Community spirit

Alfie Parkin of 38 Fitness Jarrow after completing a stint on the punching bags as part of their one million punch challenge.

Gym-goers throw one million punches for local boxing club

Joe McElderry has stated that it is "an honour" to be a headline act at a Sunday Concert in South Shields' Bents Park.

Joe McElderry's delight at headlining the first 2026 Sunday Concert

St Gregory's colour run

Splash of joy at primary school colour run in South Shields

The community joined together for Pride in Hebburn on Saturday, June 13.

Community joins together to celebrate Pride in Hebburn

Eight-year-old Alica Georgiev, winner of the Sandhaven Amphitheatre mural competition, with Cllr Alan Rice and Margaret Rice, the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of South Tyneside.

Sandhaven Amphitheatre mural artwork goes on display in an exhibition

Sandhaven Amphitheatre mural to be unveiled alongside live music

Kate Osborne MP, left, at a round table event, where she backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Kate Osborne MP: Community spirit, kindness, resilience and people who want a fa...

Crowds at a previous event at the amphitheatre.

New South Shields coast mural needs your designs - here's how to apply

Cllr Paul Dean, Lead Member for Voluntary Sector, Partnerships and Equalities (left), with Cllr Jay Potts, Mayor of South Tyneside, and Alene Lee, of Jarrow Hall.

Love South Tyneside Awards return - everything you need to know

South Shields pub has reopened following refurb

First look at South Shields pub following huge £434,000 refurbishment

Take a look inside the New Crown as it reopens following a period of refurbishment work.

See inside the New Crown as it reopens following refurbishment work

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has secured a green award for the planting of around 2,000 at South Tyneside District Hospital.

NHS secures award thanks to 2,000 trees at South Tyneside Hospital

Readers have been sharing their favourite things about living in South Shields via the Shields Gazette Facebook page.

These things make South Shields the only place I’d ever want to live

The Summer Parade returns to South Shields on July 5.

This is what to expect from the Summer Parade Bents Park fun day

Alene Lee, of Jarrow Hall, with Cllr Jay Potts, Mayor of South Tyneside (middle), Cllr Paul Dean, Lead Member for Voluntary Sector, Partnerships and Equalities, have launched the #LoveSouthTyneside Awards 2025.

South Tyneside is set to celebrate its unsung heroes

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

The Big Lunch returns: How to join UK's largest community celebration
The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours and communities
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Five years since the first Covid lockdown in the UK, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt

Five remarkable ways the Covid pandemic forever changed life

Tag Rugby has come to the north east

Tag Rugby: The north east’s newest and most inclusive sport

Hedworthfield Primary School have honoured a family after they raised more than £600 by taking on the 2024 Great North Run.

Meet the family who took on the Great North Run for a primary school

Boldon CA Girls FC hosts charity football tournament for 4Louis

Bradley Makin was in the dock at South Tyneside Magistrates.

Fourth Sunderland rioter caught with heroin put behind bars

South Shields FC bus crash survivor recalls pulling fans from wreckage

Great North Run sees biggest ballot ever

Graeme and Joan Brett, the owners of Westoe Travel.

South Shields' Westoe Travel celebrates 35 years in business

The NICU Stars playgroup has held a Christmas party for its children and parents.

Playgroup hosts party for children who have left neonatal care

Local sports groups suffering - due to the current economic climate

Cllr John McCabe, Mayor of South Tyneside and Cllr Paul Dean, Lead Member for Voluntary Sector, Partnerships and Equalities at South Tyneside Council

How to nominate a ‘local hero’ for a South Tyneside award
South Tyneside residents are urged to nominate an unsung hero for the award.
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King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla on the set of EastEnders.

Breaking BBC to air special episode of EastEnders for King Charles coronation

The outside of the property at Glenhurst Grove, South Shields

Take a look inside this stunning 3-bed property with huge garden

Boldon and Jarrow Community Area Forum provided £500 for the party.

Celebration shows community spirit is alive and kicking over the festive season

South Tyneside Council Leader Cllr Tracey Dixon

Chief's thanks as 'weary' South Tynesiders 'rise to challenge' of Lockdown 3

The NCS project saw youngsters sell tea and cakes to raise money for equipment, which was then to be used to restore the gardens at Harton Grange.

Nine happy memories from life in Harton

Random acts of kindness and community spirit on a stranded ferry - Alone Togethe...

Mothers and children enjoying themselves in Mozart Street in April 1975.

Community spirit in South Tyneside streets

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