Customs House

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South Shields duplex apartment has ferry landing and River Tyne views

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Suspected drug driver refused to give blood over ‘needle fear’ claims

Jamie Hutchinson.

Comedian and podcasting icon is set to perform in South Shields

The Customs House, in South Shields.

Historic South Shields theatre set to reopen to the public

South Shields’ Customs House

South Shields Customs House summer sessions reach opening weekend

The Customs House.

Customs House cancels its monthly Buskers’ Night

From left: Cllr Dave Royal, Lead Member for Economic Growth, Investment and Regeneration, Kelly Anders, CEO of the Customs House and Dean Hope, GMI Commercial Director for the North East.

£7million Customs House refurbishment plans take major step forward

Stanley's at the Whitburn and Marsden Family Hub.

Labour claims it ‘did not propose’ closing any Stanley’s nursery

The future of Stanley's remains in doubt after it is understood that staff were told that all 12 South Tyneside sites could close.

Doubts remain over Stanley’s daycentre across South Tyneside

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

Customs House in South Shields.

'Incredible' comedy club announces South Shields return

The Customs House which hosted the exhibition in 2016.

When Danielle, Sharna, Rebecca and Kia created South Tyneside history

Customs House puts out casting call to budding actors

Mourners have paid tribute to a South Shields panto icon.

Nine photos as mourners say goodbye to an iconic panto dame

Mourners pay their respects to a much-loved pantomime star

John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) is coming to South Shields in June.

Punk superstar John Lydon announces live appearance in South Shields
One of the leading names in British music is heading to South Tyneside.
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Pic shows birthday boy Dennis Carr with friends on his big day.

101-year-old Shields man reveals secret to 'long and healthy' life

Bob Stott dressed as his iconic pantomime character, Dame Dotty.

South Shields theatre icon pays tribute to a popular panto dame

Customs House in South Shields.

Customs House launch search for 'up and coming' musicians

Joe's wonderful surprise at the Customs House which was arranged for him in 2011.

The 2011 night when Joe McElderry got the surprise of his life

An Evening of Qawalli, Bollywood & Punjabi at Customs House.

Customs House set to host Punjabi and Bollywood bonanza

Titled '365 Home Edition', Michael has rewritten the show for a hometown audience.

Tickets go on sale for a South Shields actor’s homecoming solo show

South Shields-born actor Michael Mather is bringing his solo show to the Customs House on Friday, May 15

I’m so proud to be bringing my solo show to my hometown

Last call! Final tickets remain for Customs House's Easter panto

It was an honour - Colmans fish & chips get Royal seal of approval

South Shields Easter panto - what's on at the Customs House

George Heron is the face behind the new Wenlock Road film, which is set in South Shields.

Film set and filmed in South Shields announces set for release
South Shields film set for release - and here’s where to find it.
Jason Button

Sunderland Empire’s Sleeping Beauty panto cast Laura Main as Fairy Snowfall, Miss Rory as Rorina the cleaner, David Ribi as Prince Vincent, Tom Whalley as Vesta the Jester and Jordan Lee-Davies at Lumley Castle.

What we know about North East pantomimes in the North East next winter

The cast of Goldilocks and the Three Bears

What I thought of this year's Customs House panto

Panto star Ray Spencer and fellow cast members join Jonathon Woodall-Johnston, Hays Travel's Chief Operating Officer, with staff members from and their families ahead of the performance of Goldilocks and The Three Bears at The Customs House.

It was fantastic to welcome our families to the pantomime

Alfie Joey will be our Master of Ceremonies

Former BBC Newcastle presenter set to host ‘speak easy’ stage event

Women in Rock

Women in Rock is storming into South Shields for one night only

South Shields singer Joe McElderry is set to embark on a North East tour.

Joe McElderry set to host an exclusive North East live tour

Lorrie Brown as Vera Lynn.

We’re bringing our Dame Vera Lynn-endorsed 1940s show to South Shields

Cllr Margaret Meling.

On The Agenda: Regeneration plans evolve over time as the landscape changes

Plenty of faces for you to recognise in this great photo from 16 years ago.

South Tyneside Dance Festival: 13 nostalgic 2009 photos

A CGI of how the new arrival/communal space could look at the Customs House.

This is how The Customs House could look following refurbishment plans

BreakOver 2024

The Customs House, South Shields receives vital support for The Takeover 2025 fr...

Sheila Graber at work.

Sheila's charity plea nears £33,000

Richie Bow-Grace is bringing 'A Million Blankets' to the Customs House, in South Shields.

I’ve struggled with mental health and autism so I created a stage show

Here's Frank Carson on the day he opened the new wing at St Clare’s Hospice in Jarrow 20 years ago.

A heart of gold and a love for South Tyneside: That's Frank Carson

Beloved classical musician André Rieu presents his Christmas Spectacular Gold & Silver

André Rieu’s annual Christmas concert coming to South Tyneside cinemas

Michael Gray

Interview With Leading Bob Dylan Writer Ahead Of South Shields Gig

Dylan under the microscope

Bob Dylan's rejected songs go under the microscope in South Shields next week

Michael Gray lecture

Dylan lecture to offer entertaining insight into the songs of the legendary sing...

True crime show Murder: Staged Live is coming to the North East.

True crime show 'Murder: Staged Live' set to come to South Shields

Beatlemania is coming to the Customs House, in South Shields, on Thursday, October 10.

Beatlemania is coming to the Customs House in South Shields

Michael Gray's first book, “Song & Dance Man: The Art of Bob Dylan”, was published in November 1972.

World's leading Bob Dylan writer coming to South Tyneside

My Heart Will Go On starring Alexandra Darby comes to The Customs House Saturday 20 July

Treat for Celine Dion fans as Alexandra Darby and My Heart Will Go On show come ...

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside councillors extend public spaces protection orders

Customs House in South Shields. Sunderland Echo image.

Opera stars set to celebrate North East songs at the Customs House

Customs House in South Shields. Sunderland Echo image.

Over £400,000 awarded to The Customs House to carry out upgrade work

Dreamcoat Stars

The Customs House set to host exciting line-up of shows

The Audition's cast

Broadway Stars and Songs Celebrated in New Graeme Thompson Show

Director of Little Red Riding Hood, Steven Lee Hamilton

Ad Feature A Customs House favourite is set to direct his first panto

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