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The Dean Road bus gate, in South Shields.

Bus gate enforcement camera set to be switched on - this is when

The entrance to Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum closed due to Storm Boelo

A walking tour is set to uncover the history of North and South Marine Park.

Ice cream boss celebrates South Marine Park kiosk approval

From left: Cllr Steve Smith, Tristan Cooper associate director of JDDK Architects and Gary Kirsop, director of Community Operations at South Tyneside Council.

Milestone for new energy-saving council homes after £1.7m grant

Rebel's, in East Boldon.

East Boldon café and bar applies for permission to continue operating

David Fairlamb and Georgia Sybenga at the end of their Everest challenge

South Shields dad and daughter scale more than 29,000 feet for charity

The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

South Shields man banned from Asda and Tesco after string of thefts

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council searches for school minibus drivers

A night away at The Fieldhouse Spa, Woodland Chase

I went on a picture perfect autumn glamping getaway in Northumberland

Cllr Alex Barr with his wife, Pai. Cllr Barr has stated that his wife has been "a rock" to him throughout the legal process.

Councillor expresses remorse over Jarrow pub altercation

South Shields FC players during last year's Remembrance ceremony.

South Shields FC set to honour UK and Danish veterans

George Thompson.

South Shields pensioner subjected seven victims to sex offences

Crime

The minibus was stolen from outside Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS) on Beach Road.

Fundraiser launched for Age Concern after minibus is cruelly stolen

Action against street drinking and anti-social behaviour in South Shields has seen 31 identified individuals issued with Community Protection Warnings.

Partnership 'delivering results' on antisocial behaviour

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Drug addict stole goods worth thousands from three cars in one night

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man faces arrest after being convicted of a string of driving offences

Breaking Councillor hit a barman with a bottle after being refused alcohol

Police have made three arrests as part of an investigation into modern slavery in South Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead.

Arrest made in Boldon as part of a modern slavery investigation

Sport

NUFC get 'amazing' boost after two-month striker injury blow
William Osula and Harvey Barnes scored as Newcastle United got back to winning ways in the Premier League at Crystal Palace.
Dominic Scurr

Matthias Jaissle, Manager of Newcastle United, looks on after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Coventry City and Newcastle United at The Coventry Building Society Arena on October 12, 2026 in Coventry, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Matthias Jaissle releases social media statement hours after NUFC win

Régis Le Bris. Pic by Chris Fryatt

RLB issues early Nordi Mukiele update and verdict on Leeds draw

Boldon CA celebrate during their FA Vase win at Campion (photo Jess Kelly)

Boldon's 4-0 win the perfect preparation for historic FA Vase tie

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle.

'Potential' - Matthias Jaissle raves about £15m Newcastle United star

Newcastle United

Matthias Jaissle celebrates with his Newcastle United players.

Huge Matthias Jaissle lift at Newcastle United as £53m duo sink Palace
Newcastle United recovered from a lethargic first-half to put Crystal Palace to the sword in brutal fashion.
Charlie Bennett

William Osula of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa FC at St James' Park on October 17, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Matthias Jaissle makes drastic Newcastle changes as £55m man axed

Arsenal footballer Mathieu Flamini (L) evades a tackle from Newcastle footballer David Rozehnal (on the ground) at the Emirates Stadium in North London, England, 29 January 2008. Others at R are unidentified. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK

I regretted my decision to join NUFC - I should have trusted my gut

Matthias Jaissle on Sean Steur - Newcastle fans will not like this

Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with Pierre Sage, Manager of Crystal Palace, during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Besiktas JK and Crystal Palace FC at Besiktas Park on October 22, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Striker ready to be unleashed in v NUFC after two-month injury

Top stories from 3addedminutes.com

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: New entries from Aston Villa & Chelsea

The January deals Arsenal are linked with – and how likely they are

What happens next as Man City 'guilty' of breaking financial rules

The worst PL signings so far this season – including dire Spurs flops

Sunderland AFC

Timur Tutierov celebrates his goal.

The brilliant dressing room reaction to special Poznan moment
Sunderland drew 1-1 with Lech Poznan on Thursday evening but there was a special moment for Timur Tutierov
Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

RLB delivers honest verdict on Sunderland's Europa League draw

Regis Le Bris

RLB issues Sunderland team news update and confirms Brian Brobbey plan

'I won't blame him' – Régis Le Bris defends Sunderland player after Bournemouth defeat

Régis Le Bris defends Sunderland player after Bournemouth defeat

Kevin Danso issues two-word Instagram apology to Sunderland fans after Bournemouth red card

Kevin Danso issues two-word Instagram apology to fans after red card

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WeBuyBricks, home of the UK's first LEGO sorting machine.

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TGI Fridays filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators.

Business operating 49 restaurants 'in administration' - local details

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Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar is a real festive treat for beer lovers

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Recommended

The Sand Dancer pub on the South Shields coast.

Entertainers welcome to try out at popular South Tyneside pub

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

Workhorse: the Ryichi wind-up radio is compact but could be a lifesaver

I tested this £29.99 emergency radio for power cuts

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This e.l.f. skincare gift set would make ideal gift and is now on sale

Retro

Paddy Scullion, Ellen Wilkinson, Davy Riley and Joe Symonds were all pictured on the Jarrow March.

Exhaustion creeps in as Jarrow march toils on
‘It was suggested that she be bundled into a car’
Chris Cordner

Some of the men who prepared meals by the roadside for the Jarrow marchers.

The Jarrow marcher who went to the doctor to see if he was dead

The Jarrow marchers pictured in formation on a road near Nottingham in 1936.

New trousers, shoes and underwear for the Jarrow marchers

Protest marchers on the Jarrow Crusade who often walked through treacherous conditions on their way to London. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

The false rumours which spread among families of the Jarrow marchers

The riverside at South Shields where a spirit is said to have been spotted in times gone by.
A character called Jack the Hammer is said to have haunted an area of South Tyneside.
It would appear by the river when someone is lost at sea, according to the report which is included in the online Paranormal Database.

13 South Tyneside ghostly tales as we count down to Halloween

Homes & Gardens

Alfred Pallas, East Boldon

Stunning river views with South Shields riverbank townhouse
‘Excellent opportunity to acquire a contemporary home in an exceptional riverside setting’
Chris Cordner

Hunters Sunderland

Stunner 5-bed Cleadon house comes with stained glass window

Browns Estate Agents, South Shields

Virtual tour of a cosy 3-bed South Shields house

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Food & Drink

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats
Halloween is just days away, and Sainsbury’s is helping shoppers get ready for trick-or-treaters with up to 25% off sweets, chocolate, crisps and other spooky-season favourites.
Rochelle Barrand

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

Marcello outside Luci's, the restaurant he co-owns in Front Street, Cleadon Village

Eighty cheers for one of area's longest-serving waiters

The Alley, formerly known as The Jester, has gone up for sale for a guide price of £180,000.

Former pub with planning permission to build flats goes up for sale

What's On

The event will be held at the Ocean Road Community Centre, on Ocean Road, in South Shields.

Weekly keep fit options at South Tyneside community centre

Jarrow Hall

'Jarroween' activities to try as Jarrow Hall gets spooky

Wood Terrace has been the home of South Shields Cricket Club for 158 years.

We’re extending our Christmas market following ‘fantastic interest’

Dai Evans was one of the Aberfan witnesses who told their stories in a new BBC2 documentary Aberfan: The Village that Fought Back. (Picture: BBC Studios/Mei Williams)

Aberfan: The Village that Fought Back: History with a shocking message for today

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

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The Celebrity Traitors

Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

e.l.f Soft Satin Finish Foundation

The e.l.f Soft Glam makeup products I’m tempted to add to my basket

People

The Reverend Dr Jitesh Patel has been named as the next Bishop of Jarrow.

King approves appointment of the new Bishop of Jarrow
The new Bishop of Jarrow has been officially approved by The King.
Tony Gillan

Nurdles on Littlehaven Beach, in South Shields, just days after the spill in July.

Council demands full details of review into nurdles spill

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Opinion

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, alongside MP Kate Osborne, meeting Paul Benstead, whose great-grandfather Charles took part in the Jarrow march.

Kate Osborne MP: Jarrow marchers believed they deserved a better future - I am d...

Monday was a very special day for Jarrow, and one that I feel enormously proud to have been part of.

Kate Osborne MP

Ofcom found that more than half of children who game online played sometimes with people they have never met. Photo posed by model

Childline: Gaming companies need to put children's safety at the heart of platfo...

South Tyneside’s Reform administration has more options available than Labour councillors had previously.

Emma Lewell MP: Cabinet decisions are made only by current councillors not previ...

Childline: Halloween festivities are a fun time for children - but be aware of the risks involved

Darren Worth

A young person may carry worries and concerns as they grow up. Photo posed by model

Childline: Increasing number of counselling sessions now involve mental and emot...

The marchers of the Jarrow Crusade arrive in London on October 31, 1936, and leading them through Hyde Park is their MP, Ellen Wilkinson. Photo by E Dean/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

Kate Osborne MP: Our town has a proud tradition of people standing together and ...

Significant changes have not yet been made to block the creation, viewing or sharing of nude material. Photo posed by model

Childline: Call to install nudity blocking technology on children’s smartphones ...

Business

House prices are ‘drifting down’ as figures show a 4.5% rise

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

HMS Forth deploys its new helicopter landing system on the River Tees.

Royal Navy ship adds landing system thanks to a South Shields company

Susan Stewart, Sales Manager at Cottam Brush, with the patent-pending SPLITGRIP system.

Hebburn industrial brush manufacturer shortlisted for national award

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Munya Chawawa

Munya Chawawa reveals shocking racism during theatre debut

Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

UK Trending

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

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Unsuspecting moviegoers surprised by Rylan were given free treats and cinema tickets

Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers

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