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South Tyneside Council Cllr Anne Hetherington with resident Kenneth Stephenson, and the grab rail fitted to the outside of his home.

New South Tyneside Council service reduces home improvement waiting times Jason Button

President Joe Biden has welcomed the arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: Getty)

US President Joe Biden welcomes Vladimir Putin ICC arrest warrant Patrick Hollis

Full list of places that will see a council tax increase in April 2023 Ethan Evans

Nicola Bulley went missing on January 27

Nicola Bulley: Councillors remove contact details over harassment Sam Johnson

Supermarket vouchers worth £15 will be given to families this half term (Image: Adobe Stock)

Thousands of South Tyneside families to benefit from half term voucher scheme Toby Bryant

South Tyneside Council Cllr Ernest Gibson with an Electric Refuse Truck.

Electric bin lorry to be trialled in South Tyneside Sam Johnson

<p>MI6 forced to close top-secret spy school after London location is accidentally leaked by local council</p>

Read This MI6 closes secret spy school after council leaks location Will Millar

Jeremy Clarkson could be axed from Amazon Prime (Pic:Getty Images)

Jeremy Clarkson barred from selling his book at Diddly Squat Farm Benjamin Jackson

The Banksy mural in in Lowestoft, Suffolk, after the skip was removed

Removal of part of a Banksy work has now left the mural ‘worthless’ Benjamin Jackson

Jeremy Clarkson has opened a restaurant at his Diddly Squat farm.

Jeremy Clarkson closes Diddly Squat farm restaurant Dennis Morton

South Tyneside Recycling Village

Here's how and where to recycle your Christmas trees in South Tyneside Neil Fatkin

Man receives one of first catcalling fines in UK after sting operation Ethan Evans

A full list of closed South Tyneside Council buildings over Christmas and the New Year has been released.

Full list of closed South Tyneside Council buildings over festive period Jason Button

South Shields woke up to a blanket of snow and ice blanket over Marine Park on Tuesday (December 13).

Snow and ice warning extended as South Tyneside endures coldest night of 2022 James Harrison

Families are facing a range of financial pressures this winter.

Loan sharks, domestic violence and shoplifting among winter household concerns James Harrison

The pool at Hebburn Central will be out of action during the closure.

Home Leisure centre to temporarily close as work progresses on energy scheme Ross Robertson

Councillor John Robertson will not face disqualification after being hit with a bankruptcy order.

Councillor NOT disqualified after being hit with bankruptcy order Nic Marko

The average motorist leaves their car running for 244 minutes every winter – gen... Richard Jenkins

South Shields Town Hall has lowered its flag to half-mast as a mark of respect to Prince Philip

The full list of warm spaces across South Tyneside and opening hours Jason Button

Mayor of South Tyneside Cllr Pat Hay, Mayoress Mrs Jean Copp, and Cllr Adam Ellison, with Young Peoples Parliament's Luke Hall, Rachel Mienie Lizzie Spoors and Elliot Connell, at Bilton Hall Community Trust, Low Simonside, Jarrow.

Event showcases support available to young people in South Tyneside Ross Robertson

South Shields' Sandhaven Beach

Could South Tyneside's beaches and town centres become smoking-free zones? Kevin Clark

South Tyneside Council has been urged to do more for workers with special needs.

Call for more support for workers with special needs Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall

Road safety fears scupper bid for ‘privacy’ fence around South Shields home Chris Binding

Cllr Adam Ellison, Lead Member for Children, Young People and Families.

Students and their teachers commended for 'impressive' grades Ross Robertson

Hopes remain for a dog exercise area in Readhead Park

Park campaigners launch petition for dog exercise area after plans turned down Hayley Lovely

Members of the Bangladeshi community enjoy the Independance story telling.

Watch as South Tyneside celebrates 50 years of Bangladeshi independence Georgina Cutler

Caption (L-R) Kevin Muller, Trustee at Perth Green; Cllr Ruth Bercley and Cllr Stephen Dean, Cllr Joan Atkinson.

Impressive new community football pitch ready for kick-off as work completed Ross Robertson

Newcastle United's training ground upgrade plans (photo: Public Access)

Football Major Newcastle United training ground upgrade gets approved Dominic Scurr

Extensive damage to South Shields and Westoe Club caused by Storm Arwen.

Picture by Duncan Murray.

Northern Powergrid told to ‘up their game’ following Ofgem report Neil Fatkin

South Shields Town Hall - Pink

South Shields Town Hall to be lit up pink for Foster Care Fortnight Hayley Lovely

Councillor Stan Wildhirt.

Welcome for £200,000 to help provide accommodation for rough sleepers in South T... Ross Robertson

South Tyneside Council Leader Cllr Tracey Dixon with Advanced Financial Solutions owner Chris Adlam, who's business is the 100th to sign the South Tyneside Pledge.

100 organisations signed up for South Tyneside Pledge Hayley Lovely

Thousands of laptops were handed out to families in South Tyneside during lockdown.

Families told they can keep 4,000 laptops handed out to children Ross Robertson

Buildings are due to be demolished at Chuter Ede.

Demolition work due to begin on former South Shields school buildings Ross Robertson

The taxi rank in South Shields town centre.

New policy to ensure taxis and private hire vehicles are clean, green and safe Ross Robertson

Amy Flagg

Blue plaque to be unveiled for WW2 photographer Amy Flagg Sam Johnson

South Tyneside Council and the country's largest teaching union, the NASUWT, have been reacting to the axing Covid testing and the legal requirement to self-isolate.

Picture Michael Gillen.

Parents still encouraged to keep unwell children off school in South Tyneside Neil Fatkin

Haven Court

Dementia services back on offer for residents and their families across South Ty... Hayley Lovely

Prime Minister leaves 10 Downing Street, London, to update MPs in the House of Commons with the plan for living with Covid-19. Picture date: Monday February 21, 2022.

People urged to be "sensible and cautious" in fight against Covid as PM ends leg... The Newsroom

South Shields' Market Place hosted a number of special events in 2021, with more planned in the near future.

Chiefs claim 'buzz returning' to South Shields town centre Chris Binding

Storm Arwen aftermath at Dougie's Tavern, Hebburn.

Praise for South Tyneside response to Storm Arwen Chris Binding

South Tyneside Council has been proactive in ensuring all children have a laptop in case further restrictions are imposed after Christmas.

Council ensures all children have laptop access in case of further restrictions Neil Fatkin

The swans named Bob and Hope had eight cygnets.

'Much-loved' swans found dead at West Boldon pond are removed by council team Georgina Cutler