Bosses have been accused of “neglecting” the malfunctioning Victorian landmark, with little sign of its rotating mechanism being repaired – six years after the bridge last successfully swung open.

The restoration of Newcastle’s Swing Bridge is “finally moving in the right direction” despite it looking set to remain broken for its 150th anniversary, an MP believes. The Victorian landmark has not ...

Tyneside’s famous Swing Bridge looks certain to remain broken for its 150th anniversary next year. Bosses have been accused of “neglecting” the malfunctioning Victorian landmark, with little sign of ...