00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, time for your North East News update.
00:04 Kim McGuinness is calling for the government to fund the Leamside line and extend the Metro
00:08 service to Washington after speaking at the Rail Industry Association Conference.
00:13 Gateshead Council leader and chair of the Joint Transport Committee Martin Gannon has
00:17 backed the call, saying that investment is needed in the region.
00:21 The Town and Way Fire and Rescue Service have issued a warning to those planning on buying
00:24 e-scooters during Black Friday sales.
00:27 He said that there has been an increase in the number of batteries overheating and causing
00:31 serious damage in cheaper models of the e-scooters and are warning people to be extra vigilant.
00:37 And finally, the Shaun on the Tyne Trail has raised more than £300,000 for the St Oswald's
00:42 Hospice.
00:43 The trail took place across Newcastle this summer with different Shaun's across the city.
00:48 As the statues were auctioned off, hundreds and thousands of pounds was raised to help
00:52 the hospice continue their work.
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