(18 Jun 2022, 10:50 pm)wibblejunior wrote If I remember correctly Go North East were diverting buses away from Newbottle Street in Houghton-le-Spring (at least during evenings) for that reason a while back. I think the 22 was also omitting Thornley for similar reasons (glad I don't live there anymore!)
I also recall some kids throwing stones at the bus while I was passing through Eldon on the 5/5A at least once a few years ago.
That's happened quite often there, Williamfield Way (Dandy Cart) in Aycliffe has been a problem area too in recent times with not just buses being targeted, local Facebook group is full of posts about cars being bricked and the like too.