An urgent statement has been released by Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery today following an announcement from the Government regarding the long-promised ‘Ashington, Blyth and Tyne line’ which would see passenger rail services returned to Bedlington, Ashington and Blyth.

Mr Lavery said: “I have just issued the below response to the Government’s announcement about returning rail services to Ashington, Bedlington and Blyth Valley.”