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Flags are made at the JW Plant Flag Company ahead of the VE Day 80th anniversary on March 18, 2025 in Leeds.

Watch: Is there a two-minute silence for VE Day?

South Tyneside Council has been ordered to establish a public footpath at a controversial former South Shields dock site.

Council must install public pathway at controversial former dock site

Cllr David Francis, leader of the South Tyneside Green Party.

South Tyneside’s Green Party leader set to step down

Layton Carr was found dead following a fire in Gateshead on Friday, May 2.

Family share heartfelt tribute following tragic death of 14-year-old

Landlord Chris Bracegirdle rides into the Bloomfield Brewhouse on horseback for St Georges Day.

Moment patriotic landlord rides into pub and orders pint...on a HORSE

Local residents have joined together on Saturday, April 26, for the official opening of the West Park Community Garden.

Residents come together as a community garden opens in a park

Westoe Travel, on Westoe Road.

Popular South Shields travel agent named as the best in the North East

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.

‘Far better that it becomes a supermarket than another eyesore’

It premiers Monday 5th May at 10 PM

Ad Feature Donal MacIntyre’s UK Killer Evidence Returns with gripping new cases

Leanne Hansen has taken on the Skye Trail to raise vital funds for a South Tyneside-based domestic abuse charity.

I took on a 128km hike to raise funds for a domestic abuse charity

Bright Futures, John William Street, South Shields

Women’s charity relaunches its campaign for period dignity in schools

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

White man who said he was ‘black’ fined for harassing a police officer

Bright Futures, on John Williamson Street, in South Shields.

Charity launches youth-led project in response to public violence

82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growth

Family firms need four relatives of all ages to thrive, study finds

The community at Hebburn Lakes Primary School are celebrating receiving a Platinum OPAL Award.

Hebburn primary school secures top national award for outdoor play

Flowers and messages of tribute to Barry Dawson and his family.

Second man charged with murder following death of Barry Dawson
A second man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Barry Dawson who was shot in Stanley on Saturday (April 5).
Neil Fatkin

From left: Brian Houshby, of Wolf Competitions, John Fada, Jak's uncle, Tony Fada, Jak's dad, James Scott, CEO of Wolf Competitions, and Carl Mowatt, Commercial Director at South Shields Football Club.

Wrap for Jak teams up with South Shields FC to host a charity match

Police at the scene on Elm Street in Stanley, County Durham, where an investigation was launched after a man died following a reported shooting.

Man charged with murder following the death of Barry Dawson

Superintendent Peter Carr speaking outside Stanley Police Station.

Detective investigating shooting of man appeals for information

Flowers and messages of tribute to Barry Dawson and his family.

Flowers placed in street paying tribute to man shot dead

Police at the scene on Elm Street in Stanley, County Durham, where an investigation was launched after a man died following a reported shooting.

Man who died after being shot is named by the police

Olympic Champion Joe Fraser launches gymnastics club in Lichfield, UK

Ad Feature Olympic champion Joe Fraser launches UK gymnastics club

Harvey Dale.

Ex-landlord's epic mission to save beloved UK boozers

A primary school has been awarded £150,000 to establish a new nursery

Metrocentre welcomes a new premium menswear brand

Vicky Pattison shares message about danger of "perfect" social posts

An artist's impression of how the Boldon Colliery Heritage Group memorial could look.

Boldon Colliery Heritage Group closer to bringing a memorial to life
The Boldon Colliery Heritage Group is getting closer to making a community-led memorial a reality.
Ryan Smith

Freda Jessops, from Boldon, has celebrated turning 100-years-old.

Boldon great-grandmother celebrates turning 100-years-old

Whitburn Workmens Club and the Grey Horse Public House competed in an Easter bonnet parade and "knicker relay" in 1976.

The Easter tradition that's anything but pants in Whitburn

IOLLA, was founded in 2015

Ad Feature Leading UK eyewear brand celebrates 10 years - with product expansion

Sunderland AFC Military Veterans team.

Your chance to become a player in the SAFC Military Veterans Team

Debbie Todd’s ‘Extra Ordinary’ Down Syndrome Campaign is on display at the Metrocentre, in Gateshead.

Metrocentre marks World Down Syndrome Day with a powerful exhibition

My company's landscapers keep South Tyneside looking beautiful

Shields Gazette readers have told us who they would nominate for an OBE.

This is who Shields Gazette readers would nominate for an OBE

Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, has been named by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK

The North East's best places to live named

The Gower Peninsula in Swansea is one of the best places to live in the UK, according to the Sunday Times. This fabulous four-bedroom house looks out over Langland Bay, with its lovely sunny beach, and the nearby golf course.

11 remarkable homes as best places to live in the UK are named

Northern Pride is set to return to Newcastle city centre this summer.

Northern Pride launches call for local artists to take part in 2025

St John Ambulance’s new community support vehicle has been revealed at the Tyne Tunnels. From left: Eva Groves, Adrian Wallace, Neil Robinson, Alan Alexander, Shaun Simmons and Sophie Vassallo.

TT2 helps to deliver life-saving vehicles with £115,000 donation

Bede Burn Kindergarten, in Jarrow, is celebrating achieving an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating.

Jarrow nursery celebrates an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted inspection

Cllr Paul Dean and Ben Turton at Propect House, the new home of the Want Not CIC.

Removal firm's CIC aims to reduce waste and provide preloved furniture

HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, is now in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard home

National Lottery Open Week is back and it's bigger than ever

South Shields Town Hall.

Council looks to agree £1.26million funding for neighbourhood issues

Steph McGovern with Catherine Jones, Headteacher at Thorney Close.

Steph McGovern heads to school as part of breakfast campaign

Jarrow Town Hall. Photo: Google Maps.

Jarrow residents invited to help shape the future the town

Staff and children at West Park Kindergarten have celebrated the nursery's 25th anniversary.

Nursery celebrates 25th anniversary by launching a community library

Brighter Futures have held an International Women's Day March in South Shields.

Charity leads powerful International Women’s Day march

Siemens are sponsoring the upcoming Best Of South Tyneside Awards

We are proud to be part of the economy of South Tyneside

Powerhouse Gym, in South Shields, has raised more than £19,500 for the Teenage Cancer Trust by holding a 24-hour challenge.

Gym raises more than £19,500 in honour of a teenager with cancer

A Washington man has been ordered to pay almost £3,400 following a fly tip in East Boldon.

Man fined almost £3,400 after waste was dumped in an East Boldon field

An artist’s impressions of the new Extra Care scheme on the site of the former Chuter Ede School and Community Association could look.

Plans submitted to build 124 Extra Care apartments in South Shields

A Junior Darts Hub, at Jordan's Bar, in Hebburn is gaining popularity since it launched in August 2024.

I launched a junior darts hub in Hebburn

The Movement Studio is teaming up with The Gym Group, in South Shields, to make dance accessible to more people.

I worked with Disney and now I’m making dance accessible for people

Pet Cremation Services (PCS), in East Boldon, have picked up a silver award from Investors in the Environment (iiE). From left: Jeff Poulter, Ian Grundy, Mark Dorner, Suzanne Gardener, and Grant Walker.

Pet crematorium in East Boldon picks up top environmental award

Fans' Museum founder Michael Ganley is calling on the support of football fans to help safeguard the future of the museum and its artefacts.

Fans' Museum at breaking point and needs the help of fans says founder

SAFC stars Aji Alese and Wilson Isidor alongside education secretary Bridget Phillipson and Sarah Kilpatrick, President of the National Education Union.

SAFC stars Aji and Wilson show racism the red card with city children

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