Fiona Thompson
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Lindy Woodrow shared these photos of South Shields Sea Swimmers showing members who met at Little Haven during the first lockdown, initially calling themselves the Groyne Herd. She added: "The cold water was tremendous for our mental health and we formed strong friendships. The group is Norma Thompson, Sarah Thorell, Helen Collins, Alison Symonds and me."

17 photos capture the joy of sea swimming off South Shields

King Street, South Shields

Concern as mental health referrals in South Tyneside drop during pandemic

Nurses at the Royal Free Hospital, London, simulate the administration of the Pfizer vaccine to support staff training ahead of the rollout.

First Covid vaccines arrive - but over 80s could be waiting months

Norma Thirlwall, the mum of Little Mix starJade Thirlwall.

Watch as Jade Thirlwall's mam Norma joins in Cancer Connections challenge

Studies are looking at how dogs can sniff out viruses as scientists continue to look at ways to beat the coronavirus crisis.

Sniffer dog skills could be key in helping beat Covid-19

Sheep in Ireshopeburn are fed after snow fell across Weardale.

Snowy scenes as Met Office predicts wintry showers to continue

A drone image taken by Highways England as work is carried out at Testo's Roundabout.

Change of plan over weekend roadworks at Testo's Roundabout

Beamish Museum is looking forward to welcoming back visitors as it reopens its grounds following the easing of the national lockdown.

Beamish Museum opens its grounds to visitors in lead up to Christmas

Campaigners pictured outside Nissan during an earlier demonstration.

Anti No-Deal Brexit campaigners ready to stage demo outside Nissan

Alfie Solomon, 11 and Gabriella Solomon, six, with the shivering snowman and penguin inflatables.

Family create massive festive display to share in the joy of Christmas

The leaders of seven councils across the North East have welcomed news a Covid-19 vaccine will be made available from next week.

North East leaders ready to support 'mammoth task' of Covid vaccine programme

Prime Minister Boris Johnson pictured leaving 10 Downing Street ahead of today's PMQs in the House of Commons, where he was questioned by South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck.

Prime Minister's 'achievements' questioned by South Shields MP

CeX will move into the former Carphone Warehouse shop on the other side of the Metro bridge in King Street.

South Shields shop on the move in town centre as it signs 10-year lease

Northumbria Police arrested a 33-year-old man in South Shields following a call from the Guardians of the North.

Man arrested after Guardian of the North call to police

The emergency services responded following reports a man had fallen near to Camel Island in Marsden.

Man dies after reports of cliff fall in South Shields

The incident happened on Dene Terrace area of Jarrow, with the man running off towards York Avenue. Image copyright Google Maps.

Sex assault investigation launched after woman is grabbed on street

Kate Jacobs and her daughter Isla were with their family when Kate's niece and Isla's cousin had a fall and was injured.

Family's fury at £200 parking fines after girl was injured in fall

An aunt and mum have been left furious after they have been left to pay fines totalling £200 after a medical emergency meant they ran over their car park ticket time.

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Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds, pictured after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak gave a statement to MPs in the House of Commons on economic measures for the second national lockdown in England, has raised concerns about what plans will be in place after the restrictions end. Picture: PA.

Labour's calls not to let England return to pre-lockdown 'shambles'

Sunderland's coroner's officers are based at Sunderland Civic Centre.

North East appeal launched to find pensioner's family

The Exmoor ponies have made a return to Cleadon Hills to manage the land over the winter.

Cleadon Hills ponies return for their winter stay at nature reserve

The front of a BMW and a house were badly damaged by the blaze.

Arson inquiry underway after car blaze spreads to South Shields home

Photos from Highways England show how progress has been made as it builds a new flyover at Testo's Roundabout in Boldon.

Drone photos show progress of A19 Testo's flyover project

Photos captured by Northumbria Police during the week-long Operation Sceptre.

127 people arrested and 59 weapons seized in knife crime clampdown

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne, who was elected to the role in the December 2019 General Election.

MP looks to work with new council leader after councillor's Labour departure

More than three in five coronavirus fines have gone unpaid in some parts of England, figures suggest.

North East listed among places where Covid fines are most likely to go unpaid

A number of Metro services have been cancelled today due to the availability of drivers.

Metro passengers warned to make extra time for journeys due to cancellations

Campaigners against a No-Deal Brexit will gather outside the Port of Tyne for a demonstration.

Anti-No Deal Brexit campaigners plan protest at gates of Port of Tyne

The decision of Iain Malcolm to leave the Labour Party and South Tyneside Council has been welcomed by South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck.

MP welcomes decision of Iain Malcolm to step down from Labour and council roles

South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck has welcomed the departure of council leader Iain Malcolm in the wake of years of unrest between the two Labour politicians.

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Iain Malcolm is no longer a serving South Tyneside Council member.

Iain Malcolm stands down as councillor and leader of South Tyneside Council

Iain Malcolm has left the Labour Party.

South Tyneside Council leader Iain Malcolm leaves Labour Party

A look back at day one of lockdown 2 with new restrictions and closures in King Street, South Shields. The Government will decide on the next steps out of the restrictions next week.

This is when a decision will be made about restrictions after lockdown 2

South Tyneside's Christmas Lights Switch on will be a virtual affair this year.

Christmas light switch set to go online with virtual first

A number of Metro services have been cancelled today due to driver availaibility.

Morning Metro trains cancelled over staffing problems

Low-cost carrier easyJet has slumped to the first ever full-year loss in its 25-year history as the coronavirus crisis sent it nosediving into the red by £1.27 billion.

EasyJet in the red as pandemic results in its first ever full-year loss

Health Secretary Matt Hancock during a media briefing in Downing Street on coronavirus yesterday.

Lockdown extension not ruled out with concerns raised over tier system

Metros will run to a reduced winter timetable from November 29 until March 2021.

Metro timetable cut back as new drivers are trained up

A video grab taken from the twitter feed of Prime Minister Boris Johnson after he was instructed to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace following a meeting with MP Lee Anderson, who has since tested positive for Covid-19.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson in self-isolation

A number of morning services have been cancelled today due to driver availability.

Morning Metros cancelled over driver availability

Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall has said it is empowering for women to sing about sex and highlighted how men have done it for decades without question.

Jade Thirlwall defends risque lyrics to Little Mix’s new songs

Queen Elizabeth II during the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, in Whitehall, London, on Sunday.

Four-day Bank Holiday to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022

Arash Rezakhani appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates Court over foog hygiene breaches at the Pizza King takeaway in Houghton

Takeaway manager hid from health inspectors in rat-infested shop

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther has thanked his workers for their efforts in keeping people safe around this bonfire night.

Cancelled organised bonfire nights leads to rise in callouts for firecrews

British Army soldiers, 1st battalion Coldstream Guards, staff a coronavirus testing centre set up at the Merseyside Caribbean Council Community Centre in Liverpool, north west England, on November 10, 2020 during a city-wide mass testing pilot operation. -

Every area in North East has signed up to mass Covid testing scheme

Northumbria Police has released these images as they try and trace a man they would like to speak to as part of inquiries.

Search for naked cyclist after he approaches women to ask for sex acts

South Tyneside Council staff pictured earlier this year as they worked to provide support through the hub.

Covid support hub reinstated to help those at greatest risk from virus

Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe is an inmate in HMP Frankland in Durham.

Yorkshire Ripper ‘declined Covid treatment’ at North East hospital

People queue at a Coronavirus testing centre at the Liverpool Tennis Centre in Wavertree, part of the mass Covid-19 testing in Liverpool. Photo by PA.

Mass testing for coronavirus to be rolled out

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