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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

Braverman’s speech has meet met with criticism from members of the Labour Party including Kate Osborne.

Jarrow MP responds to “disgusting” speech from Home Secretary Jason Button

Clothes hanging in shop Picture: Getty

Lib Dems want 1p tax on every new item of clothing Tom Morton

Flooding at South Shields Interchange after the Great North Run. Photo: Nexus. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

Metro bosses pledge flood action after 'biblical' downpour on GNR day Daniel Holland

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 Shields Town Hall

Renewed calls to record meetings defeated by South Tyneside Council meetings

Council chiefs backed new strategy aimed at tackling fuel poverty Nic Marko

Aerial image of IAMP site. Picture: Google Maps.

Plans approved for next phase of International Advanced Manufacturing Park Chris Binding

CGI image of how new extra care scheme at Chuter Ede site could look

Plans revealed for extra care hub with community facilities on Chuter Ede site Chris Binding

Former newsagents unit, South End, Cleadon (August, 2023)

New 'Paper Shop' cafe/restaurant approved for empty premises in Cleadon Village Chris Binding

Vanity Hair & Beauty, Fenwick Avenue, South Shields. Picture: Google Maps

Demolition bid submitted for hair and beauty salon to make way for family home Chris Binding

Jarrow Hall, South Tyneside. Picture: Google Maps

Green light for new 'modular classroom building' at Jarrow Hall Chris Binding

Plans approved for improvement works at South Tyneside care home Chris Binding

Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle, Hebburn (August, 2023)

Fresh proposals to improve facilities at a Buddhist meditation centre Chris Binding

CGI image of proposed new development in South Shields including commercial units and Starbucks drive-thru

New drive-thru Starbucks approved for derelict land Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall

Off-road bikes and motorcycle disorder concerns in South Tyneside Nic Marko

Firefighter At Night (Tyne and Wear FRS stock pic)

Preparations ahead of Bonfire Night concerns in South Tyneside Nic Marko

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

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

South Shields Golf Club. Picture: Google Maps

Plans approved for modernisation of golf club Chris Binding

The Marine, South Shields (August, 2023).

Major refurbishment works proposed for pub Chris Binding

Plans for a new Shields Ferry landing at North Shields Fish Quay. Photo: Nexus.

Plea for urgent plans to 'guarantee' that Shields Ferry will not shut down Daniel Holland

Chuter Ede Community Association

Demolition plans submitted for Chuter Ede Community Centre in South Shields Chris Binding

Proposed unit for new CrossFit gym in Cleadon Lane Industrial Estate, South Tyneside. Picture: Google Maps

New CrossFit gym planned for industrial estate Chris Binding

West Boldon Substation. Picture: Google Maps

New battery energy storage scheme planned for West Boldon Chris Binding

CGI images of how relocated college campus could look in South Shields town centre

'Game changing' plans submitted for relocated college campus in town centre Chris Binding

CGI image of how new student accommodation development could look on former Central Library site in South Shields

Student accommodation block plans submitted for ex-Central Library site Chris Binding

Site of former Boldon C of E Primary School Picture: Google Maps

Housing plan approved for former primary school site Chris Binding

Plans submitted for seven-bedroom HMO Chris Binding

Ocean Road, South Shields. Picture: Google Maps

Specialist children’s home plans submitted for bed and breakfast in Ocean Road Chris Binding

Plans approved for ‘vehicle preparation centre' employing up to 35 people Chris Binding

Plans for approved for motorcycle shop at unit off Shaftesbury Avenue, South Tyneside Picture: Google Maps

Plans approved for motorcycle shop at former South Tyneside bed store site Chris Binding

Monthly 'makers market' planned along South Shields foreshore. Picture: Google Maps

Plans approved for new seafront market space Chris Binding

Public toilets building, Harbour Drive South Car Park, South Shields Picture: Google Maps 

Plans approved for ‘self-service’ dog wash station at coastal spot Chris Binding

Cllr Ellison (front) with Robert Storey who will manage the new facility, Ruby Watt, a care-experienced young person, Kevin Turnbull, Director at JDDK Architects and Norman Trainer from Surgo Construction. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

Work on building two new children’s homes underway Ryan Smith

South Tyneside Council Mayor Cllr John McCabe presents artist Sheila Graber with the Freedom of the Borough of South Tyneside at South Shields Town Hall.

Fitting tributes as Sheila Graber given Freedom of South Tyneside Nic Marko

Former Mayflower Glass firm site in East Boldon. Picture: Google

Housing plan approved for former glassworks site Nic Marko

South Shields Town Hall

Consultation on council tax support to take place in South Tyneside Nic Marko

Fowler Street, South Shields. Picture: Google Maps

Plans submitted for new hot food takeaway in Fowler Street

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council overspends by £2.5million in 2022/23 Nic Marko

The Jester pub, Tasmania Road, South Tyneside. Picture: Google Maps.

Apartments plan submitted for pub Chris Binding

South Tyneside Council are looking to prevent a workforce crisis.

South Tyneside Council announces plans to avoid workforce crisis Nic Marko

Chuter Ede Community Association

Thousands sign petition to save Chuter Ede Community Association from closure Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall

South Tyneside Council’s Cabinet to consider Council Tax consultation Ryan Smith

South Tyneside councillor Ed Malcolm

Councillor formally censured - but won't face police action Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall

Council refuses plans for digital advert screens on shopping street Chris Binding

Some of the properties affected.

Houses and bungalows to be demolished after 'subsidence problems' Chris Binding

Buzzers Bar, Victoria Road, South Shields. Picture: Google Maps.

Decision day for apartments at ex-sports bar in South Shields Chris Binding

2 Didcot Way, Boldon Colliery area, South Tyneside. Picture: Google Maps

Plans lodged for ‘vehicle preparation centre' employing up to 35 people Chris Binding

Monthly ‘makers market’ craft fair planned along South Shields foreshore. Picture: Google Maps.

Plan for new seafront market space off Sea Road in South Shields Chris Binding

Financial advice service sees near 400% increase amid the cost of living crisis Nic Marko

Councillor calls for South Tyneside referendum on devolution deal for North East Nic Marko

Proposals to improve facilities for disabled visitors at the tourist attraction have moved a step closer

Plans submitted for next steps to establish ‘Changing Places’ toilets at Souter Chris Binding

Home extension plan in South Shields refused again at appeal by inspector Chris Binding

The former church site

Housing plans approved for former church site in South Shields By The Newsroom

Concerns over impact of vaping among young people in South Tyneside Nic Marko

Picture c/o Google Streetview.

New restaurant set to open in former bank Chris Binding

Buildings earmarked for demolition in South Shields. Picture: Google Maps

Demolition bid over ‘severe subsidence problems’ in South Shields Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall.

Waste and recycling policy approved for South Tyneside Nic Marko

South Shields Town Hall.

'Significant step' towards a new devolution deal in the North East Nic Marko

South Shields Town Hall.

Online streaming of CAF meetings 'on the wish list' for South Tyneside Nic Marko