Monkseaton

Monkseaton Middle School will expand its year groups in order to secure its future.

Nexus says trains in North Tyneside have resumed after more than four hours.

Members of the public walk out of a meeting shouting and expressing their anger at the decision.

North Tyneside Council says alternative proposals have emerged which it will consider.

The animal club at Monkseaton Middle School is a "lifeline" for pupils, the head teacher says.

North Tyneside Council says six weeks is enough to gather views on plans to close and merge schools.

The council plans to close Monkseaton Middle School and merge others to tackle falling pupil numbers.