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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

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

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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

A man has been charged with murder after a woman died from a gunshot wound. Carrie Slater, 37, was found with serious injuries on Thursday near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, and died in hospital on Saturday evening, Leicestershire Police said.

Family pay tribute to woman shot dead - as man faces murder charge Tom Morton

Hebburn care home veteran gifted new television by members of DLI

Dale Meeks

Trust set up in honour of South Shields actor Dale Meeks Holly Allton

South Shields MP, Emma Lewell-Buck.

Emma Lewell-Buck pays tribute to national sporting hero Holly Allton

The curry-oke event is taking place at Hedworth Hall in Dean Road, South Shields.

Curry-oke night at Hedworth Hall in South Shields to raise funds for charity The Newsroom

The former Sunderland AFC chairman will appear at a talk-in to promote his autobiography at the stadium on October 11.

Sir Bob Murray to give talk at Stadium of Light ahead of new book launch Tony Gillan

Are you be this creative?

Autumn arts activities to try Tony Gillan

The festival takes place at Beggar’s Bridge, a few metres from East Boldon Metro station. Image, Google Maps.

Sunderland and South Tyneside Beer and Cider Festival details announced Tony Gillan

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery. Picture: Google Maps

Green light for museum and art gallery improvements Chris Binding

Sir Mo Farah at South Shields Interchange.

Sir Mo Farah sets his footprints at South Shields Interchange Holly Allton

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is backing the Foundation's Heart on Your Sleeve campaign.

SAFC's new health scheme Tony Gillan

A spokesperson for the Scottish rock band confirmed the Canadian died on Tuesday night - Credit: Getty

Runrig lead singer Bruce Guthro dead at 62 Ethan Evans

Superstar Jade Thirlwall paid a visit to South Tyneside College.

Little Mix icon Jade Thirlwall shares trip to South Shields video Holly Allton

These are some of the sites with zero and one star food hygiene ratings in South Tyneside

Food hygiene: Every zero and one star rating in South Tyneside Jason Button

Joe Caffrey will play the role of Steven in Ben Gettins’ first play, Wearmouth, staged from Monday, September 4 to Wednesday, September 6 at The Customs House in South Shields.

Veteran actor to star in Sunderland writer's debut play about SAFC fans Tony Gillan

Perrie Edwards

Perrie Edwards posts video showing life as a parent and musician Holly Allton

Bob Murray's charity fundraising autobiography, I'd Do It All Again, is out on October 12.

Former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray's new book to support SAFC charity Tony Gillan

Former North East football managers Peter Reid and Kevin Keegan are to appear together at a special event at South Shields FC.

Peter Reid and Kevin Keegan to appear together Tony Gillan

These are some of the sites across South Tyneside with new five star food hygiene ratings.

Every new five star food hygiene rating given to businesses in August Jason Button

New general manager at Laminform, Julie Pickett, with Gary Robinson, Rob Sanderson, and Jim Brindle.

Julie is 'in house' promotion at booming Hebburn firm Tom Patterson

Andy Peddle

81-year-old to embark on trek before taking part in Great North Run Holly Allton

Jade Thirlwall

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall teases new music with photo in studio Holly Allton

Happy Birthday Rosie Ramsey!

Happy Birthday Rosie Ramsey! 7 photos from her career Holly Allton

Noor Ahmed, will be raising money for The Abdur Rouf Foundation.

South Shields restuarant owner to take part in GNR for eleventh year Holly Allton

Ben Cook celebrating the completion of his 63 mile Metrothon challenge.

SAFC fan completes Metrothon challenge Neil Fatkin

Dakota Finn winning British Tap Champion, and her mother Rio, winning the title in 2002.

Girl wins British Tap Champion twenty one years after her mother Holly Allton

When are South Tyneside supermarkets open this Bank Holiday weekend? Opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and more. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

When are supermarkets open this Bank Holiday weekend? Jason Button

New Mill public house, South Tyneside. Picture: Google Maps

Plans submitted for 20-metre-high 5G telecoms mast near South Tyneside pub Chris Binding

Richie Smith alongside his Mustang sports car and holding his book "The Art of Weeing In The Sink".

Autistic man Richie “overwhelmed” by response after meeting children Neil Fatkin

What is happening across South Tyneside this Bank Holiday weekend?

Things to do in and around South Tyneside this August Bank Holiday weekend Jason Button

Richie Smith alongside his Mustang sports car and holding his book "The Art of Weeing In The Sink".

Autistic man Richie “overwhelmed” by response after meeting children Neil Fatkin

Charlotte was part of the orginal Geordie Shore cast.

Geordie Shore’s Charlotte Crosby explains departure from the show Holly Allton

Philippa Gibbons

Make-up artist to run Great North Run while on holiday in Ibiza Holly Allton

A general view of Baring Street in South Shields. Photo Google Street View

Appeal lodged after plan refused for multiple occupation in South Shields

Jade shared throwback images of all football photo shoot to her social media.

Jade Thirlwall honours Lionesses with throwback football photo shoot Holly Allton

Shobha Srivastava with her family and friends.

Former NHS worker and “wonder woman" Shobha Srivastava celebrates 90th birthday Jason Button

The greatest. Michael Parkinson who has died aged 88. NationalWorld image.

Why Parkinson will probably never be bettered Tony Gillan

These are all the schools across South Tyneside which have been awarded an outstanding rating.

These are the local schools with a current outstanding Ofsted rating Jason Button

Author Paula Fowler with the first in her trilogy, Wizard Beano and Pals and the accompanying activities sheet. Picture, Sunderland Echo.

Author Paula defies cancer and releases second of children's trilogy Tony Gillan

Paula Fowler, left and Melanie Munroe have launched their prom appeal to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Image, Sunderland Echo.

Prom dresses wanted to help Cancer Research and save parents cash Tony Gillan

Data released by Lloyds Bank reveals that football ticket scams doubled in the 2022-23 season, with fans losing an average of £154.

Footy fans urged to look out for ticket scams Tony Gillan

Nurserytime youngsters at the 1st Cloud Arena.

Youngsters know the score after football club visit Tom Patterson

Farewell to Davey.

21 pictures of panto legend Davey Hopper as he bows out Ross Robertson

These are some of the top rated pubs in the area described as old school by Google reviewers.

The area’s top rated pubs described as ‘old school’ by Google reviews Jason Button

Aley Wright, of Bespoken For.

South Tyneside singer launches songwriting service for special moments Holly Allton

The event attracted an impressive field of local runners.

245 runners take part in South Shields ten mile race Jason Button

Imogen Storey at Coffee at Chesneys.

Durham waitress to compete in two UK beauty pageants Holly Allton

Across South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and more, these are the cheapest properties available in South Tyneside at the moment.

The cheapest houses currently on the the market in South Tyneside Jason Button

5-year-old Raya.

Little girl raises money for Hebburn Helps with ‘rave’ event Holly Allton

Newcastle United girlfriend spotted wearing South Shields brand Holly Allton

Superstar Jade Thirlwall paid a visit to South Tyneside College.

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall pays a visit to former college Holly Allton

Clockwise from top left: Angela Rippon, Amanda Abbington, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and Layton Williams will take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing (Photos: BBC)

BBC Strictly Come Dancing lineup revealed for 2023 series Alex Nelson

Social spaces to get additional government funding as part of £70 million youth centre plans from Government

Spaces to get government funding as part of £70 million youth centre plans Jason Button

New data shows towns including Jarrow and South Shields rank badly against UK educational attaiment average

Data reveals Jarrow and South Shields rank below UK education average Jason Button

Left to right, Rocket Ecology Ltd managing director Caroline Airson, The Rocket Group chief operating officer Natasha Powers, The Rocket Group chief executive officer and co-founder Craig Huddart, South Shields FC operations director Carl Mowatt and The Rocket Group director and co-founder Anthony Boyce.

South Shields FC agrees huge new deal for stand naming rights Jason Button

Educational attainment of every South Tyneside town - ranked based on new ONS data

Educational attainment of every South Tyneside town - ranked Jason Button