A vintage transport group has left its home for the final time after 14 years at the base, as it was removed from the site by the landowner. 

The Tyneside Heritage Vehicles collective, which has been operating out of a unit at Felling Business Centre on Green Lane, Gateshead, said a fond farewell to its HQ on Sunday, August 4, as it turned the page on another chapter in its history.

At one time, the group boasted more than 30 vehicles - but, over the last few months, they have had to sell, give away and scrap all of the vehicles and equipment, due to the building owner now renewing their lease.

The empty unit in FellingThe empty unit in Felling (Image: TYNESIDE HERITAGE VEHICLES)

The group work to restore vintage buses from the region which are then showcased at local events.

Despite some of their vehicles dating back to the 1970s, the lease on the building came to an end and wasn't renewed by the owners, BizSpace.

During the last few months, the group have been selling, giving away or scrapping equipment and vehicles that it previously owned. 

In its most recent social media post on August 6,  Tyneside Heritage Vehicles shared some images of the vacated space looking empty, compared to its previous look with vintage vehicles and equipment. 

The post goes on to 'set the record straight' about its lease - with the group saying that it wants to add 'clarity' to the situation.

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The Northern Echo reached out to BizSpace but hasn't had a response from the company.

However, in a previous statement circulated across regional media, a spokesperson for BizSpace, said: "We can confirm that we will not be renewing Tyneside Heritage Vehicles’ lease at our Felling Warehouse in Gateshead when the contractual term expires.

"This is to fit with our strategic plans for the site which we are currently assessing."