(21 Sep 2016, 6:39 am)LeeCalder wrote Yes, they have took over Stephensons.

Quick correction, Stephensons has been taken over by Newbury Coach Travel, trading as North East Bus and Coach. Teesside based Newbury Coach Travel is owned by the Peacock family. Just to confuse matters a bit more, the Peacock's o-licence is held in Mrs Peacock's maiden name.

North East Coach Travel is an entirely different operation. This is owned by the Rush family and based at Seaton Burn, North Tyneside.

Charles