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The incident happened at Tyne Dock Metro station. Photo: Google Maps.

Two men jailed following an attack at Tyne Dock Metro station Karon Kelly

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of affray following an incident outside of The Wouldhave pub in South Shields. Photo: North News.

Man arrested following incident at a South Shields Wetherspoons pub Ryan Smith

Ricky Gleeson appeared on BBC Radio 4.

HoodEx founder discusses impact in South Shields on national radio Holly Allton

South Shields FC partners with A & M Digi Home SolutionsCredit: South Shields FC

South Shields FC announces partnership with A & M Digi Home Solutions Hayley Lovely

The Steamboat, on Mill Dam in South Shields. Photo: Google Maps.

Historic South Shields pub set to host the Mayor’s charity night Ryan Smith

The New Sundial will be offering a viewing point for the display.

The New Sundial to be official sponsor for South Shields fireworks Holly Allton

Cllr Ellison is pictured with Lesley Thompson, Operations Manager, Fostering and Connected Care, and Chris Ring, Head of Children's and Families' Social Care (right) with some of the kinship carers.

A programme of support to be launched this week for kinship carers Hayley Lovely

Lisa Bainbridge

Hebburn woman completes 1000 day running challenge Hayley Lovely

Mr Brian Gaskin and his family, from Ontario, Canada, visit the Royal Scots Regimental Museum at Edinburgh Castle to view the Victoria Cross and other medals, awarded to his grandfather, Private Henry H. Robson, for 'the most conspicuous bravery' whilst serving as a regular soldier in the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Scots in the First World War.

Three generations honour Victoria Cross recipient and WW1 veteran Evie Lake

Police were called after lunchtime on Tuesday.

Man treated in hospital after assault at South Shields Wetherspoons Jason Button

Back left to right: Alison Wilson, Simon Tate, Angie Comerford, Kirsty Robson, and Stephanie McDowell. Front left to right: Emma Butler, Steph Comerford and Paul Rogers under the Sycamore Gap tree.

Woman expresses her anger over the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree Ryan Smith

Traffic and Travel See more

South Shields interchange.

Metro issue advice to travellers as Go North East bus strikes continue Jason Button

New Tyne and Wear Metro trains begin testing phase ahead of rollout Jason Button

South Shields Interchange. on the day of the Great North Run 2023. Pic via Nexus.

Metro has 'busiest ever day' on date of Great North Run 2023 Nic Marko

South Tyneside closed roads: The full list of closed roads for the 2023 Great North Run. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Closed roads: The full list of closed roads for the Great North Run Jason Button

Go North East offer drivers “inflation-busting” pay rise Holly Allton

When are metros running across the Bank Holiday Weekend?

When is the Metro running over August Bank Holiday weekend? Jason Button

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The case of influencer Mahek Bukhari, who was convicted of double murder, will be discussed in a new ITV documentary called TikTok: Murders Gone Viral. (Pic: TikTok/@maybvlogs)

ITV documentary TikTok Murders Gone Viral to look at three real crimes Rochelle Barrand

Jade Ward, who was stabbed and strangled by her estranged partner Russell Marsh in 2021. Credit: PA

Parents who kill their partner or ex will lose rights over children Imogen Howse

Drew Patchin, aged 10, who has a rare kind of brain tumour called ependymoma, is pictured on a trip to Disney World with Winnie the Pooh. Photo by TikTok.

Tiktokers help cancer patient, 10, feel like a celeb at Disney World Rochelle Barrand

Crime See more

South Shields man arrested after bomb experts called to a house has admitted having an explosive substance

Man arrested after experts called admits having explosive substance Karon Kelly

Bradley Lowery

Police arrest two men over alleged mocking of Bradley Lowery Ryan Smith

A man has been charged with a public order offence over alleged comments made about the Munich Air Disaster. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Man charged over alleged Munich Air Disaster comments Ryan Smith

The damage to the tree is being treated as criminal. (Image: Getty Images)

Police issue update on Sycamore Gap as fundraising set up for area Jason Button

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the “deliberate felling” of the Sycamore Gap tree. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Police arrest 16-year-old boy over with Sycamore Gap tree felling Ryan Smith

Newcastle Crown Court.

Brute held knife to puppy’s throat and attacked ex partner Karon Kelly

He was found by Northumbria Police.

Driver banned after being caught at lowest illegal alcohol level Gareth Crickmer

South Shields Magistrates Court.

Man facing 36 month driving ban after being caught drunk driving Gareth Crickmer

Weather See more

Weather forecasters are predicting warm conditions for the time of year.

South Tyneside weather: Will the North East see an October heatwave? Jason Button

The warning is in place over two days this week as a result of Storm Agnes hitting the UK.

Met Office updates yellow warning of wind for two days this week Jason Button

Great North Run weather: Met Office and BBC issue predictions for Newcastle and South Shields this weekend (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Great North Run weather: Met Office and BBC issue predictions Jason Button

When will temperatures peak in South Tyneside this week?

South Tyneside weather: When will temperatures peak this week? Jason Button

Business See more

Adrian Bartle, of UK Land Estates and Andrew Dawson, of Castle Housing Services at St George’s House.

Hebburn firm to bring historic building into 21st century Tom Patterson

Tyneside Homes Improvements' finance controller Anthony McMahon, left, with operations and CRM chief Anthony McMahon and staff members.

National award nomination for 'kitchen table' business Tom Patterson

South Shields Wilko staff say farewell to the storeCredit: South Shields Wilko

Wilko staff say farewell as store closes after 27 years trading Hayley Lovely

Left to right, South Shields FC head of merchandise and partnerships Harry Duwell, Newcastle Building Society area manager David Pearson and South Shields FC head of media and communications Daniel Prince.

South Shields FC announce Newcastle Building Society as a new partner Jason Button

Politics See more

Avant Homes is proposing to build 260 new homes at the site of South Tyneside College (CGI Indicative of housetypes to be built)

Plans officially submitted to demolish college and build huge housing estate Chris Binding

Former Park Methodist Church, Bede Burn Road, Jarrow. Picture: Google Maps

Flats plan for historic former church-turned-auction rooms to go ahead Chris Binding

Harbour Lights, Lawe Road, South Shields. Picture: Google Maps

Plans approved for revamp of pub, including new pizza oven area Chris Binding

Education See more

Strike action in South TynesideCredit: UCU

Strike action begins at Tyne Coast College as 'fair pay' is demanded Hayley Lovely

Strikes have been conducted by various NHS staff members, including consultants, junior doctors, nurses, and ambulance workers.

NHS plea to only use A&E for life threatening emergencies Hayley Lovely

St Wilfrid’s RC College, South Shields.

‘Outstanding’ secondary school to host open evening for Year 6 pupils Hayley Lovely

Pupils of St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Hebburn.Credit: Sass Media

Hebburn secondary school to host open evening this week Hayley Lovely

Health See more

These are some of the sites with new food hygiene ratings.

All new five star hygiene ratings given in South Tyneside in September Jason Button

Dr Rak Bhalla

A popular South Tyneside GP retires after 41 years Hayley Lovely

The charity enjoys celebrity support from TV star Claudia Winkleman (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images)

Support celebrity style against child cancer cause Chris Page

People See more

Council back calls for "proactive enforcement" to prevent under-18s vaping Nic Marko

Independent councillors call for Ofsted reassurance and action Nic Marko

Charley Foster with Dokan coach Eleisha Mitchinson.

Karate kids punch above their weight at national contest Tom Patterson

Joe McElderry shot to fame after winning The X Factor in 2009.

Joe McElderry to take part in Tynemouth sea dip to celebrate new song Holly Allton

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Lucy Letby received a rare whole life order after being convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six more while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit between 2015 and 2016. (Credit: Getty Images)

Hospital probed for corporate manslaughter after Lucy Letby murders Heather Carrick

The Prime Minister has unveiled plans to scrap A-levels in a huge shake-up to the UK’s education system. Credit: Carl Court/Getty Images

A-levels and T Levels to be scrapped, Rishi Sunak announces Imogen Howse

Firefighters work on the site of a bus accident on 3 October in Mestre, near Venice (Photo: MARCO SABADIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Bus crash in Venice kills 21 and leaves dozens injured Alex Nelson