Northumberland Line Update Friday, 15 March, 2024 Progress on the Northumberland is going really well and it will be open for passenger services this year. It was my pleasure to welcome the Minister of State for Rail, Huw Merriman MP to travel on the Northumberland Line route and visit some of the stations. We departed from Newcastle Central Station and had an update form the project manager about the achievements, challenges and developments of... Local News
Ian Levy Weekly Blog 7th May 2023 Bank holiday Monday started nicely with breakfast in the garden as the weather was very pleasant. I then had a chance to catch up on emails and do some little... Local News
Ian Levy Weekly Blog 30th April 2023 Monday morning began the same as most weeks, with an early train to Kings Cross but this time I was in the fantastic company of Sandra Orr who was coming to... Local News
Window on Westminster - 26 April 2023 26th April 2023 It was good to meet with Kim McGuinness, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner for the first time this week. We’ve been trying to get together for some time... Local News
Window on Westminster - 13 April 2023 13th April 2023 I hope everybody reading this had an enjoyable Easter weekend and got to spend some time with family and friends. Parliament has been in Easter recess but the... Local News
Northumberland Line Update 31st March 2023 Great progress is being made on the new Northumberland Line. You can read the latest newsletter by clicking on the link below. Local News
Window on Westminster - 29 March 2023 29th March 2023 As we head into Spring and towards Easter it’s great to see the daffodils out and to enjoy the lighter nights. There’s a lot of litter picks happening across... Local News
Window on Westminster - 15 March 2023 15th March 2023 I’m writing this just a few hours after the Chancellor presented his budget to a packed chamber in the Commons. The background to this budget is one of improved... Local News
My Week - 12th March 2023 15th March 2023 The week began with a Ministerial visit to Blyth from the Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper following the Rail Minister's visit a few weeks ago. The... Local News
Window on Westminster 1st March 2023 1st March 2023 It was a pleasure to welcome Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to Blyth last Thursday as he announced... Local News