Politics

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

South Shields Town Hall.

Council looking to recruit £124k 'director of community operations'

Councillor Jane Carter, Labour cabinet member for governance, finance and corporate services, gave a report on South Tyneside Council's budget.

South Tyneside Council predicts massive £7.7million budget hole

South Shields Town Hall.

Proposals to make SEND hub at West Boldon Primary School 'permanent’

Emma Lewell-Buck, South Shields MP, has backed calls from the Kennel Club to ban electric shock collars. Photo: NationalWorld.

Emma Lewell-Buck on the government’s commitment to improving the NHS

From left: Lilian Hamilton, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Amy Teasdale, Marcy-Clare Lennon, Christopher Lennon and Ollie Lennon.

Tenants given keys to carbon-cutting council homes in South Tyneside

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

The national curriculum review could shake up what young people learn in school (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How to have your say on the new curriculum for England's schools

Planning inspector to rule on plans for ‘battery storage system’

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during her conference speech Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Silent Crime: Home secretary Yvette Cooper pledges nuisance crackdown

Councillors have appointed 10 ‘independent representatives’ to council scrutiny committees to help "enhance accountability, transparency and informed decision-making".

Council appoints six 'independent' reps to scrutinise decisions

The cost of some private schools might become prohibitive for some families if they put their fees up in response (Image: National World/Getty Images/Adobe Stock)

What adding VAT to private school fees could mean for pupils

Emma Lewell-Buck MP addresses the rental market in the UK.

Emma Lewell-Buck backs plans to help renters across South Tyneside

Part of the plans would be a new ferry service on the Tyne.

'Never' - readers sceptical about £8.7 billion 'dream' transport plans

The region's £8.7 billion hope for a "world class" transport system

Plans to convert estate agent in Hebburn into dog grooming salon

Plans to convert an estate agent into a dog grooming business have been submitted to South Tyneside development chiefs.

Chris Binding

Kate Osborne abstained from the Winter Fuel Allowance cut vote - and she's explained why.

Kate Osborne 'opposed' Winter Fuel Allowance cut despite abstention

South Shields Town Hall.

Council bosses reinforce commitment to save people from modern slavery

The Kelly, in Hebburn.

Plans submitted to convert former pub into restaurant and HMO flats

Beach Road, in South Shields.

Plans lodged to convert offices on Beach Road into nine apartments

The Jolly Steward pub, in South Shields.

Shop conversion plan submitted for The Jolly Steward pub site

The site which has been proposed for a 'container café' development in South Shields.

Plans approved for new 'container café' development near Ferry Landing

South Shields Town Hall.

A blueprint for future development in South Tyneside has been rejected

South Shields Town Hall.

Council backs calls for funding to fix ‘broken’ council housing system

MP welcomes probe into ‘dynamic pricing’ following Oasis tickets sale

Demolition plans approved for 'unsustainable' council homes

The Marine pub, in South Shields.

Plans approved for major refurbishment works at The Marine pub

Plans for a major revamp of a South Shields pub have been approved by councillors, despite concerns about the scheme’s design and impacts on neighbours.

Chris Binding

Site proposed for housing off Inverness Road, Jarrow.

Plans for 50-home development at Jarrow site approved

Plans approved for new council homes at a vacant site off Reynolds Avenue in the Whiteleas area.

Plans approved for new council homes development in South Shields

South Shields Town Hall.

Council leaders agree next steps for 'local plan' for the borough

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness. Photo: NECA.

North East Mayor insists she won't back down on poverty pledge

Councillor receives 'formal censure' and email restrictions

Councillors to decide on new 'affordable' council homes

The former church on Westoe Avenue, in South Shields.

Plans to convert a church into flats are given the green light

Kate Osborne MP praises communities for standing up to racism

Repair plans have been approved for the South Pier Lighthouse and Pier in South Shields.

Repair plans approved for South Pier Lighthouse and South Shields Pier

Plans submitted for demolition of 'unsustainable' council homes

The former HSBC bank on Fowler Street, in South Shields town centre.

Flats plan approved for part of former HSBC Bank in South Shields

South Shields Town Hall.

Plans for 10-bedroom house in multiple occupation in South Shields

Teachers' unions have praised a proposed pay rise from the new government (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

What teachers say about government's new 'above inflation' pay offer

The former Jarrow Gospel Hall.

'Surplus to requirements' - former Jarrow Gospel Hall to be demolished

The All Saints Church Hall, in Cleadon.

Plans submitted for café and 'micro cocktail and craft ale bar'

A car burns on Parliament Road, in Middlesbrough, during an anti-immigration riot. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

What being done to stop spread of misinformation amid UK Riots

South Shields Town Hall

Family home plan refused by over highways safety concerns

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside councillor under fire following climate change comments

Stellar Engineering's Jonathan Daniels, Steven Hogg and Ryan Armstrong.

Booming firm's 'local jobs for local youngsters' plan

The Jester pub, on Tasmania Road.

Plans approved to convert ‘The Jester’ pub site into flats

A petition to prevent houses being built on green belt land in Fellgate has been submitted to South Tyneside Council.

Petition to save Fellgate Green Belt is submitted to councillors

South Shields Town Hall.

Council spent more than £18,000 on hospitality events last year