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Call for Government to consider tolls for A1 upgrades Nov 09 2011

MINISTERS are being urged to consider the case for introducing tolls on sections of the A1 to bring in private money to pay for much-needed improvements.Read

New petition launched to dual the A1 north of Morpeth Sep 12 2011

CAMPAIGNERS seeking to dual the A1 have launched a new petition as they enter the next phase of their battle.Read

Air Ambulance called to rescue driver in crash near Blagdon Sep 02 2011

A DRIVER had to be cut from a car wreck in Northumberland after suffering serious injuries.Read

Battle to dual A1 in North East goes on May 31 2011

TRANSPORT campaigners are hoping to convince the Government it could upgrade dangerous and congested North roads for far less than those in other UK regions.Read

Change opens the way to A1 dualling in Northumberland May 24 2011

THE national importance of the A1 north of Newcastle has finally been recognised by Whitehall after years of campaigning.Read

A1 crash funeral to be held next week May 11 2011

THE funeral of A1 crash victim Michael Parnell will be held next week.Read

Man who died in A1 Stannington smash is named May 06 2011

A MAN who died when the car he was travelling in hit a central reservation and flipped onto its roof has been named.Read

Northumberland A1 dual carriageway still miles off Jan 25 2011

IT will be a “long time” before the A1 through Northumberland is dualled, the Government has admitted.Read

Dog missing following Felton crash Jan 17 2011

A DOG went missing from a crashed car after scores of vehicles slid and crashed on black ice. The A1 Felton bypass in Northumberland had to be closed last Friday after a series of crashes. A three-year-old Border Terrier fled from one of the cars at the scene. Anybody with any information on him is asked to contact Alan Brown on 07926 597005.Read

A1 pothole repairs cause disruption for residents Jan 14 2011

NOCTURNAL repairs to a pothole-scarred stretch of the A1 in Northumberland have been causing sleepless nights for angry residents in a village close to where the work is being carried out.Read