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South Shields shoplifter banned from every Sainsbury's in England

Co-op, on Mortimer Road, in South Shields.

South Shields thief handed suspended jail term

Community groups invited to apply to Co-op's Local Community Fund for share of £3.5m fund

South Tyneside community groups invited to apply for share of £3.5m

The opening hours for all the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, on the late May Spring bank holiday Monday, May 25.

Spring bank holiday UK 2026: When are all the major supermarkets open?

The opening hours for all the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, on early May bank holiday Monday, May 4.

May bank holiday UK 2026: When are all the major supermarkets open?

Liptons debuts ice tea range as the nation celebrates National Tea Day.

Liptons debuts ice tea range as the nation celebrates National Tea Day

This is what times the major supermarkets are open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 2026

Easter 2026: Opening times for major supermarkets over bank holiday

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Court hears how a prolific shoplifter has the public’s support

Amazon Spring Deal Days will go live in just a few days time - we've got all the important information you need to get the best out of it

Amazon Spring Deal Days 2026: dates, brands, discounts and early deals

Thief stole almost £300-worth of goods from two South Shields shops

Co-op, on Mortimer Road, in South Shields.

CCTV caught two thieves stealing £170-worth of goods from a Co-op

A Co-op store in London. The supermarket is investing £70m to create 7,000 new apprenticeships by 2030 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Thousands of new supermarket apprenticeships announced for 2026–2030

Co-op has launched a new ‘Too Good To Waste’ scheme to reduce food waste (Photos: Pexels)

Major UK supermarket cuts bakery prices by 50% to fight food waste

Stuart Astley has been jailed after breaking a criminal behaviour order banning him from all B&M stores in the UK

Shoplifter banned from all B&M stores in UK jailed for breaching order

Thief stole wine, meat & chocolate days after being freed from prison

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man put behind bars after committing more than 30 thefts
A serial South Tyneside thief who refuses to quit booze and drugs to aid his reform is starting 44 weeks behind bars for committing 32 thefts.
Gareth Crickmer

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Local community groups invited to apply to Co-op's Local Community Fund for shar...

John Brennan appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on May 20 charged with various thefts.

South Shields man jailed for stealing £3.7k worth of goods from stores

Communities are being invited to plan parties for The Big Lunch 2025

The Big Lunch returns: How to join UK's largest community celebration

Bare shelves at Ecclesall Road's Co-op due to a cyber-attack.

Supermarket to restock shelves this weekend following cyber attack

(Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Major UK supermarket plans 25 new stores in 2025 - potential locations

(Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Major supermarket launches price matching with Aldi on 100+ items

The scene in Berry Lane, Longridge this morning (Friday, March 14)

Breaking Ram-raid thieves smash digger into Co-op and steal cash machine

Michael Wright.

Man caught stealing weeks after being sentenced for the same crime

Lasagne, pasta, meat, cheese, Italian food, garnish, stock image

Supermarket recalls ready meal over allergy risk

Prolific shoplifter caught on CCTV stealing bacon from Co-op a week after being given second chance by judge

Cheese-thief caught stealing on CCTV days after being let off by judge

(Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

Martin Lewis shares crucial tips for getting a Christmas delivery slot
Lewis’ team shared essential strategies for securing your slot early and stress-free 🎄
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The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates Court

Drug-fuelled supermarket swipe thief facing jail after Shields spree

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

Silent Crime: Home secretary Yvette Cooper pledges nuisance crackdown

(Photos: Flickr/Kake/Co-op)

The best Co-op jobs as it leads apprenticeships drive - how to apply

Tesco announces price hike on popular lunchtime option - making it one of most expensive across UK supermarkets (Photo: Tesco)

Tesco announces price increase on popular lunchtime deal

The Friends of Readhead Park are looking for new volunteers to join their group.

Friends of Readhead Park launch appeal for new volunteers

Amazon Fresh is available in 100 towns and cities across the UK. Photo by Amazon

Amazon launches same-day grocery deliveries - with big discounts

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Community groups invited to apply for share of Co-op’s Local Community Fund

Greencore Group recalls sandwiches due to the potential presence of E. coli amid outbreak

Sandwiches recalled due to potential presence of E. coli - full list

Numerous products are being kept in security boxes at supermarkets - including £2 chocolate bars (Photo: James Linsell Clark/SWNS)

Major supermarket locks down £2 item in anti-theft boxes

Co-op Funeralcare has announced plans to offer water cremation in the UK later this year

Water cremations on offer in UK - what are they & how do they work?

Another major UK supermarket is introducing new vacuum packaging for its beef mince products - despite complaints against Sainsbury’s who became the first chain to make the controversial switch earlier this year.

Another supermarket makes controversial switch to vac-pack mince

Co-op is making a major change to its loyalty card scheme to help customers save more money

Breaking Co-op makes major change for loyalty card customers to save money

Baked beans are one of the UK's most popular products

Which? survey looks at best budget baked beans that beat Heinz

Co-op to remove best before date from 150 fruit & veg products

From left: Jade Hutchinson of Co-op Funeralcare, Paul Boyle from Veterans Response< Caroline Collinge and Amanda Lenney of the Co-op and Ian Driver of Veteran’s Response.

Co-op helps Veterans' charity

Co-op have unveiled energy saving measures

Co-op launch dimmer lights trial to help tackle rising energy costs

The Bede’s Helping Hands Food Bank community fridge scheme will start next week.

New 'community fridge' launches in South Tyneside

Co-op launches new ‘freeze me’ milk range to tackle food waste

Mary Purvis, 102

South Shields care home resident celebrates 102nd birthday

The Russian products being removed by UK supermarkets

From left: Billy Robinson, vice Chair of the Boldon Colliery Heritage group, George Henderson, group chairman, Cllr Sandra Duncan, CAF chair Alison Strike and group member Sean Hudson.

Historic clock repaired with £9,000 help

The iconic Club biscuit has been given a salted caramel twist (Photo: McVitie’s)

McVitie’s launch new flavour Club for first time in over 10 years

The UK is set to face a beer and crisp shortage due to a lack of delivery drivers and strike action (Shutterstock)

Why Britain could be set for a beer and crisps shortage

Co-op, Tesco Express and Lidl have said they will adjust the opening hours of their stores in England to enable workers to enjoy watching England v Italy in the Euro 2020 final (Photo: Shutterstock)

Co-op, Tesco Express and Lidl to change opening hours for Euro 2020 England v It...

The new-look courtyard at Palmer Community Hospital

Hospital courtyard transformed into oasis for NHS staff

The clock previously hung outside Boldon's Royal British Legion building

Campaigners secure £9,000 for restoration of historic clock

Many shoppers are regularly buying so-called bags for life to use just once (Photo: Shutterstock)

Co-op to remove plastic bags for life from sale as shoppers regularly use them ‘...

The Co-op will open up inside the former Grey Horse pub in Whitburn.

New Co-op store ready for launch in former village pub building

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