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Plans submitted for 20-metre-high telecoms tower on grass verge at Calf Close Lane in Jarrow

20-metre mast could loom over street in plan to boost phone signal

North East Bed Centre, Fowler Street, South Shields

Flat conversion plans lodged for upper floor of South Shields shop

South Tyneside Council’s planning department has received an application for the Marsden Inn site, which sits on the corner of Redwell Lane and Marsden Lane near the coast

Supermarket bid could see boarded-up pub brought back to life

Digital advertising screen plan submitted for building at Ocean Road in South Shields

Developers eye junction near Morrisons for huge new advertising screen

House in multiple occupation plan lodged for property in Beattie Street, South Shields

Developers set sights on this street for new seven-bed shared house

Locals raise alarm as they link HMOs with more crime

Demolition plans for part of Viking Centre in Jarrow include the former Wilko store and a row of other shops

Charity shops and old Wilko building face being torn down

Clubhouse at Boldon Golf Club earmarked for demolition under redevelopment plans for new clubhouse and homes

Golf club faces major changes in clubhouse demolition plan

A “school street” is a road outside a school with a restriction on motorised traffic at the start and end of the school day, with vehicles not permitted to enter the street during hours of operation unless they have been granted an exemption.

Cars face ban from roads outside more schools to improve child safety

Plans submitted to convert part of house into shop at 8 Grant Street in South Tyneside

Bedroom in house next to Metro station could be revived as shop

Proposed location for new self-service dog wash facility at Sea Road coastal spot in South Shields

Old seafront public toilets get surprising new lease of life

South Tyneside Council’s planning department received an application for the Viking Centre in Jarrow

Green light for digital ad boards at popular shopping spot

Debate on the topic included calls for South Tyneside Council to provide more plant based options

Leaders back bold plan to tackle food waste and promote vegan options

Several large potholes on Boldon Lane in South Shields.

Plea for extra cash as potholes leave roads disgraceful and dangerous

Data estimates alcohol harms in South Tyneside cost £77.3 million annually, or £523 per head of the population

The shocking cost of alcohol issues and the new way to tackle problem

The Royal China hot food takeaway will be turned into a “café bistro” serving tapas, paninis, cold sandwiches and salads

New café bistro serving up tapas, paninis and sandwiches is coming
Plans for a new “café bistro” in South Shields have been given the green light by council development bosses.
Chris Binding

South Tyneside Council Leader Cllr Tracey Dixon and Chief Executive Jonathan Tew.

Concerns borough's new way of tackling child poverty might not work

Earlier this month (March, 2025), it was revealed that the local authority was exploring formal proposals to bulldoze the 18-storey Durham Court building in Hebburn

Bid to demolish town's last tower defended despite this dire situation

Town hall bosses in South Tyneside have warned they are predicting a £6 million overspend

Council forced to act as it struggles to balance the books

Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery

New family home in back garden thrown out over huge road safety risk

Liz St Louis and Nicol McConnell receiving the People's Choice Award at the Digital Leaders Impact Awards

Sunderland wins prestigious People’s Choice Award at Digital Leaders Impact Awar...

A “decommissioned” Metro train carriage is set to be donated to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to help with “enhanced” training.

Old Nexus Metro train carriage saved from scrapheap by fire service

Cllr Margaret Meling.

Race against time for borough's local plan

Old buildings at Bow Meadows Farm in East Boldon can be turned into a home, councillors have decided

'Noise and odour nuisance' fears as old farm buildings become home

The first new Tyne and Wear Metro train in service at Pelaw. Photo: Nexus. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

First of new Metro fleet enters service

West Boldon Substation, South Tyneside. Picture: Google Maps

Huge battery energy storage system approved at appeal

The Jolly Steward pub site, South Shields. Credit: Google Maps

Once-popular pub to become shop after plans approved
Plans to convert a vacant South Shields pub into a convenience store have been given the green light, despite objections from CAMRA beer campaigners.
Chris Binding

73 Fowler Street, South Shields. Credit: Google StreetView

More flats approved for Fowler Street

South Tyneside Council leader, Cllr Tracey Dixon, outside South Shields Post Office in King Street.

Council chief's call to save Post Office services

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

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

The Academy of Light

SAFC officially submits major plans for solar farm near Academy of Light

Pub plans submitted for business units at Grange Road at The Viking Shopping Centre, Jarrow. Picture: Google Maps

Hogarths owner granted permission for new pub approved in town centre

'Bullying' complaint upheld against former council leader Iain Malcolm

The Whitburn Lodge pub after the 2023 fire. Photo by Ian McClelland Media

Decision date set for Whitburn Lodge housing plans

Looking towards the former Crystal Creations unit.

Housing plans approved for 'eyesore' industrial unit up historic lane

South Tyneside Council Leader Cllr Tracey Dixon, chief executive Jonathan Tew, Cllr Joanne Bell and Cllr Paul Dean signing the Anti-Racism Charter.

Council signs up to anti-racism charter

General view of Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery Picture: Google Maps

Plans refused for HMO in Boldon Colliery after string of objections

Souter Lighthouse.

National Trust plans car park upgrade at Souter Lighthouse

Carr-Ellison Park, Canning Street, Hebburn. Picture: Google Maps

Bee farm and education centre approved for South Tyneside park

Vertu dealership, West Boldon. Picture: Google Maps

Plans for new workshop at car and motorcycle dealership in West Boldon

Award-winning Blue Jay Wellness CIC boss Lisa Cryer.

Grants programme launched to help borough's 'social enterprises'

Boldon Leisure Complex, South Tyneside. Picture: Google Maps

New Popeyes drive-thru, bringing American chicken chain to Sunderland's doorstep

South Shields Town Hall

Unanimous backing for new anti-racism charter in South Tyneside

Riddicks building, South Shields (October, 2023)

Sports bar and restaurant planned for former Riddicks building

The aftermath of the 2022 fire at the former Whitburn Lodge pub. Photo by Ian McClelland Media

Plans officially submitted to demolish derelict pub

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aerial image of IAMP site. Picture: Google Maps.

Plans approved for next phase of International Advanced Manufacturing Park

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

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

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

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