockfosters on Sunday so please make alternative travel arrangements if you would normally travel to Wood Green via Tube The Great Northern line will operate at 5 trains per hour each way through Alexandra Palace before and after the match You can stay up to date with important matchday information – including real-time travel updates – by following our new Spurs Matchday Info channel on WhatsApp Simply click here or search for Spurs Matchday Info in your WhatsApp Updates section We have created a dedicated map showcasing all the sites where we are building new homes across Haringey with details of each.​ View the site locations in Google Maps Visit our community engagement website for details of where we are building and proposing to build new homes. Below is a list of places where we are building new homes. Below is a list of sites where new homes have been completed. To help us improve this website, we'd like to know more about your visit today. Unfortunately we are currently having issues connecting to our feedback service. Please try again later. #CarabaoCup #MatchTravel #Information #NewStadium #ManUtd Fans attending our Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday evening (kick-off 8pm) are advised to take note of the following travel information.. Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale on Thursday Please note that Bruce Grove and Silver Street stations will be closed for two hours post-match on Thursday 19 December Six trains per hour are expected to call at White Hart Lane in both directions before the game The final southbound Weaver line train is scheduled to depart White Hart Lane at 11.51pm Supporters travelling to Liverpool Street post-match are reminded that Northumberland Park services have greater capacity to those at White Hart Lane and the journey time should be shorter CLICK HERE to view the northbound London Overground timetables.. CLICK HERE to view the southbound London Overground timetables.. Supporters are advised to use Northumberland Park if using Greater Anglia services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale The following services will be in operation through Northumberland Park on Thursday: with no Stansted Express services stopping The last southbound Greater Anglia train is scheduled to depart Northumberland Park at 12.11am CLICK HERE to view the full Greater Anglia timetable.. Tottenham Hale is a fully accessible station with access to Victoria line and Greater Anglia services Greater Anglia platforms are fully accessible from the concourse use Greater Anglia services to Liverpool Street and Stratford stations Greater Anglia will be running 11-13 trains per hour in each direction through Tottenham Hale The Stansted Express will operate four trains per hour each way throughout the day Victoria line services will be operating in both directions every 1.5-2 minutes before the match and every 3-4 minutes afterwards with the last southbound train due to depart at 12.16am Supporters are reminded that the Club operates a free Shuttle Bus service from Wood Green (Piccadilly Line) and Alexandra Palace (Great Northern) stations to the stadium The Great Northern line will operate at 11 trains per hour each way before the match through Alexandra Palace Although our Bag Policy still applies 22 Nov 2024 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news The Northumberland Line remains firmly on track to open to passengers before Christmas 2024 – with the opening date set to be announced in the coming days.  Teams have been working round the clock in challenging conditions to ensure that for the first time in more than 60 years the public can start using the line again before Christmas.  as well as enhanced public transport connectivity across the wider region.  Stations are being opened as soon as they are completed with the very first to open being Ashington and Seaton Delaval.  Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park scheduled to open throughout 2025.  Northumberland Line Programme Delivery Director Neil Blagburn said: “We are fast approaching our most significant milestone yet on the Northumberland Line and thanks to the efforts from a whole host of people we remain on target to reopen the line to passenger services in December.   “This milestone has not come easily but we're almost there thanks to the determination of the people working tirelessly on the programme -  from the people on site who have tackled extremes of weather to the people who have pulled together all of the documentation that satisfies the many legal requirements to enable passenger services.  although it’s very close to completion it is our biggest and most complex sites and there have been a number of power engineering and regulatory challenges that have meant we couldn’t open alongside  Ashington and Seaton Delaval stations “However it will only be a matter of weeks before Newsham station opens and given the issues that we have experienced on this station that in itself will be a significant achievement.”  Morgan Sindall Infrastructure Managing Director for Rail said; "We are pleased that the first stations will be opening soon our teams and supply chain have been working hard to ensure they are ready for safe passenger travel I thank the neighbouring residents for their patience throughout the construction process This is a huge milestone we have almost reached on the project with many more to come.”  As soon as the entry into service date is confirmed it will be communicated as well as details around buying tickets.  The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line will open on Monday The opening of the line will bring massive benefits not just in terms of travel show around 50,000 passenger journeys were made on the line in the first month Newsham Station in Blyth will remove its barriers and accept passengers from Monday following the opening of Ashington and Seaton Delaval stations in December.  The new station will allow people to travel to Newcastle in 21 minutes with a peak-time return ticket costing just £4.80.  Northumberland County Council Leader Glen Sanderson said: “I’m delighted we can now confirm a date for Newsham Station to open.  “Everyone involved with this project should feel incredibly proud to see another station opening in the next few days.  “The amazing passenger numbers show that this very ambitious project has been needed for decades and that the real commitment from the County Council along with our partners has paid dividends for our residents “The opening of Newsham Station will no doubt bring a further boost to passenger numbers and we look forward to residents and visitors using this station in the very near future.”  Lord Hendy said: “Tens of thousands of people have already benefited from the historic reopening of the Northumberland Line said: “I will be delighted to see Newsham station open in just a few weeks and with it even more people benefit from our integrated Pop card fares connecting passengers on the Northumberland Line seamlessly to the Metro system as well as our £1 fares for everyone up to the age of 21.    “This takes the number of stations on our smart travel network to 62 with more to follow as the Northumberland Line continues to open up.”  said: "The opening of Newsham railway station is a proud achievement for our team and supply chain.   said: “We were incredibly proud to bring passenger trains back to the region for the first time in 60 years when the line opened in December.   “I’m delighted to see services are already having such a positive impact allowing tens of thousands of people get where they need to go.  “We’re now looking forward to opening Newsham station so locals can benefit from a reliable and affordable rail service.”  said: “Having been brought back to life the Northumberland Line is proving to be an important part of the North East’s rail network.  “The passenger numbers are very encouraging so far and as Newsham and other stations open their doors the line is sure to go from strength to strength.”  Tickets for The Northumberland Line can be bought via https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/   and tickets to travel to and from Newsham Station will go live on March 10th.  A drop-in event for local residents to find out more about the opening of the station will be held at Blyth Town Football Club on Tuesday Northern has completed the first test run along the full length of the new Northumberland Line as the operator prepares to run services later this year The rail line will reopen to passengers – for the first time in 60 years – following the completion of a £298.5m project involving the Department for Transport Northumberland County Council and Northern A Class 158 train made a full journey along the line on Monday 5 August as part of Northern’s driver training programme driven by Martin Rodger with support from Mark Laverick arrived at the new station in Ashington shortly before 9.30am Drivers and conductors will complete a series of test runs in the coming weeks to ensure they have an in-depth knowledge of the route and can safely run passenger services from December 2024 services will call at stations in Ashington Northern will run two daytime services an hour from Monday to Saturday and one train per hour in the evenings and on Sundays​ A journey along the entire route will take around 35 minutes and a single fare will cost no more than £3 Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park are under construction and due to open for customers next year programme manager for the Northumberland Line said: “We’re delighted to see a Northern train complete a test run along the line for the first time “It marks an important milestone in a major construction project as it has taken years of hard work to transform this old freight line into a railway that will soon be used by thousands of passengers every week “Our driver training programme is well underway and we are looking forward to running a safe reliable and affordable service for our customers later this year.” said: "It's absolutely fantastic to have reached this landmark moment on the Northumberland Line "With the opening of the line fast approaching it's crucial we're testing every aspect to ensure a safe and timely service for the thousands who will use the trains every day for commuting "I'm sure people living along the line will soon see a lot more of these test trains running as everyone involved gears up for opening soon." Northern has introduced a simplified single-leg pricing structure to make sure customers using the Northumberland Line can always find the cheapest option for their journey It means they can buy a single ticket for half the price of a return for the full line from Ashington to Newcastle An off-peak single for the same journey is £2.60 and a return is £5.20 the public body which runs Tyne and Wear Metro and Northumberland County Council to provide integrated fares for multi-modal journeys Customers will be able to seamlessly switch between Metro and Northern services by using the North East’s successful Pop ‘Pay As You Go’ payment system to purchase smart fares Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK with 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ 16 Jul 2024 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news Thirteen Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards  - the most the council has received.  announced by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy recognises them as some of the very best in the country.  Northumberland’s winning green spaces are: Alexandra Park (Cramlington) Castle Vale Park and Coronation Park (Berwick) “We invest in and work very hard to continually improve our parks and we are delighted to have retained the Green Flag status and increased the number of parks year upon year with parks that have such status increasing from 12 to 13 with Flagstaff Park  in Berwick also now securing the accolade this year.    “Each Green Flag Award is a testament to the dedication and hard work that has been put in by our residents and local volunteers and our own staff towards maintaining the parks to very high standards.”  Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in Northumberland’s parks on achieving a Green Flag Award.  “Northumberland’s parks are a vital green space for communities to socialise for children to play safely and it provides important opportunities for park users to improve their physical and mental health.  We know that staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that it maintains the high standards of the Green Flag Award everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.  managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.  #MatchTravel #PremierLeague #Information #NewStadium #Fulham Fans attending our Premier League home match against Fulham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 1:30pm) are advised to take note of the following travel information Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale on Sunday Supporters should note that the Piccadilly line is closed north of King’s Cross this weekend Wood Green station will therefore be closed The shuttle bus service will only operate from Alexandra Palace station (Great Northern) For the latest travel news, supporters should plan their journey using TfL.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk Please note that Bruce Grove and Silver Street stations will be closed for two hours post-match on Sunday 1st December Four trains per hour are expected to call at White Hart Lane in both directions before and after the match The following services will be in operation through Northumberland Park on Sunday: Pre-match northbound: 6 trains per hour with no Stansted Express service stopping The northbound Stansted Express service will stop at Tottenham Hale Greater Anglia will be running 10 trains per hour in each direction through Tottenham Hale Supporters are reminded that the Club operates a free Shuttle Bus service this will operate from Alexandra Palace station ONLY (Great Northern) Supporters should note that Wood Green station (Piccadilly line) is closed and the shuttle bus will not be available from this location The Great Northern line will operate at six trains per hour each way before and after the match through Alexandra Palace By 2024-12-17T11:00:00+00:00 UK: Cheers greeted the arrival of the first Northumberland Line passenger service at Ashington station on December 15 more than 60 years after services to Newcastle were withdrawn in November 1964 and the route became freight-only Initially only the new stations at Ashington and Seaton Delaval are available for use AECOM’s Northumberland Line Programme Delivery Director Neil Blagburn said Newsham had faced ‘power engineering and regulatory challenges’ and will open in early 2025 Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park to follow The partners in the £298·5m reopening project included Northumberland County Council, the Department for Transport, Network Rail and operator Northern AECOM and SLC Rail provided project management and advisory services to help the local authority navigate rules around rail safety and design development They also worked to develop a strategic business case and procurement strategy for the project and managing the construction phase on behalf of the council Soil Engineering Geoservices undertook ground investigations Network Rail upgraded 29 km of track and awarded Siemens Mobility the contract to supply signalling and control equipment Morgan Sindall Infrastructure was primary contractor for the stations ‘It has taken the county council years of planning and significant investment to allow us to get the line up and running as it is today’ said Northumberland County Council Leader Glen Sanderson but it has been worth it and I thank everyone in our team for getting us here Today shows what can be achieved when people work together to produce something that is brilliant provides lasting social benefits for many and brings hugely significant economic benefits to the area.’ Northern’s Programme Manager Paul Henry said ‘turning an old freight line into a modern-day railway that can be used by thousands of passengers has been hugely complex and challenging for everyone involved But we are excited that locals will be able to benefit from fast Speaking at an event in London in early November AECOM’s Global Transit Lead Russell Jackson highlighted that the Northumberland Line was one of the first rail projects in the UK to explore the use of a Land Value Capture model it is envisaged that a contribution from local landowners towards the cost of the railway calculated as a share of the uplift in land values along the route created by the new line reopening reducing the long-term burden on the taxpayer The line is expected to boost access to jobs There are two trains hour during the day from Monday to Saturday and one train per hour in the evenings and on Sundays operated using Class 158 DMUs with a 35 min journey time with a maximum peak fare of £3 and off-peak £2·60 Rail Delivery Group CEO Jacqueline Starr said ‘ticketing on the Northumberland Line will work seamlessly with the Tyne & Wear Metro simplifying travel and offering greater convenience for our customers We’re proud that this will be the first place in the north of England to introduce pay-as-you-go ticketing on National Rail services.’ Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander visited the line on December 12 ahead of the opening ‘This is a truly transformational project that will have countless positive benefits for the local area and it’s fantastic to know that £250m of government funding helped make this historic moment happen’ ‘I had the pleasure of meeting some of the people whose lives will change for the better thanks to this line and it once again demonstrates that investment in transport isn’t just about getting from A to B it’s a tool to unlock opportunity and growth in every corner of the country.’ Railway campaign group Railfuture said ‘reopenings are all too rare these days yet the few that we have seen have all exceeded expectations Rail is really the only way to attract people out of their cars and provide an environmentally friendly way to travel.’ UK: A discussion paper published by the Railway Industry Association calls for a new approach to developing small and medium-sized stations UK: Northern is to implement single-leg pricing on the Northumberland Line when passenger services start this summer The maximum off-peak single fare for the full route from Ashington to Newcastle will be less than £3 Northern told Rail Business UK ‘customers using the new Northumberland Line .. UK: Northumberland Line services between Newcastle and Ashington are expected to begin in summer 2024 Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper has confirmed The exact launch date will announced closer to the time ‘Restoring lost railway connections will drive tourism Site powered by Webvision Cloud #PremierLeague #MatchTravel #Information #NewStadium #AstonVilla Fans attending our Premier League clash against Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 2pm) are advised to take note of the following travel information.. Supporters should check before they travel Please note that Bruce Grove and Silver Street stations will be closed for two hours post-match on Sunday All trains will be made up of eight carriages CLICK HERE to view the northbound London Overground timetables.. CLICK HERE to view the southbound London Overground timetables.. The northbound Stansted Express service will stop at Tottenham Hale and Meridian Water CLICK HERE to view the full Greater Anglia timetable.. There are planned tube strikes after the game on Sunday TfL advises to complete your journey by 5pm Trains will be busier than usual before the game due to an event taking place at Drumsheds The restoration of passenger rail services to a region that has been without them for 60 years is re-setting the connectivity and social landscape of the north-east of England while tackling the engineering challenges posed by the legacy of its industrial past A long-term goal to bring train connections to the north-east’s former mining communities is set to be fully realised this year following last December’s return of passenger rail services to the 29km-long Northumberland Line which now offers train services from two of its six proposed stations will have a significant impact on mobility for local people It halves the travel time from Ashington into the centre of Newcastle and benefits from a fare structure that is integrated into the Tyne and Wear Metro system Journeys that previously took more than an hour by bus can now be achieved in 35 minutes on train services that run twice an hour in each direction from Ashington station at the northern end via the new Seaton Delaval station to Newcastle’s city centre Newsham and Northumberland Park – will open over the course of the year providing fast and reliable access to employment and further education opportunities for the region’s population Stuart McNaughton is strategic transport manager for Northumberland County Council He is delighted to witness the long-term project finally being delivered particularly given the handicaps that people in this part of Northumberland have to overcome “These former mining communities suffer high levels of deprivation and unemployment and low levels of car ownership The region has a job density of around 0.5 meaning there are half as many jobs as there are people of working age so people have to travel to access employment,” he explains While McNaughton says there has been an aspiration to restore passenger services “almost since the day they were axed” in the Beeching cuts of the 1960s the project only really got traction in 2011 after a proper evidence case was made to justify the investment “Up to that point no-one had really answered that question – why do we need to reopen the railway line it has taken a long time to get the project to this point and his team has had to hold firm on what he refers to as “red line” items - the number of stations the service level of two trains per hour in each direction While some of the stations might be physically close the main challenges were accessing sufficient funding and agreeing an achievable programme Network Rail conventionally leads on rail infrastructure projects but in this case a new integrated delivery model intended to get rail projects built more rapidly was selected – with Northumberland County Council as the lead delivery organisation supported by consultant Aecom Programme delivery director Neil Blagburn says Aecom was appointed at the outset to help establish the business case for funding and has subsequently provided multi-disciplinary services for stakeholder management Initial funding came from the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline alongside significant investment from Northumberland County Council to move the scheme forward The 2020 launch of the DfT’s £500M Restoring Your Railway Fund was particularly timely; the business case for the line was proven and its delivery was expected to be relatively straightforward A strong point was the presence of an operational railway line albeit used by just a handful of freight trains each week serving Lynemouth Power Station and the Port of Blyth “The new stations are largely where they were historically,” explains McNaughton “but we reviewed them considering the availability of land the rail engineering constraints and where existing and emerging population centres were located.” so part of the engineering challenge was to do all this work with trains running Restore Your Railway funds covered the cost of building new stations – three with single platforms and three with twin platforms – as well as the necessary infrastructure such as footbridges and car parks converting manual signalling to a remotely controlled digital system and upgrading or replacing level crossings and to provide the level of service that was required a 1km twin track extension south of Newsham and a 2.4km-long passing loop for freight trains have been built as part of the works All the pre-1976 rail track was renewed – a total length of 26km At Newsham the decision was taken to replace the level crossing on the A1061 with a 67.5m-long This connection to Blyth is one of the county’s two busiest roads and the impact of level crossing closures four times an hour rather than a couple of times a day was not something that the council was willing to accept The other main structures are a 4m-wide underpass at Palmersville Dairy and a 49m-long pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A189 dual carriageway that will improve access to Blyth Bebside station The plan to bring all six stations on stream simultaneously had to be revised after ground investigations indicated that conditions along the line made this impossible Many of the engineering challenges have arisen from the fact that the railway runs through former mining territory – in the case of Northumberland Park station the presence of two coal seams between 10m and 30m below ground had led to extensive voids below the surface clay had been extracted from pits on the site The operation to remove hazardous and contaminated material from the land on which the stations and car parks are built was “colossal” they might have found ways to remediate and reuse some of it Ash was also used to build the original rail embankments “We wanted to widen the embankments to build two tracks on them and run more frequent trains so we had to excavate a lot of the embankment and encapsulate the poor material with engineered fill,” Blagburn says Finding a solution that would minimise the impact on time and budget was the key “We had to think really hard about how we could keep the costs down so that it didn’t spiral into something that would be unaffordable potentially losing some of those golden deliverables,” Blagburn emphasises The most efficient scenario would have been to close the line and replace the whole embankment from one end to the other but this was impossible because of the need to supply biomass fuel to the power station – unlike coal it cannot be stockpiled for an extended closure “We had to really negotiate for blockades,” says Blagburn so part of the engineering challenge was to do all this work with trains running.” The embankment was split into short lengths of around 20-30m and the encapsulation carried out one section at a time ground conditions were again the main challenge for the construction of the three-span highway bridge The presence of fractured bedrock demanded 1.5m-long rock sockets on the 750mm-diameter continuous flight auger (CFA) piles that were installed to depths of up to 22m The ground conditions at Newsham station were the main challenge for the construction of the three-span highway bridge The presence of fractured bedrock demanded 1.5m-long rock sockets on the 750mm-diameter CFA piles that were installed to depths of up to 22m The conventional approach to accommodating the settlement that was predicted below the bridge embankments would be to build in a six-month “hold” period before starting pavement construction But dissipation of the pore pressure was predicted to be enhanced by the thin laminations of silt and sand that were present between clay beds A network of piezometers and extensometers was installed to confirm that consolidation was proceeding as predicted with settlement trends reviewed on a weekly basis by Aecom geotechnical engineers and main contractor Morgan Sindall Infrastructure “Using that instrumentation enabled us to reduce the settlement time by about three months,” Blagburn confirms Morgan Sindall Infrastructure joined the team in 2020 during the early contractor engagement process subsequently being awarded the contract for construction of all six stations and the structures Operations director of its rail division Pieter Esbach agrees construction of the structures and platforms was largely straightforward but groundworks was the main headache “The biggest challenge was getting out of the ground,” he says At Northumberland Park station it took the best part of a year to complete stabilisation of the old mine workings before any construction could begin Grouting injection points were on a 6m grid reducing to 3m where the volume of grout required was higher than predicted “We weren’t able to predict how long it would take,” explains Esbach “You only get to know what the uptake of grout will be once you start.” says Blagburn; boreholes might strike mine columns rather than voids and give a misleading account of the below-ground situation Soil Engineering Group was the subcontractor for the mine stabilisation work A further challenge at Northumberland Park was the proximity of housing with people living and sleeping just a few metres from piling works for the new station “We made a 3D model showing the sequence of work and shared it with residents,” Esbach says “We have a six-weekly ‘town hall’ event where we meet with them and explain what we are doing and how we are doing it.” All parties agree that keeping people informed has significantly reduced complaints The next challenge is presented by the station lifts which have to be installed with all the cladding in place due to the limited space Esbach says he hopes to have that done by Easter the original at-grade footpath was planned to become a footbridge but it was on the North Tyneside cycle network and there was no room to add the necessary ramps so an underpass was designed for the location the 46 precast cross-sections were stitched together to form three units and brought to the site on self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) the three units jacked into position and the railway reinstated rider numbers have been in line with business case predictions adding the caveat that figures might be influenced by the novelty factor but also the fact that only two stations are open Newsham Station’s opening is the next milestone and was due to take place as NCE went to press with Blyth Bebside scheduled to follow in the summer While challenges remain at the last two stations the client’s aspiration is to get them open by the end of 2025 Like what you've read? To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. Enterprise models can solve infrastructure delivery’s longstanding issues, according to the Project… How do you create a new underpass beneath a main rail line… Later this year, passengers on London Underground’s Piccadilly line will see marked… Lessons learned from the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon project are improving the… #WomensSuperLeague #MatchTravel #Information #NewStadium #Arsenal Fans attending our Women’s Super League home match against Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 1:45pm) are advised to take note of the following travel information: Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale on Saturday For the latest travel news, supporters should plan their journey using TfL.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk. Please note that Bruce Grove and Silver Street stations will be closed for two hours post-match on Saturday 16th November. Four trains per hour are expected to call at White Hart Lane in both directions before and after the match. Supporters travelling to Liverpool Street post-match are reminded that Northumberland Park services have greater capacity to those at White Hart Lane and the journey time should be shorter, as there are fewer stops. White Hart Lane is a fully accessible station. Supporters are advised to use Northumberland Park if using Greater Anglia services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale. A good service is anticipated, however, there is a replacement bus service in operation between Cambridge and Audley End. The following services will be in operation through Northumberland Park on Saturday: Pre-match northbound: 8 trains per hour with no Stansted Express service stopping. The northbound Stansted Express service will stop at Tottenham Hale. Post-match northbound: 8 trains per hour, including 2 Stansted Express services Pre-match southbound: 12 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services Post-match southbound: 12 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services Tottenham Hale is a fully accessible station with access to Victoria line and Greater Anglia services. Greater Anglia platforms are fully accessible from the concourse, which has entry and exit ramps. Please allow extra time for queues or, alternatively, use Greater Anglia services to Liverpool Street and Stratford stations. Supporters using the Victoria line, including wheelchair users and those with limited mobility, are advised to use Tottenham Hale rather than Seven Sisters as it is a shorter journey to and from the stadium. Greater Anglia will be running 12 trains per hour in each direction through Tottenham Hale. The Stansted Express will operate four trains per hour each way throughout the day. Victoria line services will be operating in both directions every 2-3 minutes before and after the match. Pre-match, a diversion route will be in place at Birstall Road for pedestrians entering Seven Sisters station for interchange between the Victoria line and London Overground services. This is to avoid congestion on the northbound platform. Queue management systems will be in place at all stations for the safety of all passengers and staff. At each station, the queue management staff are in contact with the Station Managers who will confirm when platforms are clear to enable more passengers to enter the station. For the safety of all passengers and staff, supporters are kindly asked to cooperate with station staff and always follow their instructions. Supporters are reminded that the Club operates a free Shuttle Bus service from Wood Green (Piccadilly Line) and Alexandra Palace (Great Northern) stations to the stadium. The Great Northern line will operate at six trains per hour each way before and after the match through Alexandra Palace. For supporters wishing to cycle to the stadium, bike stands are available at Tottenham Community Sports Centre and St Francis De Sales School, which are both located on the High Road. Dedicated bicycle parking is also available on-street around the stadium. Although our Bag Policy still applies, stewards will be briefed regarding cyclists’ need to carry helmets, puncture kits and removable seats into the stadium. Please note, our major event day road closure measures will be in place. TfL bus services will return to normal operation as soon as possible after the local road closures are lifted. #PremierLeague #MatchTravel #Information #NewStadium #Leicester Fans attending our Premier League home match against Leicester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 2pm) are advised to take note of our travel information which includes details of track closures across the TfL and Greater Anglia networks.. Frequent services are anticipated through White Hart Lane and Seven Sisters before and after the game as well as through Northumberland Park and Tottenham Hale on unaffected routes Supporters who would ordinarily travel on any of the affected routes are strongly encouraged to plan their alternative journey in advance and consider using our Regional Coach service to travel to the stadium For the latest travel news, supporters should use TfL.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk Supporters affected by track closures this weekend are strongly encouraged to consider the coach service when planning their journey to the stadium CLICK HERE to view the northbound London Overground timetables.. CLICK HERE to view the southbound London Overground timetables.. Greater Anglia services will not operate to or from Stratford on Sunday through Northumberland Park Supporters who would ordinarily travel via Stratford are advised to travel to Liverpool Street instead and interchange on the Central line – however please note that the Elizabeth line will be closed between Stratford and Shenfield CLICK HERE to view the full Greater Anglia timetable.. use Greater Anglia services to Liverpool Street station 8 trains per hour will operate in each direction through Tottenham Hale with a service every 30 minutes from Liverpool Street to both Cambridge and Hertford East and 4 Stansted Express services per hour No Greater Anglia services will run to or from Stratford on Sunday through Tottenham Hale and no Elizabeth line services will operate between Stratford and Shenfield Supporters are reminded that the Club operates a free Shuttle Bus service from Wood Green and Alexandra Palace stations to the stadium The Great Northern line will not operate any train services through Alexandra Palace before and after the game - though a bus replacement service will operate from north and south due to the closure of the Piccadilly line north of King’s Cross on Sunday Wood Green station will not be accessible by Tube Supporters are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow more time for their journey CLICK HERE to book your place on a Shuttle Bus.. 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Passenger services between Newcastle and Ashington are now planned to start in December later than the previously announced start date of summer 2024 The delay has been blamed on ‘weather related impact to construction’ although Northumberland County Council says every partner in the project is working hard to allow the line to open earlier than the December date On 1 August a new road bridge across the railway opened at Newsham the site of one of the line’s six new stations The Council says this means signalling work can be completed and all new track along the route can be used with test runs starting for the first time in over 60 years On 31 July an underpass opened at Palmersville and this was due to be followed by the installation of a cycle bridge over the A189 connecting northern Blyth to Blyth Bebside station On 5 August Northern ran its first train along the length of the line following the upgrades While one of its Class 158s had previously reached Ashington on a test run this was via Morpeth and a reversal at Bedlington pending completion of the works at Newsham an anticipated final cost of £298.5 million has been confirmed for the scheme made up of contributions from the Department for Transport Northumberland County Council and Network Rail The Council’s analysis suggests that for every £1 invested in the line more than £1.50 is expected to be generated in wider benefits When services start only three stations will be open – Seaton Delaval Blyth Bebside and Bedlington) due to follow in 2025 Northern is to operate a half-hourly service between Newcastle and Ashington with an end-to-end journey time of around 35 minutes Subscribe to Key Modern Railways now to access the wealth of information on offer completely ad free Subscribe now Key Publishing Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with Company Number 2713662 The latest station on the Northumberland Line will open on Monday March 17 Newsham station will join Ashington and Seaton Delaval on the route into Newcastle that reopened in December More than 110,000 passenger journeys have been made in that time Journey times from Newsham to Newcastle will be 21 minutes said: “The amazing passenger numbers show that this very ambitious project has been needed for decades “The opening of Newsham station will no doubt bring a further boost to passenger numbers and we look forward to residents and visitors using this station in the very near future.” Book your table today for RAIL’s National Rail Awards 2025 celebrating railway excellence from individuals and organisations Britain’s biggest and most respected rail awards ceremony celebrates outstanding achievements across the industry over the past year highlighting those which demonstrate innovation and deliver measurable performance improvements Those recognised range from senior management to frontline staff while the event also salutes engineering successes All form part of the NRA’s aim to promote the rail industry’s longer-term success and sustainability motivated and engaged workforce can thrive under first-class leaders RAIL is Britain's market leading modern railway magazine The 18-mile route is now carrying passenger trains for the first time since the mid-1960s Numbers 'show how much need there was' to reopen the line to passengers after 60 years subject to government approval in upcoming Spending Review Northern will offer a range of affordable fares to customers on the new Northumberland Line ensuring they pay no more than £3 for a single journey along the entire route The train operator will be running services on the line when it reopens to passengers later this summer – for the first time since 1964 – as part of an ambitious project involving the Department for Transport with a journey along the entire route taking around 35 minutes Northern has introduced a simplified single-leg pricing structure to make sure customers can always find the cheapest option for their journey Customers travelling from Ashington can get a single to Newsham for just £1.60 during the off-peak period They can reach Seaton Delaval for the same price or buy a £2.60 ticket to Newcastle customers can buy an off-peak single to Seaton Delaval for £1.20 or travel to Newcastle during that period for £2 customers in Seaton Delaval can get to Newsham for £1.20 which will be used as an interchange point until Northumberland Park opens can purchase an off-peak single to Newcastle for £1.20 travel to Seaton Delaval or Newsham for £2 said: “We’re proud to be offering affordable fares to people who will use our services to get to school “This is a transformational project that will connect communities across south east Northumberland providing thousands of people who are fed up of sitting in traffic with a fast and great value alternative “After speaking to people living along the route we’re delighted to hear that many are really excited for the line to open later this year.” welcomed another milestone towards the re-opening of the line. He said: “Ensuring journey pricing is competitive and provides real value for money is crucial to the success of this scheme “Now we have the fare pricing confirmed it makes the opening of the Northumberland Line even more exciting “To see trains moving along the line that has been closed to passenger traffic for over 60 years is a hugely important step but for the region and the UK to have this kind of huge investment open up rail travel in the coming months for so many people for the first time in decades.” may not have been intended victim of gang feud News | Crime Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice A 17-year-old girl was shot dead in the street during a gang “ride-out” carried out in retaliation to a social media humiliation Tanesha Melbourne-Blake was standing with friends on Chalgrove Road in Tottenham, north London when a car pulled up and an occupant opened fire Despite the efforts of neighbours and emergency services she died at the scene from internal injuries The court heard she was struck in the chest and collapsed as she told her friend: “Jace Heathrow warned about power supply days before outage caused closure 12-year-old Lime e-bike rider rushed to hospital after crash in north London Prisoner told fellow inmate he was involved in killing of teenager Prosecutor Jocelyn Ledward KC said the shooting was the result of a “long-standing enmity” between rival gangs in Wood Green and Northumberland Park The court that Tanesha – who died of internal blood loss – may not have been the intended target Marcus La Croix, 37, and Michael Clarke, 35, are accused of being among a group of men who travelled from Wood Green into rival territory that night Opening the trial at the Old Bailey on Tuesday Ms Ledward said the shooting followed a violent attack on La Croix by men linked to the Northumberland Park gang “Sin Squad” in the early hours of April 1 She said: “The ride-out was intended to result in death or serious injury – through the use of a self-loading pistol “Although Tanesha may not have been the intended target.” Jurors were told La Croix, known to friends as “Bobby Slater”, from Hackney had suffered a “very public humiliation” days earlier when he was attacked by rival gang members inside a restaurant The jury was shown CCTV footage of the assault on La Croix and his girlfriend – which was shared widely across social media Ms Ledward told jurors he and Clarke, known as “Da Gaffa”, from Luton Both men deny murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life The Old Bailey trial continues Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Rihanna shows off baby bump at star-studded Met Gala 2025 as singer's third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky announced Rihanna debuts baby bump on star-studded Met Gala blue carpet North Tyneside’s parks and green spaces have once again been recognised among the finest in the country and Preston Cemetery have been honoured with a prestigious Green Flag Award from Keep Britain Tidy Northumberland Park performed especially well achieving the maximum score possible from judges The Friends of Brierdene won the Green Flag Award Community Award for the work they do to maintain the Brierdene Wildlife Site in Whitley Bay The award is the international benchmark of quality in a park or open green space and is given out each year to parks which meet the very highest standards The achievement underscores North Tyneside Council's commitment to providing residents and visitors with top-quality parks and open spaces and the authority has now picked up 86 Green Flag awards since 2005 said: “We are immensely proud of our parks and green spaces here in North Tyneside so to see them receiving these Green Flag awards is fantastic “These awards are testament to the work done by the teams in maintaining the parks and the local communities in each area who make the parks what they are; fantastic green spaces bringing people together hosting events for people of all ages and providing opportunities to lead healthy lifestyles “I’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved in these awards This wouldn’t be possible without everything you do.” Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in North Tyneside on achieving these Green Flag Awards “These are vital green spaces for communities in North Tyneside to socialise for children to play safely and it provides important opportunities for park users to improve their physical and mental health “We know that staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that it maintains the high standards of the Green Flag Award everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement “It is important that our free to use spaces are maintained to the Green Flag Award standard making them accessible for all members of the community while ensuring the environment is protected.” setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world Quadrant, The Silverlink North, Cobalt Business Park, North Tyneside, NE27 0BY | Directions designed to bring the local community together will play host to a six-week programme of personal training and group classes as taught by Gymbox professionals – all completely free The 120m² street gym offers a variety of equipment including monkey bars the six-week programme caters to everyone; from fitness newbies looking to ease their way into exercise to the calisthenic enthusiasts looking to improve their moves through a varied offering of classes the free and accessible exercise classes will be led by passionate Gymbox professionals who will seek to bring neighbours together to break a sweat and get fit together – all whilst having fun Raza Sana will implement its ‘1st Rep’ programme dedicated to helping disadvantaged young people develop personal strategies to change their lives through fitness and calisthenics The programme demonstrates how breaking down large goals into smaller steps can lead to significant achievements Gymbox has launched its ‘Gymbox Academy’ This programme allows participants from 1st Rep who are interested in pursuing a career in fitness to train with Gymbox gaining relevant experience and qualifications to enter the workforce Gymbox Academy will provide career development tools and mock interviews to help participants take the first step on their chosen career ladder The Northumberland Park street gym is part of a long-term plan by Gymbox and Raza Sana  to build similar infrastructure across London and the UK with the aim of opening a further ten parks in the next two years to help disadvantaged young people and communities build new skills and realise their full potential said: “Fitness can and should be an accessible space for all We’re confident that through our partnership with Raza Sana “We met Juan through our partnership with Steel Warriors a charity that takes knives from London streets to recycle the steel to make outdoor calisthenics gyms and had been reaching out to many local councils as to further our investment in local park gyms and improve facilities We are thrilled that Haringey Council responded and to be working together with Juan again We hope that this is the first of many “Juan’s work with Raza Sana has been truly inspiring and we’re honoured to bring the Gymbox Academy to life making tools accessible to many who will make good use of them our hope is that we make a positive change in the world as well as seeing the fitness industry grow with passionate individuals from all backgrounds.” said: “As somebody who has worked her way up through the fitness industry it’s incredibly exciting to be part of something that widens the net of opportunities – especially those who may not have the easiest path to access.” “It’s been truly inspiring to work alongside Juan and Raza Sana on this project – seeing it come to life has been absolutely fantastic We are very proud of what Gymbox Academy can offer people and hope that the programme as a whole has a profoundly positive effect and does change lives said: “The launch of the Northumberland Park Street Gym is a significant milestone in our mission to transform lives through fitness and community engagement This project is particularly close to my heart as I once stood where many of these young people are now; I understand the challenges they face and the potential they hold will provide a real path for personal growth and positive change We’re immensely grateful to Haringey Council and Gymbox for their support in bringing this vision to life and can’t wait to bring this to the local community “My hope is that over the coming months and years we can expand this model across the UK helping us to reach more communities and to change more lives.”  The Northumberland Park Street Gym is now open, with classes running every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. For more information on class schedules and how to get involved, local residents are encouraged to contact Raza Sana at www.razasana.com/contact.