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Fire crews from Tyne and Wear Rescue Service were called out to The Word, in South Shields.

Fire crews called out during Storm Boelo to secure a glass pane

Members of the East Boldon Scout Group.

Scout Group is bringing frights with a ‘Spooktacular Halloween’ trail

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Care worker given road ban after being caught drink-driving

The Jarrow March passes through a town in the North East in October 1936 on their way to Parliament to hand in a petition and protest the mass unemployment. Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Jobs on offer for the Jarrow Marchers - as cake mixers

A fallen tree on Central Avenue, in Harton, due to high winds from Storm Boelo.

Council dealing with ‘multiple damage reports’ following Storm Boelo

Consultation aims to tackle the use face coverings during crime

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

King approves appointment of the new Bishop of Jarrow

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

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

The Sand Dancer pub on the South Shields coast.

Entertainers welcome to try out at popular South Tyneside pub

Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS) on Beach Road.

Age Concern help available on many issues in South Tyneside

Sea Change on Ocean Road, South Shields.

Create Halloween cupcakes - and slime!

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

George Thompson.

South Shields pensioner subjected seven victims to sex offences

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

Sport

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)

Will Osula responds to whether he is the main man at Newcastle United
Will Osula bagged his first goal of the season as Newcastle United earned a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Charlie Bennett

South Shields striker Paul Blackett (photo Kevin Wilson)

Paul Blackett issues Spennymoor Town warning ahead of Shields return

Robbie Stockdale, Manager of Newcastle United U21 looks on prior to the Vertu Trophy match between York City and Newcastle United U21 at LNER Community Stadium on September 15, 2026 in York, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

'Another level' - NUFC coach gives Wilson & Jaissle insight

Newcastle United's Amar Dedic (left) celebrates after the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London.Picture date: Sunday October 25, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: John Walton/Press Association.RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

NUFC injury blow a bigger problem than expected - Jaissle was right

Lewis Miley of Newcastle United is seen during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and Hull City at St James' Park on September 19, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Lewis Miley official Newcastle United injury update

Newcastle United

Joe Willock of Newcastle United celebrates scoring a goal with teammates and Matthias Jaissle, Manager of Newcastle United, which was later ruled out by VAR for offside during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Crystal Palace FC and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on October 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

NUFC players make their feelings clear on Matthias Jaissle
Newcastle United’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace was massive for head coach Matthias Jaissle.
Jordan Cronin

Malick Thiaw honest about Matthias Jaissle tactics at Newcastle United

Matthias Jaissle celebrates with his Newcastle United players.

NUFC player ratings v Palace: 'Quality' Nico Gonzalez & three 6/10s

NUFC get 'amazing' boost after two-month striker injury blow

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

Top stories from 3addedminutes.com

Glasner's job is at risk but he isn't Nottingham Forest's only problem

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

The wonderkid who dazzled his way onto Liverpool and Arsenal’s radar

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

Sunderland AFC

Régis Le Bris. Pic by Chris Fryatt

RLB issues early Nordi Mukiele update and verdict on Leeds draw
Sunderland drew 0-0 with Leeds United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon
Phil Smith

Timur Tutierov celebrates his goal.

The brilliant dressing room reaction to special Poznan moment

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

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TGI Fridays filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators.

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BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

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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

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal
Families can pick up two British-grown medium pumpkins for just £1 with a Nectar card, making Halloween carving a little cheaper this year
Gareth Butterfield

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

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

What's On

The mass of runners begin their race at the first South Shields parkrun in 2013. Get in touch to share your memories if you took part.

Spooky athletes wanted for Halloween Parkrun

The entrance to Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum closed due to Storm Boelo

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’

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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

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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

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

People

An artificial pitch will allow football to be played year-round.

School's new pitch could bring year-round football
Plans for a new all-weather football pitch at a South Tyneside school could open the door to year-round sport for pupils and the wider community.
Chris Binding

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

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

Council demands full details of review into nurdles spill

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.

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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

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

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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

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Business

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

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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With more than 12,000 private jets taking off or landing in Scotland in 2024, Oxfam said there had been a “surge” in the number of these planes using Scottish Government-owned Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Oxfam demands sky-high tax on Scotland's private jets

British artist Matthew Cook created the specially commissioned artwork for the Remembrance stamp collection.

Royal Mail unveils six new Remembrance stamps

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

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