Newcastle Airport

Drivers have been warned that they face penalties of up to £70 if they are caught stopping on a new ‘red route’ near the airport.

New restrictions will be introduced to block “illegal, inconsiderate, and dangerous” behaviour by drivers parking their cars on roads and grass verges.

Passengers on a flight bound for Newcastle airport have told ITV Tyne Tees they will not be returning to the region until the early hours due to the IT outage.