Recent changes to lane markings are set to be reversed after the alterations “were not functioning” as Gateshead Council anticipated.
Austen Shakespeare is a local democracy reporter based in Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. With a focus on local news and community issues, Austen's work covers a range of topics including housing developments, council decisions, community initiatives, and social issues affecting the region. Austen's reporting aims to provide a voice for the local community and hold those in power accountable.