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Leader of Reform UK on South Tyneside Council Councillor Paul Mackings.

South Tyneside Council stripped of major planning authority

Fire Engine. Source: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue.

South Tyneside sent fire risk warning - here's what people must do

Northumbria Police chiefs urged people to report any information or intelligence they have around nuisance riders, stressing they will take action where possible.

Nuisance e-bike owners fired stark South Tyneside housing warning

88 Albert Road, Jarrow. Pic Via Google Maps.

Concerns HMO will 'impact character' of Jarrow sees plans thrown out

1 Pembroke Terrace, South Shields. Pic Via Google Maps.

South Shields 'double' HMO bid kicked out as MP wades into criticism

New plans submitted for six-bedroom HMO at Surrey Street in Jarrow | Google

'Significant public objection' sees Jarrow HMO plans rejected

Council leader Paul Mackings.

'We need a Nigel Farage' - Council leader on his journey to Reform

A presentation from South Tyneside Council officers outlined how in the 2024-25 academic year 69 pupils in the borough were permanently excluded from schools.

The shock number of South Tyneside school expulsions and suspensions

South Tyneside Primrose ward councillor John Robertson

Councillor who bullied staff claims he's victim of 'hate campaign'

Kopernik, Dunn House, North Bridge Street, Sunderland

Northumbria Police sounds alarm over shop boss's bootleg tobacco link

South Tyneside Local Plan hearings

Next steps set out for huge South Tyneside development blueprint

A 4.95% council tax rise and more than £11million of savings proposed to balance the books have moved a step closer

South Tyneside council tax rise and £11m savings plans a step closer

David Francis, Beacon and Bents (2023)

I hope my idea can extend lives and potentially even save them

South Tyneside Local Plan hearings

Plea for housing to meet local needs amid 465-home development

Hebburn Central

New antisocial behaviour policy approved as incidents drop

Cllr Ruth Berkley - Horsley Hill

We've been held back and must do more now to tackle youth unemployment

The opening of the second stage of hearings into South Tyneside Council's Local Plan

Council looks at limits on takeaways as childhood obesity keeps rising
Council chiefs have highlighted the importance of limiting takeaways in South Tyneside to help tackle obesity as part of discussions around a blueprint for future development in the borough.
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South Shields Town Hall

We're making good progress tackling our ecological emergency

Holiday Inn Newcastle South in Boldon

Scared locals raise fears over major 1,200-home development

The opening of the second stage of hearings into South Tyneside Council's Local Plan

Warning over HMO surge as 'developers laugh all the way to the bank'

South Shields Town Hall

Latest on council tax scheme where bills can be cut by up to 90pc

South Shields Town Hall

Domestic abuse update reveals more than 1,000 helped in 12 months

The opening of the second stage of hearings into South Tyneside Council's Local Plan

Concerns raised over housing plans at former South Shields school

The opening of the second stage of hearings into South Tyneside Council's Local Plan

Warning of uproar over plan to build houses on former school

The opening of the second stage of hearings into South Tyneside Council's Local Plan

Massive blueprint for borough's future under spotlight again

Durham Court, Hebburn

Work to rehouse elderly residents before demolition 'going quite well'

Tyne and Wear Metro sign

Raft of complaints over new Metro station car parking charges

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service fire engine

Arson spike grips Tyne and Wear and fire chiefs target hotspots
Fire brigade chiefs stressed work is taking place to tackle deliberate fires across the Tyne and Wear region after the latest figures showed incidents rose by a third compared to the previous year.
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Jade Thirlwall and Richard Ord receive Freedom of the Borough at a special ceremony at South Shields Town Hall

14 amazing pictures as Jade Thirlwall given borough's highest honour

Jade Thirlwall receives Freedom of the Borough from South Tyneside mayor Jay Potts

Jade Thirlwall given one of the best things ever at special ceremony

Riddicks building, South Shields

Key ruling seals future of South Shields' landmark Riddicks building

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn

School learns outcome of plans to totally transform sports facilities

South Shields Town Hall

Scale of homelessness among 16 and 17-year-olds laid bare

South Shields Town Hall.

Councillor complaints latest after reports hit 'very high' levels

South Shields Town Hall

South Tyneside backs new council house repairs plan – what it means

Police on duty outside the stadium prior to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on January 06, 2024

Police give update on major operation for Tyne-Wear derby

South Shields Town Hall

Police update on off-road biking scourge and anti-social behaviour

Opening of South Tyneside Local Plan hearings

Hearings over key development blueprint delayed amid access concerns

Cotswold Lane And Hubert Street Junction, Boldon Colliery

Congestion-busting plan to slash rush-hour delays at key junction

Warnings have been issued ahead of Bonfire Night

Blunt message in stern Bonfire Night warning for South Tyneside

South Shields Town Hall

Huge cost of missed medical bookings as ‘forgotten’ bookings blamed

South Shields Town Hall.

Significant change to council housing satisfaction but key gaps remain

South Tyneside's councillors voted to bestow the prestigious Honorary Freedom of the Borough to singer Jade Thirlwall

Greggs' pasty jibe as JADE labelled too young for borough's top honour

Jade Thirlwall has been honoured by South Tyneside Council

Jade Thirlwall and fish and chip shop owner granted prestigious award

Councillor David Kennedy, South Tyneside Alliance Group leader

Tighter controls mooted to stop new shared houses without permission

Cllr John McCabe was previously South Tyneside’s mayor

Council sounds budget black hole alarm and there is no magic wand

Calls have been made for more to be done with South Tyneside schools to prevent young people smoking and vaping

Schools face fresh demands to ramp up action to stop kids vaping

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