Covid-19

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee Ethan Evans

Coronavirus memorials unveiled across South Tyneside to remember those who died during pandemic

Coronavirus memorials unveiled across South Tyneside Jason Button

South Shields v FC United of Manchester in March 2020

Three years on from South Shields and FC United’s pre-Covid thriller Mark Carruthers

Nexus has announced changes to the Metro's peak service timetable.

Nexus to make changes to Metro peak service timetable due to fall in demand Ryan Smith

Covid-19 booster injections will be offered to some this spring

Everything you need to know about spring 2023 Covid-19 booster jabs Sam Johnson

Covid-19 booster jabs will be ooffered to ‘vulnberable’ people this spring

Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to most vulnerable this spring Patrick Hollis

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Read This Mrs Brown’s Boys to release first series in 10 years Daniel Mcneil

Kate Garraway reveals financial toll of caring for husband Derek Daniel Mcneil

A former minister has revealed the UK government considered culling pet cats in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Culling pet cats considered by UK government in Covid-19 early stages Dennis Morton

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages Patrick Hollis

Boldon Cineworld

Boldon Cinema facing risk of closure as Cineworld struggles Sam Johnson

The Tyne and Wear metro is set for better phone connectivity throughout the network. Nexus has confirmed plans to improve digital connectivity on the system with the aim of creating a seamless 4G or 5G signal across the whole network.

Metro plans set to see better phone connectivity throughout the network Jason Button

Newcastle United winger Ryan Fraser and head coach Eddie Howe in March.

What went wrong at Newcastle United for Ryan Fraser Miles Starforth

Millions of Windows users will miss out on this huge Chrome update Ethan Evans

Queen Consort Camilla have tested positive for Covid-19, say Buckingham Palace officials.

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19 Dennis Morton

Eddie Howe reacts during Bournemouth's defeat to Newcastle United in July 2020.

Football Eddie Howe reveals key to Newcastle United longevity Miles Starforth

Fountains Park, Hebburn PIcture: Google Maps

Hebburn Covid-19 memorial plan approved for Fountains Park Chris Binding

Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have launched a campaign to allow parents to bypass traffic queues. Picture: Shutterstock.

Call for parents to be allowed to drive in bus lanes on school run Debra Fox

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement Will Millar

Drug deaths increase.

More die while being treated for drug addictions Sonja Tutty

Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon, died in her sleep this wweek aged 118.

World’s oldest person Sister Andre dies in her sleep at 118 Sophie Wills

Commuters on their way to work cross London Bridge in central London.

‘Worst yet to come’ for those affected by the cost of living crisis Sophie Wills

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell Rahmah Ghazali

Kathleen Brown receives her covid booster vaccination at the covid bus in King Street, South Shields, in October 2021.

Vaccine booster bus returns to South Tyneside Ross Robertson

Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022

Elon Musk set to allow Covid-19 misinformation to return to Twitter Benjamin Jackson

HSBC is set to close its branch in South Shields.

HSBC to close South Shields branch as bank plans to axe 114 premises Ross Robertson

Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima during the live show of Strictly Come Dancing

Kym Marsh to miss Strictly after testing positive for Covid Chelsie Sewell

School attainment data.

Education Education 'wealth gap' widens in Sunderland Andrew Dowdeswell

School attainment data.

Education 'wealth gap' closes in South Tyneside Andrew Dowdeswell

"Sobering" figures have revealed the growth in the number of overweight and obese children in South Tyneside.

Figures show 'sharp' rise in childhood obesity James Harrison

Prime minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have said “tough decisions” are needed on upcoming tax rises.

Treasury warns of inevitable tax rises in upcoming financial statement Dennis Morton

Over-50s are due to be offered a Covid vaccine booster by December.

Where you can get a Covid vaccine booster jab James Harrison

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked Jamie Jones

Apna Ghar chairman Dr. Otillia Popescu, project co-ordinator Susan Stephenson, Mayoress Jean Copp, The Mayor of South Tyneside Pat Hay and Tracey Dixon, the leader of South Tyneside Council (left to right) at the group's annual general meeting.

Women's group members reunite Hayley Lovely

How the covid memorials will look (right)

Covid-19 memorial locations confirmed and image released Chris Binding

Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab

People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation Nigel Booth

Before and after pictures of Sue Thompson

New research show less social interaction since Covid-19 is contributing to weig... Hayley Lovely

Preparations for the Bangladeshi independence event.

Celebrations in South Tyneside to mark 50 years of Bangladeshi Independence Tom Patterson

Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson (Photo: Sky)

Sky’s This England release date revealed starring Kenneth Branagh Patrick Hollis

Gazette readers have been sharing their loved and lost nightclub memories.

Remembering South Tyneside's loved and lost nightclubs Debra Fox

Backing for steps to tackle poverty in South Tyneside amid cost of living crisis.

Backing for steps to tackle poverty in South Tyneside amid cost of living crisis Chris Binding

Thousands of postal workers to strike over pay dispute Daniel Mcneil

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