Christmas

Ho, ho and furthermore, ho. At least Christmas is done with now.

‘Tis the season to be glad it’s all done with Tony Gillan

Make the most of Twixmas to get outdoors

Twixmas explained - and ideas on how to spend your time off Sue Wilkinson

Pictures from Sandhaven Beach in South Shields on Christmas morning.

Eight pictures of dogs, dippers and walkers enjoying Christmas at the beach Ross Robertson

Mark Patterson with some of the toys dropped off at Morrisons in South Shields.

You've made Christmas special for 4,500 needy children Tom Patterson

Sir David Attenborough the most sought after guest speaker (photo: Getty Images)

UK’s ultimate Christmas dinner guest is named Nigel Booth

These South Tyneside pubs will all open their doors on Christmas Day.

These South Tyneside pubs open on Christmas Day Tony Gillan

Limited edition Elton John Marmite

Great last minute gift of Elton John Marmite Chris Page

A traditional roast dinner contains things not always good for your pet pooch

Feeding your dog Christmas dinner leftovers can leave them feeling ill Chris Page

Celebrating Christmas across the North East with your Santa Paws pet pictures.

Countdown to Christmas with your Santa Paws pictures Debra Fox

Santa Claus and his helpers ready to receive letters from around the world

UK Capital of Christmas is crowned in survey! Nigel Booth

Home Alone voted top Christmas movie by Brits (photo: Adobe)

Brits have chosen their favourite festive films Nigel Booth

Christmas season poses a number of dangers for our precious pets (photo: Adobe)

Keeping pets safe this Christmas with PDSA Nigel Booth

Four year-old McKenzie became an angel at St Peter's in Jarrow.

Churches offering children 'angel wings' for Christmas Tony Gillan

Enjoy an afternoon tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Enjoy a range of tasty treats and gifts at The Lane this Christmas Chris Page

A full list of closed South Tyneside Council buildings over Christmas and the New Year has been released.

Full list of closed South Tyneside Council buildings over festive period Jason Button

EmployAbility group making cards.

Christmas art market offering unique festive creations in town centre Ross Robertson

Celebrating Baby's First Christmas with families across South Tyneside - thank you to everyone who contributed a photo.

South Tyneside families celebrate baby's first Christmas - picture special Debra Fox

Carluccio's advent calendar

Introducing Carluccio’s and Mariage Frères 2022 advent calendars Chris Page

Viv Watts of Hope4Kidz.

Gazette toy appeal charity's appeal for volunteers Tom Patterson

Women’s gifts for Christmas 2022: best present ideas for mum, wife, sister or friends, from jewellery to books

Christmas gift ideas for mums, including jewellery, sportswear, books Katrina Conaglen

When are Go North East and Stagecoach buses running over Christmas and New Year across Tyne and Wear?

Go North East and Stagecoach release Christmas and New Year schedules Jason Button

Hedworth Hall Christmas dinner offer.

Free Christmas dinner offer to community champions Tom Patterson