Call for motorway speed cut

THE speed limit on Newcastle's Central Motorway and other busy routes could be cut after a plea to make the city's roads safer.

- DANIEL HOLLAND

Newcastle City Council bosses have committed to review the 70mph stretch of the A167 between the city centre and the Cowgate junction.

Transport officials were challenged on Wednesday evening to take action to reduce danger on Tyneside's highways, after 10 people were killed on Newcastle roads in 2024.

Campaigner Alistair Ford called on the local authority to introduce new 20mph restrictions in a series of built-up areas near to schools, shops, and other amenities.