Budget

Chancellor John Healey ahead of delivering the Labour Government's Budget to Parliament last week in the House of Commons.

Kate Osborne MP: Budget gives people immediate breathing space - this should not...

Leading South Tyneside councillor calls for government financial help

Chancellor John Healey delivering his Budget in the Commons yesterday. Photo by House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Emma Lewell MP: More action is needed so that this budget makes a real and posit...

Andy Burnham has made social care a priority

Report reveals ageing population putting pressure on social care

Stanley’s staff get redundancy details as Council says ‘no decisions'

More than three-quarter of adults need consistent routines to help them stay in control of their day-to-day lives

Brits swear by these six non-negotiable routines

Amazon’s ETRONIK cabin bag is now £17.99, offering a cheaper way to travel light and stay within Ryanair and easyJet airline baggage limits

Ryanair and easyJet size cabin bag now £17.99

Save Our Stanleys.

Save Our Stanley’s campaign plans second South Shields protest

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Bruno Guimaraes new contract verdict as NUFC face transfer test

Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali

Bruno NUFC contract offer truth - why it won't be enough

Prime Day starts today - and it'll run for four days

Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts today – what every shopper needs to know

Trade unions have called on South Tyneside Council to reconsider proposing cuts to Stanley's.

Trade unions call for South Tyneside Council to maintain Stanley’s

A protest has been held outside of South Shields Town Hall as campaigners call on Stanley's to be saved from cuts.

Protesters call for Council to back down on proposed Stanley’s cuts

Stanley's at the Whitburn and Marsden Family Hub.

Labour claims it ‘did not propose’ closing any Stanley’s nursery

‘No decision’ made as STANLEY's Daycare future remains in doubt

Former West Boldon sub-postmaster and Horizon scandal campaigner Christopher Head

Campaigner demands faster justice for Post Office scandal victims
‘It is unacceptable that this could be delayed further due to a lack of funding’
Chris Cordner

South Shields Town Hall

Council spent £23k on 'dinner' days before residents hit with tax hike

Office Furniture Online's office chairs can run into thousands of pounds - but which one would you pick if money was no object?

The office chairs I’d buy if money was no object – from £30 to £1,698

South Shields Town Hall.

Council reports financial improvements but budget pressures remain

South Tyneside Council Leader Cllr Tracey Dixon

Everything you need to know about confirmed council tax hike and cuts

Council tax bills across the North East are due to rise in April

Council tax rises for every area in the North East explained

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service fire engine

Households facing maximum council tax hike from fire service

Ryanair's luggage rules are very strict - but these bargain bags should help you stay compliant

Ryanair carry-on bag deals from £11.89 as Amazon slashes prices

The research also found despite nine in 10 believing travel compatibility matters, over half think compromise is key to a happy relationship.

One in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners

A 4.95% council tax rise and more than £11million of savings proposed to balance the books have moved a step closer

South Tyneside council tax rise and £11m savings plans a step closer

South Tyneside Council is proposing possible charges for the Sunday Concerts and axing the Winter Parade.

We usually buy food from the vans but will probably take a picnic

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, South Shields (January, 2024)

Council considers major changes to libraries as budget pressures bite
Changes are being proposed at two South Shields library sites, including potential “alternative models” for the shop space at The Word, as part of council budget proposals.
Chris Binding

The Bents Park Sunday Concerts are a staple of the summer schedule in South Tyneside.

Council gives major update on new entry fees for summer concerts

Households have to wait until April for new Government measures bring energy bills down.

Energy bills may drop later – winter is still costing households now

South Tyneside Council has proposed council tax increases in recent years to keep frontline council services running

Council tax set to rise again and raft of savings planned in budget

South Tyneside Council is proposing possible charges for the Sunday Concerts and axing the Winter Parade.

Why doesn’t the Council charge a £5 for everyone to attend concerts?

Packed out Bents Park

South Shields winter parade and free entry to summer concerts face axe

The Word, in South Shields.

‘No decision’ over the future of Shop @ The Word

The research found overwhelming support for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty when they are facing multiple financial pressures.

Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box before delivering her Budget in the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday October 30, 2024.

KATE OSBORNE: Forget the noise, this Budget is a winner

Former Wearmouth Colliery in Sunderland

Victory but mixed emotions as Budget promises miners' pension cash

South Shields Town Hall.

Residents have a ‘last chance’ to comment on Budget priorities

Community Matters

Farming leader says inheritance tax change doesn’t come close to protecting many...

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson at Newcastle Central Station

North East tourism tax dubbed a burden that risks hurting businesses

Chancellor Rachel Reeves with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament. Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images

Emma Lewell MP: Budget needs to restore some of the trust, faith and goodwill

Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, has praised the Lionesses for their performances throughout Euro 2025.

‘Big wins for the North East’ - MP reacts to the 2025 Autumn Budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street last autumn; what will she have in store today? (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP)

Breaking Chancellor reveals National Living and National Minimum Wage increases

Farm animals

Still time to do the right thing for Yorkshire county farming families

More than 325,000 SMEs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors are the backbone of the UK economy.

Ad Feature Policy centre to "future-proof" British manufacturing and engineering

A poll of 2,000 adults found 83 per cent have tightened purse strings during the past 12 months.

Brits have cut back more than £1000 due to rising costs

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget next week, with the hope it creates opportunities for investment in the North East. Photo by Justin Tallis/via Getty Images

Kate Osborne MP: Budget is real chance to change course after let downs by Torie...

Black Friday

Amazon early Black Friday deals surge with discounts and price drops

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham. The Government is expected to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds until 2030 (Photo: Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves drops tax hike - millions will pay more even without increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street. Reeves has reportedly ditched plans to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Budget (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves U-turns on tax rises - but your bill could still go up

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. Reeves has hinted that Labour may break its manifesto pledge not to raise taxes (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Reeves hints at tax rises - what it means for your money

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. She has hinted that the two-child benefit cap could be scrapped in the 2025 Budget (Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Chancellor Reeves hints at extra support for families

Drivers could soon face a new 'pay-per-mile' tax, with plans reportedly set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the November 26 Budget (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Drivers could soon pay 3p per mile under Rachel Reeves’ new tax plan

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street, ahead of the forthcoming Budget. Reeves has warned that 'each of us must do our bit', signalling possible tax rises (Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves says 'each of us must do our bit' — what it may cost you

With the Autumn Budget fast approaching, speculation is mounting over how the Chancellor will tackle ongoing economic pressures (Photos: Getty Images/Hodge Bank)

5 big Autumn Budget predictions I think will hit your wallet hard

The Autumn Budget 2025 could bring changes to disability support, with Motability reforms under speculation (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Autumn Budget could bring changes to PIP and disabled drivers scheme

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