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South Tyneside Council is proposing to demolish Brinkburn CIO as part of a wider regeneration of the site.

Girls’ footy club fears it could fold as council axes centre pitches

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Breaking Knife attack at South Shields party left victim scarred for life

Remembrance Sunday in South Shields.

Town turns out to salute our Armed Forces

Newcastle Airport has been crowned Airport of the Year at the prestigious Aviation Industry Awards UK.

Newcastle Airport prepares for its busiest winter on record

The fake squishy toys could be dangerous.

South Tyneside Council seizes over 1,500 counterfeit squishy toys

Nursery manager Maxine Fisher, Michelle Trainer, deputy nursery manager and child care manager, Liz McHugh, chair trustees, and Nancy Maxwell, trustee and secretary.

'We feel betrayed' - Hebburn community centre chiefs demand inquiry

South Shields MP slams plans to demolish and redevelop Brinkburn CIO

Some of the damage caused to fire appliances

Fire chief slams Bonfire Night attacks on firefighters

South Shields held its annual Remembrance parade on Sunday, November 10.

Road closures set to be in place on Remembrance Sunday

South Shields shoplifter banned from every Sainsbury's in England

West Park Community Group's Suzanne Oliver and Alison Docherty, with Jarrow Bowling Club members with the new defibrillator.

Hebburn Forum funds £1,211 work to improve access to defibrillator

The Word car park, on River Drive, in South Shields is set to be closed for three months.

South Shields town centre car park set for a three-month long closure

Crime

The Durham Miners’ Hall, also known as Redhills, the home of the Durham Miners Association, will host a listening event to hear experiences of the Battle of Orgreave. The confrontation between police and miners in 1984 was a major event during the miners' strike which started that year.

Miners urged to join Orgreave inquiry event at Redhills

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man appears in court over allegations he threatened a shopkeeper

Prolific thief stole dog grooming items during a 10-day crime spree

Bradley Lowery was a regular mascot at Sunderland AFC games.

Arrest made after alleged incident involving photo of Bradley Lowery

Watch an armed robber dressed as The Joker cause terror in Morrisons

Richard Hall

Public transport menace jailed after repeated defecation in vehicles

Sport

Adam Campbell celebrates after scoring South Shields' second goal in their home game with National League North rivals Marine (photo Kevin Wilson)

South Shields forward Campbell has 'unfinished business' in FA Trophy
South Shields will visit National League North rivals Worksop Town in the FA Trophy second round this weekend.
Mark Carruthers

Calvin Bassey of Fulham holds off Matias Fernandez-Pardo of Newcastle United during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Fulham and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on November 07, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Matias Fernandez-Pardo makes decision NUFC will love

Anthony Elanga of Newcastle United looks on during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James' Park on November 02, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

'Strange' - Anthony Elanga issues injury update after four games out

NUFC forward learning new language after international switch

Newcastle United player Bruno Guimaraes celebrates with the trophy after the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England.

Bruno Guimaraes snubs NUFC's Carabao Cup triumph ahead of return

Newcastle United

Nick Pope of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior tothe Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park on September 05, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC have already found £26m replacement for 'fantastic' player
Newcastle United goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek has opened up about his start to life in the Premier League and working with Nick Pope.
Dominic Scurr

Joe Willock in the new Newcastle away kit

Joe Willock contract stand-off amid NUFC crunch time and £8.5m claim

Mailer also once had a behind the scenes role at Old Trafford.

Man Utd manager decision imminent as Eddie Howe NUFC reunion teased

Matthias Jaissle, Manager of Newcastle United, arrives at the stadium before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Fulham and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on November 07, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Matthias Jaissle makes NUFC squad decision with 11 players absent

Yoane Wissa (left), Matias Fernandez-Pardo (centre) and Will Osula.

Newcastle United have £121m problem that Matthias Jaissle must fix

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The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Man Utd and Spurs star surge into Top 10

Chelsea’s defeat to Sunderland revealed the truth about Alonso's side

Can new England star Jobe Bellingham step out of his brother's shadow?

Tuchel got it right: Cole Palmer shouldn't be in the England squad

Sunderland AFC

Sunderland fans in action during the win against Chelsea.

Sunderland issue updated message to fans ahead of NUFC derby
Sunderland issue updated message to fans ahead of Newcastle United derby.
Richard Mennear

Chris Rigg makes Sunderland silverware ambition clear and reveals remarkable Régis Le Bris workload

Rigg makes Sunderland silverware aim clear in Régis Le Bris reveal

Sunderland duo Nilson Angulo and Juan Riquelme Angulo both featured for Ecuador.

SAFC new boy nets first international goal as Angulo reveals demands

The recipients of awards at the Foundation of Light's Gala Dinner.

Foundation celebrates 25 years of changing lives at anniversary dinner

Brian Brobbey of the Netherlands reacts after picking up an injury against Germany (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Fitness specialist blasts UEFA as SAFC await Brobbey injury update

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Retro

These youngsters seemed to be having a great time during this creative session at the school 20 years ago.

Class memories from St Joseph's Primary School in 15 pictures
Our photographer spent a day at venue in 2006 and recorded scenes from all aspects of school life
Chris Cordner

The Viking, which later became the Ben Lomond in Grange Road West, hosted the Terry Slessor Duo.
The female duo Ragidolls were also due to perform.

11 great offers in South Tyneside pubs and clubs in 1991

Five-year-old Danny Carrington twice came to the rescue when two acts failed to show up at the Cookson Festival.
He jumped on stage and stole the show cracking jokes and singing songs. But Tommy the Trumpeter lost the youngster’s address and couldn’t thank him in person.
The duo was reunited after Danny’s mum read the Gazette’s plea for her son to get in touch in 1996.

The little boy who saved the Cookson Festival

Fellgate Primary School pupils celebrated winning the Becta ICT Award in 2010. We would love to hear from you if you were in the picture.

A focus on Fellgate Primary with 11 views from the school's past

Eight thousand South Tyneside had bigger issues on their mind on November 5 in 1991.
A fractured water main at the junction of Roman Road and Hylton Road in Jarrow left houses without water while 5 schools in Jarrow, and 2 in Hebburn had to close.

Here is the South Tyneside news from Bonfire Night 35 years ago

Homes & Gardens

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Andrew Craig, Boldon

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Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

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A charming Whitburn home with beautiful countryside

Food & Drink

All these South Tyneside businesses were given a new food hygiene rating in October 2026.

These businesses received a new food hygiene rating in October 2026
All of these South Tyneside businesses received a new food hygiene rating in October 2026.
Ryan Smith

Tempting Christmas gift collections from Cartwright & Butler and Prestige Hampers, packed with festive treats, sweet indulgences and savoury favourites.

Luxury Christmas hampers packed with festive surprises

The Crown & Anchor, in Jarrow.

‘Traditional’ Jarrow pub goes up for sale for £155,000

Haunted pubs in Sunderland and South Tyneside

17 most-haunted pubs where some punters have never left...

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

What's On

Co-founder of The Charlie and Carter Foundation, Sarah Cookson MBE.

Festive party for a good cause set to bring magic to South Tyneside

A scene from Billy Elliot The Musical @ Sunderland Empire. Dress Rehearsal 2. Music, Elton John. Book and Lyrics, Lee Hall. Directed by Stephen Daldry. Choreographer, Peter Darling.William Gurney (Billy), Harper Etienne (Michael), Lola Cant(Debbie), Team Bedlington.(Opening 10-11-26)©Tristram Kenton 11-2026

Billy Elliot review: A breathtaking triumph that does the region proud

The Word, in South Shields.

Join in with nostalgic singalong held in South Shields

The market will be held at The Barnes Institute.

Festive market comes to South Tyneside this weekend

Puzzles

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Keira Knightley returns to star in Waitrose's 2026 Christmas advert, reprising her role in the festive romantic storyline.

Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

People

Stephen Thompson with the 1987 BMX bike he will be riding.

Man to cycle to London on BMX fundraiser 'One Gear One Mission'
“I don’t think anyone has been stupid enough to cycle hundreds of miles on one gear”
Neil Fatkin

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister hails the 'vital' role that local journalism plays

Fireworks light up the sky at 2026 display

Opinion

Chancellor John Healey ahead of delivering the Labour Government's Budget to Parliament last week in the House of Commons.

Kate Osborne MP: Budget gives people immediate breathing space - this should not...

Last week’s budget is a good start and it will make a real difference to families in Jarrow and Gateshead East this winter.

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Council teams repaired more than 8,200 potholes last year.

South Tyneside council's road repair plans after 3,522 pothole reports

Chancellor John Healey delivering his Budget in the Commons yesterday. Photo by House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

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Cllr Alex Barr arriving at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, October 21.

Why Primrose councillor Alex Barr's conviction can't be ignored

Taking part in Halloween festivities like trick-or-treating and parties with friends can be an exciting, but also can involve risks.

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

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Business

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Water is in the headlines.

Council welcomes Government moves for more local say on water

The scene at the Port of Tyne where two vessels collided and a crane collapsed. Photo by Will Walker/North News & Pictures

Port of Tyne to restart container handling after shipping collision

Business boss Tara Mackings who wants real change to recognise the contributions made by disabled people.

Business boss with disability has called for meeting with Andy Burnham

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