I arrived back from Penzance today to see the News report that the new North of Tyne Authority had legally come into being. Apparently, the inaugural speech of the Interim Leader had made reference to a Feasibility Study on the Ashington Railway re-opening. So, I had lots of telephone and email messages asking me what this means. I don’t know, and have asked the Council for clarification, as surely, we are well past the feasibility stage. They tell me they are hoping to make an announcement in around3 weeks’ time. So, watch this space. Call it after Christmas to be safe.
