Animals

Donkeys like Lagdaf haul 400 litres of water to provide water for their community

Video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Mars is expanding its 2026 Global Adoption Weekend to over 30 countries

Ad Feature Study reveals uncertainty about pets' backgrounds deters adopters

Pet’s roaming antics haven’t gone unnoticed by their owners

Cambridge named the UK's 'cheating cat' capital for feline wanderers

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 gorgeous North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home

17 loving North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery.

Youngsters invited to learn more about animals in South Shields

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 cute North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 beautiful cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 cute North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

Small changes, such as a tasty topper or new treat, can make familiar dog dinners more exciting. These changes are possible with Forthglade.

5 easy ways to make your dog's dinner more exciting

Monkton Stadium, Jarrow, where improvement works are taking place.

Jarrow’s Monkton Stadium set to host Old McDonald and the Three Pigs

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 adorable North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

Jarrow Hall today is part of the whole Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village and Bede Museum complex.

Jarrow Hall asking public for help naming new ferrets

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

15 gorgeous North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 adorable North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

Council working with Environment Agency for plastic clean-up operation
South Tyneside Council and the Environment Agengy have said a clean up operation is underway to remove plastic from beaches.
Jason Button

Plastic pellets have washed up on Littlehaven Beach in South Shields.

Council working with environment agency to remove pellets on beach

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 loving North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

23 North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

The appeal also comes as the RSPCA’s Cruelty Hurts Love Rescues campaign shines a light on the charity’s busiest time of year, when inspectors, rescuers and animal rescue officers respond to thousands of calls about animals in need.

RSPCA make South Tyneside wildlife appeal - here's how you can help

l-r: Brodie Tallack, nine, Jessie Tallack, 14, dad Brian Watling, Lydia Southern, 12, mum Fallon Hick, L

Planning decision slammed as South Tyneside livery yard closure looms

Dog lover Linda Tuffield's dog Luna is one of the few dogs in the country to give blood regularly.

Meet the life saving South Tyneside dog who gives blood

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 great North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

RSPCA say local reports of animal abuse on the decline

Pret have faced criticism from Anima and Project Slingshot

Ad Feature Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

15 gorgeous North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

15 North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes
These beautiful pets are all looking to find their forever home in the North East.
Ryan Smith

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 loving North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

More than half believe the contribution of working animals is often overlooked

Can you spot the working animals hidden in this scene?

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

23 cute North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

Lucy Babey has warned jet skiers to keep their distance from whales after man and marine mammal had a close encounter off South Tyneside’s coast.

Viral South Shields pier video sparks marine expert whale warning

The expansion of Bridge Referrals means better veterinary care for the region's pets.

Pets to access new state-of-the-art facilities in £2.5m expansion

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

21 adorable North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

Emergency service workers helped ducklings out of drains in South Tyneside in May.

Charity calls for Council to replace drain covers to keep animals safe

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 beautiful cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

Jon Strong sadly passed away in December 2025.

South Shields gig to celebrate the life and music of Jon Strong

Bella, a Dogue de Bordeaux, had to be put down by a vet after suffering from several untreated health conditions.

Owner put dog with open skin tumours through 'prolonged neglect'

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home

21 adorable North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

Firefighters save ducklings from a drain in South Shields.

Quacking ending! Nine ducklings rescued from South Shields drain

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

21 loving North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

Behind the scenes at rehearsals for The Man and the Donkey at the Customs House, South Shields, in 2015.

A gallery of South Tyneside scenes to celebrate World Donkey Day

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

21 adorable North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

Nearly six in 10 think animals working with humans is something we’ve largely chosen not to think about in society.

Half of adults think animals working for humans is a thing of the past

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 loving North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 cute North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

A German Shepherd called Sparrow was found at a property in South Shields by an RSPCA Inspector last July. His face was tied with brown parcel tape.

Dog put down after mouth parcel-taped shut ‘24/7’ by Shields owner

SHEBA have teamed up with Brit-nominated musician Cat Burns to launch its Ignored to Adored campaign.

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 beautiful cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

21 cute North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

15 adorable North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

These 15 beautiful North East cats and dogs are searching for homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

These 21 adorable cats and dogs are searching for their forever homes

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

South Shields man caught with extreme porn and child abuse images

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