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Lee Whitfield is set to showcase his medical footwear designs on the world stage.

Medical footwear device designer to showcase talents on world stage

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

Ken Wood, a South Tyneside taxi driver, has branded South Tyneside Council's decision to remove the knowledge test from taxi licence applications as "a disgrace".

Taxi drivers no longer need a ‘knowledge test’ under new council rules

Clegwell & Hartleyburn Community Hub's youth provision faces closure following a funding blow.

South Tyneside youth centre faces closure following a funding blow

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Care worker given road ban after being caught drink-driving

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

Headteacher Tina Murphy and pupils at Holy Trinity Church of England Academy are celebrating their Ofsted success.

‘All pupils are treasured’ - School receives top praise from Ofsted

Construction of South Tyneside’s new college is running to schedule

Seafront walkers express concerns over the future of a former pub

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

David Fairlamb and Georgia Sybenga are set to climb the height of Mount Everest for charity.

Dad and daughter set to scale the height of Mount Everest

South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade (SSVLB) members taking part in a training session on Sunday, October 4.

South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade sees record number of call outs

A South Shields pub and restaurant boss has vowed to fight on after being fined £44,000 due to an unpaid tax bill.

Restaurant boss hit with fine for owing thousands in unpaid tax

Windmill sails removed as ‘all options’ are explored to replace them
Whitburn Windmill’s sails have been removed as funding options are explored to replace them.
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Neve Dunn is celebrating securing a bronze medal at the 'skills Olympics'.

Student celebrates winning bronze at the ‘skills Olympics’

The Ministry of Justice

New court aims to rehabilitate South Tyneside female offenders

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

'One more chance’ given to a man who is banned from South Shields

Major maintenance work is underway on the historic clock tower at South Shields Town Hall.

Council refuses to reveal cost of major town hall clock tower repairs

Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS) Chief Officr Grahame Cassidy.

A fifth of South Tyneside pensioners experiencing income deprivation

Council leader Paul Mackings.

Reform council leader on axing of Stanley's nurseries

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Woman's bravery leads to 35-month prison term for Gateshead man

Paul Butler, CEO of the North East Automotive Alliance.

Nissan’s electric car plans welcomed by North East automotive group

A multi-agency operation to clean up the nurdles was initiated in August.

Port of Tyne chief pushes for change after nurdle spill

Calls for South Tyneside’s Reform leader to expel two top councillors

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

South Tyneside man breaches court order to stay away from mum
Mum used mobile phone to record her son being abusive to her outside her home in South Shields.
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The Viking Centre, in Jarrow

Burglar stole £150 from a Jarrow Subway during a late-night raid

South Shields Town Hall.

Borough residents asked to share their views on a new Local Plan

Shop owner Yogendran Mutthulingam with his sister Archa Unnikrishnan.

Hebburn entrepreneur officially opens his newest shop in Jarrow

Sophie and Stephen Dupear, the founders of Jamesie's Mission, with RVI staff and friends.

We’re hoping to support more families by giving our charity a home

Those driving into South Shields for the Great North Run on Sunday, September 13, will face higher daily parking charges.

Backlash after parking charges raised by 25% for the Great North Run

Members and staff of the Gym Group South Shields have taken on a coastal walk for the STS Charity, the official charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

South Shields gymgoers back the borough’s NHS charity

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Drunk motorist drove to a shop two streets away from his house

Peter Bennett, headteacher at Mortimer Primary School, is celebrating securing a green space for pupils.

South Shields school celebrates its new-found green space

Developer speaks out on 44-room South Shields guest house plans

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Jarrow man stole £2,000-worth of jewellery from his own grandmother

Man was apprehended in Tesco.

South Tyneside man carried knife after loss of dog

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

South Tyneside drink-driver caught three times over limit by cops

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man charged with sex offences against South Tyneside children

Left to right, Shaun Powell, operations director at Castle, Adrian Bartle, construction director at UK Land Estates, and Fraser Adamson, project manager at Castle.

Sustainability focus for Hebburn firm

Cllr Ernest Gibson speaking at a climate summit.

Council faces backlash over climate pledge

Haven Court care home, in South Shields.

Murderer gets suspended sentence for South Shields care home burglary

Burglar targeted South Tyneside College.

College burglar spared jail after theft spree

South Shields and Westoe Club has received £1,000 from the Miller Homes Community Fund.

House builder’s community fund gives summer holiday boost to children

Whitburn residents are set to be consulted over proposals to establish a parish council for the village.

Whitburn residents set to have their say on parish council proposals

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