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Five day Major Line Closure for improvement works St James-Shiremoor, Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2026 During the line closure no trains will run between St James and Shiremoor in both directions.  This includes our town's stations of West Monkseaton, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay and Cullercoats The line closure is needed so Nexus can carry out track renewal and other improvement works.  Replacement bus services You'll still be able to make your journey as a replacement bus se

WHITLEY BAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2026  - The Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade is delighted to announce a major success for local businesses and residents, following North Tyneside Council’s decision to reverse its plans to introduce parking charges at Whitley Bay Playhouse car park and to shelve additional proposed costs for resident parking permits.   The reversal follows overwhelming public opposition, with over 3300 supporters adding their names to the Chamber’s petition – an increase

WHITLEY BAY, 28 JANUARY 2026  – The Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade has delivered an official objection to North Tyneside Council regarding proposed changes to parking charges in the town, with the support of over 3100 people – reflecting significant and widespread concern within the local community and beyond.   The Chamber is delighted to acknowledge the invaluable support of The Avenue café in Whitley Bay, whose staff kindly collected in-person signatures from people without