http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-sc...s-35841691

I was down by the Shields Ferry this afternoon on the North Shields side of the river, and noticed that there was a road that was fenced off and not being used, this road looking at Google Maps runs along to Prince Consort Way, is there any developments planned along this site/road which is closed off, and is there any chance opening the road up allowing Go North East Service 19 a direct route from Prince Consort Way to the Ferry Terminal, and then up to North Shields Town Centre, without having to go up Dock Road into North Shields and then down to the Ferry Terminal, then having to double back on itself, Imagine there would be quite a number of minutes chalked off the Timetable, and Reliability would be significantly improved across the route as a result.

Seaburn Historic Vehicle Display 2016



Date: Monday 29th August 2016
Time: TBC
Venue: Recreation Ground, Seaburn

NEBPT's event page can be found here

This event will feature a selection of historic vehicles on display, trade stands, amusements for all and a free bus service around the local area. There is an admission charge of £3 adults, £2 Concession and kids.

Whitley Bay Bus Rally 2016



Date: Sunday 17th July 2016
Time: TBC
Venue: The Links - Whitley Bay

NEBPT's event page can be found here

The event will take place on The Links opposite Bournemouth Gardens car park. It features static exhibits, trade stands and a free bus service around the local area and to the Stephenson Railway Museum.

Durham Vintage Bus Gathering 2016



Date: Sunday 19th June 2016
Time: TBC
Venue: Howlands Park & Ride site, Durham

NEBPT Event information can be found here

The event features a selection of static exhibits, trade stands and a free bus service between Howlands Park and Ride site and Durham City Centre.

Thought I'd make a thread for this as it's 6 weeks tomorrow.

Not sure if Bell Bros have been buying a newish Vanhool Coach or its just parked in their yard awaiting attention from Gardiners.

1. PH1020951/235 - STAGECOACH DEVON LTD T/A STAGECOACH SOUTH WEST, BELGRAVE ROAD, EXETER, EX1 2LB
   
   • Variation Accepted: Operating between Coypool Park & Ride and Plymouth Royal Parade given service number 200 effective from 02-May-2016. To amend Timetable.
     
   
   
2. PH1020951/236 - STAGECOACH DEVON LTD T/A STAGECOACH SOUTH WEST, BELGRAVE ROAD, EXETER, EX1 2LB
   • Variation Accepted: Operating between Saltash and Mount Batten given service number 2/2A effective from 01-May-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.
     
   
   
   
3. PH1020951/249 - STAGECOACH DEVON LTD T/A STAGECOACH SOUTH WEST, BELGRAVE ROAD, EXETER, EX1 2LB
   • Variation Accepted: Operating between Plymouth and Tavistock given service number 1/X1 effective from 02-May-2016. To amend Timetable.
     

PH0007208/21 - FIRST BRISTOL LIMITED, LAWRENCE HILL DEPOT, EASTON ROAD, BRISTOL, BS5 0DZ

• Variation Accepted: Operating between Cribbs Causeway, Bus Station and Broomhill/ Stockwood given service number 1/2 effective from 30-Apr-2016. To amend Timetable.
  

PH0005727/11 - THE CITY OF OXFORD MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A THE OXFORD BUS COMPANY, COWLEY HOUSE, WATLINGTON ROAD, COWLEY, OXFORD, OX4 6GA

• Variation Accepted: Operating between Oxford, Gloucester Green and Thornhill Park & Ride given service number X90 effective from 01-May-2016. To amend Timetable.