The bridge, which marks its 150th anniversary this year, has not swung open since 2019.

Tyneside’s famous Swing Bridge looks certain to remain broken for its 150th anniversary next year. Bosses have been accused of “neglecting” the malfunctioning Victorian landmark, with little sign of ...

A proposal to build a replacement for the ageing Swing Bridge has been granted planning approval by the Development Applications Board. Plans for the replacement bridge, to be erected to the immediate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Swing Bridge has not successfully rotated since 2019 [Getty Images] Hundreds of people have signed a petition urging ...