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Blue Badge holders left furious following parking fines Hayley Lovely

Lidl has announced it is considering two South Shields locations as part of its latest expansion

Lidl releases desired new locations including two in South Shields Rebecca Braybrook

Urge to minimise food waste (photo: Adobe)

Stop Food Waste Day tips Hayley Lovely

Cost of living crisis is having a major impact on so many people Hayley Lovely

Criminals are after NatWest customers' bank details.

Email scam warning to NatWest customers Tony Gillan

Fruit and vegetables

People struggling to afford healthy food due to cost-of-living crisis Hayley Lovely

Chief Executive Officer Craig Storey

Struggling companies can access funding from energy experts Hayley Lovely

A warning has been issued to phone users over a WhatsApp scam.

Warning over WhatsApp scam

Bambi mug from the Disney range would make a sweet Mother's Day gift

Disney-inspired Mother's Day gifts are on sale now Sue Wilkinson

Angie with a food donation

Take a look inside at Hebburn Helps and how the volunteers help the community Hayley Lovely

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs Jacob Little

Loading up the Holland's pies on the drone for delivery (photo: Ben Frith)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s a pie! Nigel Booth

Peter Kerrigan joins Manor House Funerals of Fowler Street

Ad Feature Peter Kerrigan joins Manor House Funerals of Fowler Street Nick Drainey

A number of north east museums and galleries are opening their doors as warm spaces.

Tyneside museums welcoming visitors for cost of living support Jason Button

Sign up for the Shields Gazette's email newsletters today.

How to sign up for the Gazette's free email newsletters Debra Fox

Which car will be most popular in 2023? (above) (photo: Adobe)

Predicting most popular cars for 2023 market Nigel Booth

Nearly a half of Brits are worried about losing their job (photo: Adobe)

Nearly half of Brits are worried about losing their job Nigel Booth

In survey Audi A1 was car with the lowest running costs (photo: Adobe)

Data reveals UK’s favourite cars that cost you most and least to run Nigel Booth

Start the year off by downloading a digital budget planner (photo: Adobe)

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living Nigel Booth

Hikes have been approved for ticket prices on the Metro and Shields Ferry

Metro and Shields Ferry ticket price hikes approved Daniel Holland

New year, new career - experts share job-hunting tips Sue Wilkinson

Transport chiefs are expected to approve a fresh hike in ticket prices on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Planned Tyne and Wear Metro fare hikes branded ‘insulting’ Daniel Holland

Shots of Whitburn Lodge Fire (01-01-2023) being tackled by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
Photos by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS):Whitburn Lodge New Year's Day fire

Calls to demolish derelict Whitburn Lodge following fire Nic Marko

Mortimer Community College pupil Bradley George has ran 7 half marathons in 7 days for Key 2 Life foodbank.

South Shields teenager raises over £1,000 for local food bank Sam Johnson

A Metro passes through the reopened line between Pelaw and South Shields.

Metro ticket costs to be capped at £4 per day James Harrison

In case you can't keep out of a supermarket for more than 24 hours.

Supermarket opening hours on New Year’s Day Tony Gillan

Ratings range from zero to five stars

Latest food hygiene ratings for local businesses released Sam Johnson

Collingwood Grange, Miller Homes’ newest North Shields development on Norham Road

Ad Feature North Shields: report highlights energy savings for new build homes Jackie Mitchell

South Shields Town Hall.

Praise for winter poverty initiatives Chris Binding

The pool Haven Point, South Shields.

'No plans' to drop temperature at swimming pools to save on energy bills Tony Gillan

Families are facing a range of financial pressures this winter.

Loan sharks, domestic violence and shoplifting among winter household concerns James Harrison

Campaigners are warning of a looming mental health crisis as family's face financial challenges this winter.

Campaigners warn of impact on mental health from rising bills James Harrison

Ocean Road Community Association, South Shields

Ocean Road Community Association to host first ever toy collective Sam Johnson

Hebburn Helps Alison Wilson.

Hebburn Helps appealing for donations as families face tough times Hayley Lovely

King Street, South Shields - footfall in the borough has continued to struggle since the coronavirus pandemic.

Post-pandemic footfall still sluggish in South Tyneside Nic Marko

Tolls to use the Tyne Tunnel are set to rise again in 2023.

Drivers facing Tyne Tunnel toll rise in 2023 Daniel Holland

Metro bosses are planning to implement a £2 fare cap plans this winter.

Travel bosses plotting Metro ticket price cap Daniel Holland

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween Sophie Wills

Gazette readers have been recommending their favourite bars and pubs across the borough. See if there's somewhere new for you to try.

10 South Tyneside bars and pubs for autumn drinks Debra Fox

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made an emergency statement from the Treasury, in London, to confirm u-turns on several key Government policies.

MPs slams Government's latest economic u-turns James Harrison

The Tyne and Wear Metro is set to be hit by more industrial action.

Metro engineer strike threatens timetables Daniel Holland

Library assistants Lynn Hobson, Suzanne Chadaway and Stacy Miller at the Word, in South Shields, one of the 'warm and welcoming' locations being set up by South Tyneside Council during the colder months.

More details confirmed for 'warm and welcoming' places scheme Chris Binding

Who had the cheapest trolley?

The cost of your supermarket shopping in South Tyneside By The Newsroom

The new energy price cap in Sheffield will be lower than in many parts of Britain due to a quirk in how the limit is set by the regulator Ofgem (file photo by PA)

British Gas offering grants to help with energy debts Hayley Lovely

Prime Minister Liz Truss opens a debate on UK Energy costs in the House of Commons after unveiling plans for a freeze on domestic fuel bills.

Borough MPs slam energy bills price cap plan James Harrison

The shutdown for the Metro Flow works is expected to be the biggest and longest in the network's history.

Travellers told to plan for 'longest and biggest' ever Metro works shutdown Chris Binding

The Dove treehouse at Ramside Hall can accommodate up to 40 guests for a wedding ceremony, followed by reception drinks on the terrace. Picture: Sorted PR.

Ramside Hall Hotel unveils new treehouse as dreamy wedding venue Debra Fox

Business mentors line-up to help small firms (photo: Adobe)

Business mentors line-up to join national effort to support small firms Chris Page

Jess McConnell left the pub game three months ago and is pleased with his decision.

South Tyneside pub landlord and brewer calls time after 40 years Tony Gillan

Small British businesses set to go big on 100 digital billboards

Ten small British businesses set to go big on 100 digital billboards around UK Nigel Booth

In the mood for a takeaway kebab this weekend? We take a look at some of the readers' recommendations for where to go for your takeaway treat!

Where to go for a takeaway kebab in South Shields this weekend Debra Fox

Give your living room the makeover of your dreams, and enjoy a 20 per cent reader discount Pic credit: Little Greene

Ad Feature 6 colours perfect for your lounge makeover Nick Drainey

There are plenty of retailers offering discounts to Blue Card holders.

Blue Light Card back-to-school deals and discounts available now Colin Ainscough

Readers have been nominating their favourite places to go for a cooked breakfast. Perfect if you're looking for some inspiration!

Seven places to go in South Tyneside for a cooked breakfast Debra Fox

Metro bosses hope the Metro Flow project will be worth the temporary pain for commuters.

Countdown to Metro line closure between Pelaw and South Shields Daniel Holland