Shields Gazette Tony Gillan https://www.shieldsgazette.com/author/tony-gillan/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from Shields Gazette Tony Gillan and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:22:56 GMT 2026-10-22T13:22:56Z en-gb Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 <![CDATA[Huge spike in respiratory illness sees early face mask return in South Tyneside hospitals]]> https://www.shieldsgazette.com/health/huge-spike-in-respiratory-illness-sees-early-face-mask-return-in-south-tyneside-hospitals-9303779 The rise in winter viruses has also affected NHS staff.

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:06:55 GMT 9303779 STSFT 2026-10-22T12:06:55+00:00 <![CDATA[Christmas meal appeal for older people across South Tyneside]]> https://www.shieldsgazette.com/community/age-concern-christmas-meal-appeal-for-older-people-across-south-tyneside-9299079 The charity wants to deliver 200 meals to the old and vulnerable of the borough this Christmas.

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:30:22 GMT 9299079 3rd party 2026-10-22T10:30:22+00:00 <![CDATA[Half-term Halloween fun at wetlands centre this month]]> https://www.shieldsgazette.com/whats-on/things-to-do/half-term-halloween-fun-at-wetlands-centre-this-month-9288758 Kids can enjoy half-term with hands-on craft activities, autumn wildlife and wetland folklore.

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