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Dame Allan’s pupil Tommy Jarman, 14, who won gold in the male U16 team relay at the World Obstacle Course Racing Championships in August.

South Shields teen crowned Britain's best young obstacle course racer

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

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

Come along to Market Place on Saturday, August 22.

Storm Austen forces South Shields Market cancellation

The Little Haven Hotel, in South Shields.

Chow Chow owners in South Tyneside invited to charity social walk

Sea Change Café, on Ocean Road, in South Shields, has a 4.7* rating from 190 Google reviews.

Festive wreath-making workshops in South Shields

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

New trousers, shoes and underwear for the Jarrow marchers

Browns Estate Agents, South Shields

Virtual tour of a cosy 3-bed South Shields house

Every donation will help someone to have a much happier Christmas.

Christmas meal appeal for older people across South Tyneside

The Word, in South Shields.

Green Libraries Week celebrated with Recycled Wood creations workshop

All 46 metros travelled to the UK from Switzerland by rail.

Delivery of final new Metro marks final phase of £362m project

The walk will leave from the Bright Futures hub on John Williamson Street.

Annual Lift the Curfew Walk to raise awareness of women's safety

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

Crime

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

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

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

Police have made eight arrests in South Tyneside as part of Operation Impact.

Eight arrests as police seize drugs, weapons and cash

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

South Tyneside shoplifter has been banned from more than 11,000 shops

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

CCTV alerted householders to a car criminal on their driveways

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Prolific thief took £12-worth of frozen chicken dippers from a shop

Sport

Matthias Jaissle (inset) has backed Matias Fernandez-Pardo to deliver as a Newcastle United striker.

The Newcastle United call Matthias Jaissle got right vs Aston Villa
Matias Fernandez-Pardo shifted onto the right flank as Newcastle United lost 1-0 to Aston Villa.
Charlie Bennett

General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Bournemouth at St James' Park on April 18, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Wilson makes NUFC move as club look to sign the next African superstar

Tino Livramento of Newcastle United in action during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Leeds United and Newcastle United at Elland Road on September 14, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC star suffers knee injury in training - return date unclear

NUFC star told he must follow West Ham example with U-turn career move

Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring the decisive goal for Arsenal (John Walton/PA)

Bruno Guimaraes' heartfelt NUFC message & Arsenal transfer struggles

Newcastle United

Why Aidan Harris' loan move from NUFC to Hebburn Town FC makes sense
Newcastle United youngster Aidan Harris has joined Hebburn Town on loan.
Mark Carruthers

Anthony Elanga of Newcastle United applauds the fans as he is substituted during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St James' Park on August 23, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

Huge Anthony Elanga injury news before Newcastle face Crystal Palace

Aidan Harris joins Hebburn Town on loan from Newcastle United.

Highly-rated Newcastle United youngster completes Hebburn loan move

NUFC have January decision to make as midfielder clause revealed

Matthias Jaissle, Manager of Newcastle United, reacts during 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 Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Matias Fernandez-Pardo decision & the three changes NUFC must make

Top stories from 3addedminutes.com

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Arsenal & Aston Villa starlets on the up

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

Regis Le Bris

RLB issues Sunderland team news update and confirms Brian Brobbey plan
Sunderland play their third game of their Europa League campaign against Lech Poznan on Thursday
Phil Smith

'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

Regis Le Bris

Régis Le Bris delivers verdict on Bournemouth defeat

Sunderland players and fans celebrate after late Europa League drama.

Noah Sadiki issues strong Sunderland squad message

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Retro

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
‘We said we would take only Jarrow men and we must stick to that’
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The riverside at South Shields where a spirit is said to have been spotted in times gone by.
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It would appear by the river when someone is lost at sea, according to the report which is included in the online Paranormal Database.

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The Jarrow marchers at the roadside in October 1936. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Colin Lynch in the dugout after winning a competition to become a 'Sunderland player'.

The year Colin became a Sunderland player re-lived by the man himself

Jarrow marchers stop for a much needed sandwich. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

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Homes & Gardens

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’
Stacey Solomon has hailied this Shark vacuum as the “vacuum of dreams” thanks to multiple features that make tackling dust and dirt more satisfying - and she’s offering a £160 discount.
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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

Sanderson Young, Gosforth

Fantastic houses take shape at Hawthorn Leslie site in Hebburn

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

Andrew Craig, Boldon

Style and elegance in abundance in this 5-bed East Boldon beauty

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

Souter Lighthouse.

Free sports and craft events at Souter Lighthouse for half term

SUPER Natural Halloween adventure at WWT Washington Wetland Centre.

Half-term Halloween fun at wetlands centre this month

Serenity Crystals and Gifts, on Fowler Street, in South Shields.

‘We’re turning three’ - Shop set to mark its birthday with a party

Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

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People

One of the new fleet of Metro trains.

Final new Metro train handed over to complete new £362m fleet
“These fantastic trains will serve the people of Tyne and Wear for many years to come”
Neil Fatkin

Singer Erin Roche, market manager Beth Durkin (right), and traders Dan Jameson, Helen Stewart, and Pauline Smith.

Traders give this verdict on measures to increase footfall to market

GoFundMe launched following teen’s tragic death

Opinion

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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...

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Kate Osborne MP: Jarrow marchers believed they deserved a better future - I am determined to keep fighting for exactly that

Kate Osborne MP

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

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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Siemens' Hebburn academy to help develop next-gen engineers

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

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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.

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People say we're irresponsible flogging our home and moving 'off-grid' into a van with two babies - but we'll halve bills

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