Disabilities

Almost 45,000 hours of PE, since the London Olympic Games in 2012, have been lost

Ad Feature 4,000 hours of PE lessons lost in the last year, study reveals

Lynsey Simmons and her daughter, Bethany.

South Tyneside mum hits out at post-16 SEND transport price hike plans

Foxden has been rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

A South Tyneside short-break unit is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

Epinay School, in South Shields, has welcomed a delegation from Hong Kong to allow them to gain an insight into how careers education and guidance can be delivered to young people with SEND.

‘A proud day’ - Epinay School welcomes Hong Kong delegation

A new documentary chronicling the life of Christopher Reeve arrives in UK cinemas this week - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve’s life explored in new documentary hitting cinemas

Hebburn Health Centre site (October, 2024) Credit LDRS

Plans submitted to give ex-Hebburn health centre 'new lease of life'

Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, is calling for proper scrutiny of assisted dying Private Members Bill.

'Assisted death' needs proper scrutiny to avoid 'dangerous path'

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne.

Kate Osborne MP reflects on Labour’s first 100 days in Government

South Shields Town Hall.

Proposals to make SEND hub at West Boldon Primary School 'permanent’

The Metrocentre is set to launch Santa's Elf Academy for the 2024 festive season.

Metrocentre launches its brand new Santa’s Elf Academy

Ian Smith (left) and Brian Lawson with other riders and some of the staff at Boldon Nursery School.

Family of autistic boy get on their bikes to help nursery he attends

(Photo: Pexels)

Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

Headteacher Carol Devine with pupils at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School. The school has received an 'Outstanding' rating following an inspection by Ofsted.

South Shields primary school rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

More than 1 in 5 Brits want to become their own boss

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Hebburn North ward, from left: Annette Chapman, Brian Goodman and Liz McHugh.

Candidates standing in the Hebburn North ward in the local elections

BLISS=Ability

South Tyneside charity closes its doors after 30 years due
BLISS=Ability supported disabled individuals in South Tyneside with various accessible services.
Holly Allton

New youth hub launching for additional needs thanks to £600k funding

BLISS=Ability in New Green Street, South Shields

'Terrible news' - South Shields reacts to charity closure

Tommy Lamb, five, from South Shields has become the unexpected star of John Lewis' Christmas campaign. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

Five-year-old becomes unexpected star of John Lewis Christmas campaign

Cllr Jane Carter, with Sarah Minhinnett, Sarah’s son Sean and nursery manager Emma Hartley. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

Staff and parents at a Jarrow nursery celebrate a ‘Good’ Ofsted report

Freddy Mahoney, 12

Football mad amputee, 12, set to play for England team

Health conditions that could see you collect an extra £400 a month

Athlete wins silver at the Special Olympics World Summer Games

Frances Simmonds-Mead (pictured) booked tickets to the rock event for her and her partner Oliver last November - but was left devastated after what came next.

Disabled woman forced to leave Download after paying £1,200

Learner drivers in the UK could save thousands if they qualify for this scheme

Learner drivers to get 40 hours of free lessons if they meet 2 rules

Apple have revealed the new features coming to iPhones to help those with disabilities

New iPhone feature can create a voice like yours in minutes

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