Newcastle headlines 11 January: Metro passengers could expect ticket hike

Here are the latest Newcastle headlines.

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00:00 Hi I'm Ioana May and these are your latest Newcastle headlines.

00:03 Tainanwia Metro passengers could expect a ticket fare hike if new proposals are approved.

00:08 Transport Chiefs said reportedly that an average 3.4% Metro fare increase was needed to cope with higher running costs.

00:15 If approved by members, the new fare prices would come into force on April 1st.

00:20 Next, a Northumberland MP has called for the government to put a stop to "disastrous plans"

00:25 that could slash the number of trains stopping in the county.

00:28 The shake-up would see more and faster trains running between Newcastle and London,

00:32 but at the expense of smaller stations such as Bowick and Moorpath.

00:36 Finally, a Whitley Bay bar has succeeded in extending its licensed hours, but must adhere to new conditions.

00:43 The proprietors of The Low Ran have been granted permission to serve alcohol every day.

00:48 But the plans have caused some controversy locally, with the council receiving written objections.

00:54 sections.