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Council teams repaired more than 8,200 potholes last year.

South Tyneside council's road repair plans after 3,522 pothole reports

Chancellor John Healey delivering his Budget in the Commons yesterday. Photo by House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Emma Lewell MP: More action is needed so that this budget makes a real and posit...

Cllr Alex Barr arriving at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, October 21.

Why Primrose councillor Alex Barr's conviction can't be ignored

Taking part in Halloween festivities like trick-or-treating and parties with friends can be an exciting, but also can involve risks.

Childline: Halloween festivities are a fun time for children - but be aware of t...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, alongside MP Kate Osborne, meeting Paul Benstead, whose great-grandfather Charles took part in the Jarrow march.

Kate Osborne MP: Jarrow marchers believed they deserved a better future - I am d...

Ofcom found that more than half of children who game online played sometimes with people they have never met. Photo posed by model

Childline: Gaming companies need to put children's safety at the heart of platfo...

South Tyneside’s Reform administration has more options available than Labour councillors had previously.

Emma Lewell MP: Cabinet decisions are made only by current councillors not previ...

A young person may carry worries and concerns as they grow up. Photo posed by model

Childline: Increasing number of counselling sessions now involve mental and emot...

The marchers of the Jarrow Crusade arrive in London on October 31, 1936, and leading them through Hyde Park is their MP, Ellen Wilkinson. Photo by E Dean/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

Kate Osborne MP: Our town has a proud tradition of people standing together and ...

Significant changes have not yet been made to block the creation, viewing or sharing of nude material. Photo posed by model

Childline: Call to install nudity blocking technology on children’s smartphones ...

Are you the Samaritan who will roll up your sleeves and get stuck in to relieve someone else’s suffering?

Five-Minute Sermon: Why tough times should bring out the best in us

Save Our Stanley’s campaigners protested long and hard to try and keep the service running.

Emma Lewell MP: Stanley’s closure decision was made by Reform and Reform alone

The Kindness Challenge initiative runs between Monday, October 5 and Friday, October 9.

Childline: Challenge aiming to spread kindness in school and nurseries

The Metro is just one part of a transport system that also includes buses and trains, with all services needing to work together as one integrated network.

Kate Osborne MP: It is time to build a more affordable, reliable and integrated ...

Shields Gazette editor Richard Ord with Save Our Stanley's organiser Joanna Taylor.

Reform UK councillors face test

Childline marks International Day of Sign Languages
Childline is marking International Day of Sign Languages with a dedicated Deaf Zone on its website.
Darren Worth

Accommodation blocks at Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex, used for adult male illegal migrants who are claiming asylum in the UK.

Emma Lewell MP: Under this Labour Government, small boat arrivals have fallen to...

Despite the benefits of young people being able to connect with friends and family, it also leaves children open to risks.

Childline: New legislation must make mobile phones and tablets safer for young u...

The NHS is one of our country's and Labour Party’s greatest achievements. Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Kate Osborne MP: Postcode should not come into fairer access to NHS-funded IVF

The first two years of a child’s life play a major role in shaping lifelong development and wellbeing. Photo posed by models

Childline: Bill needs to pass to support families during a child’s critical earl...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham departs 10 Downing Street to attend his first Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday. Photo by PA Wire

Emma Lewell MP: Resetting governance so it is the people of our country the stat...

Giovanna Fletcher, chatted with a Childline practitioner on her Happy Mum podcast for the Back to School campaign.

Childline: Tackling your child’s anxiety and uncertainty when they return to sch...

Speaking in confidence to the free NSPCC Helpline can be the first step to help families to move forward.

Childline: Helpline handled record number of child welfare contacts where main c...

The scene at the Port of Tyne where two vessels collided and a crane collapsed. Photo by Will Walker/North News & Pictures

Emma Lewell MP: Government must mitigate the potential of Port of Tyne accident ...

Alex Barr pictured in 2021 when he was co-owner of Barr Porter .

EDITOR'S VIEW: Councillor’s vanishing act leaves voters in the dark

Results day, the period running up to it and days after can be difficult, assure them they are not alone. Photo posed by models

Childline: Helping young people through the anxiety and uncertainty of what thei...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner speak with police officers outside a vape shop as part of his tour of the UK to give local people a real say over the future of their high streets, including a crackdown on vape and betting shops.

Kate Osborne MP: Stronger powers are urgently needed to tackle illicit traders o...
Campaigning works – for too long, communities have watched their high streets decline around them, with vape shops, adult gaming centres and rogue businesses replacing the local services people rely on.
Kate Osborne MP

Susan Wear, the Chair of Jarrow Forward, has revealed that she is looking forward to the "huge challenge" of delivering £20million-worth of investment into Jarrow.

Jarrow's £20m youth opportunity boost

The government is building a National Care Service to address the flawed and inequitable adult social care services.

Emma Lewell MP: Government accelerates its three-year review into social care

While the online gaming community can help young people to stay connected with friends, it can bring some risks. Photo posed by model

Childline: Help your child stay safe when they take part in online gaming

Ultrabeat perform their best hits on stage.

This is who readers want to headline future Sunday Concerts

Count Binface of the Count Binface Party

Talking bins, nursery rows and a popularity test for Reform UK

Voters will head to the polls in Harton by-election.

Harton by-election omission explained: No Katie Groom, no conspiracy

Behind Closed Doors at The Customs House, on Saturday, August 1.

Behind Closed Doors at The Customs House was ‘theatrical drama at its best’

Childline’s volunteer counsellors offer advice and support both online and over the phone.

Childline: Forty years since being founded by Dame Esther Rantzen, our mission r...

The country depends on skilled welders, fabricators, electricians, engineers and technicians. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Kate Osborne MP: The future of manufacturing is being built in our region today

The Port of Tyne distributed floating pontoon platforms to trap nurdles and ease recovery.

EDITOR'S VIEW: Spill the beans, not the nurdles

Gazette editor Richard Ord and his other half Natasha shelter at the ABC gig in Bents Park.

Great music and a free shower - what more do you want for a fiver?

Planning will give them a sense of control and freedom and help you both schedule the days. Photo posed by models

Childline: Make a visual timetable to help plan the children’s summer schedule t...

The Stanley's' Stomp march makes its way along King Street, South Shields. Photo by Frank Reid

Emma Lewell MP: Stanley’s Stomp was very best of our community coming together f...

Family photos make great memories, but it is important to remember the dangers when sharing on social media. Photo posed by models

Childline: Take care when sharing family photos on social media accounts

Count Binface - could he be heading to South Shields? (Picture: Leon Neal)

'Is Count Binface heading to Harton in South Shields?'

Members of the Hillsborough Law Now campaign speaking after the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, known as the Hillsborough Law, cleared the House of Commons. Photo by Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Kate Osborne MP: Hillsborough Campaign victory means generations can count on gr...

Gazette Editor Richard Ord and campaigner Joanna Taylor.

Why 'whirlwind' Joanna will not be ignored on Stanley's nurseries

More than 3,300 counselling sessions were delivered last year to young people concerned about body image and eating disorders. Photo posed by model

Childline: Support available for those worried about their body image or eating ...

MP Emma Lewell does not share the view that planning casework is a councillor and local council matter. Photo used for illustration purposes only

Emma Lewell MP:

Editor Richard Ord, left, with Stephen Sullivan.

Show me a parapet and I'll stick my head above it... care to join me?

South Tyneside has celebrated its Armed Forces community.

Councillor reflects on supporting the borough's Armed Forces community

NSPCC Sport has an all-new website at sport.nspcc.org.uk.

Childline: NSPCC Sport helping create safe and inclusive environments so childre...

Players in Westoe Lawn Tennis Club's junior tournament, circa 1980. That guy on the bottom left looks familiar.

EDITOR'S VIEW: The golden days of South Shields' tennis

A previous Big Meeting in Durham City, where the strength of the region's unity comes together. Photo by North News & PIctures

Kate Osborne MP: Moving power to the North is exactly what is needed

Children should be old enough to feel comfortable to be left alone at home, but sure they have all contact numbers. Photo posed by model

Childline: Guidance on leaving a child on their own during the summer holidays

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street announcing his resignation. Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA

Emma Lewell MP: I was elected as an MP to seek your advancement – not mine

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall. Can you spot Kate Osborne?

What does Andy Burnham's selfie tell us about our own Jarrow MP?

The Old Town Hall, in South Shields' Market Place.

Readers have their say on the future of South Shields Old Town Hall

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