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The vessel capsized just off the South Pier, in South Shields.

Three people rescued after 14ft cabin cruiser capsizes off the coast

The Lord Nelson, on Monkton Lane, in Monkton Village.

Jarrow pub worker suffers injuries after asking a customer to leave

Pellets, also known as nurdles, have been washing up on beaches in the North East including Littlehaven Beach.

What we know about the South Shields plastic pellet spillage so far

A man has been taken to hospital after a ship collided with a crane at the Port of Tyne, in South Shields.

Health and Safety Executive works with police over crane collapse

An investigation is underway after a ship collided with a crane at the Port of Tyne on Sunday afternoon (July 19).

Port to 'cooperate fully' after a man was injured in a crane collapse

One person has been taken to hospital following a crane collapse at the Port of Tyne, in South Shields.

Man hospitalised after ship collides with a crane at the Port of Tyne

Police at the scene of the incident on Saturday.

Man remains on police bail following a South Shields hit-and-run

Garage boss George Charlton, 22, who has been jailed for 31 months at Newcastle Crown Court after he seriously injured an e-bike rider in a hit-and-run smash then blamed one of his customers.

Hebburn garage boss blamed customer for e-bike hit-and-run smash

Emergency services requested support from the Great North Air Ambulance Service following a crash in South Shields.

Air ambulance called after a man suffered serious injuries in a crash

Police have cordoned off Sycamore Avenue, in South Shields, following a collision on Wednesday, July 8.

Man suffers serious injuries following a collision in South Shields

Jarrow School have paid tribute to Kurtis Stubbings, a former pupil, after he tragically passed away following a crash.

School pays tribute to a former pupil who died following Jarrow crash

Two people were taken to hospital after an incident by Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields.

Appeal for information following reported coastal hit and run

Two taken to hospital after collision on South Shields coastal road

Kurtis Stubbings, 18, has sadly passed away following a crash in Jarrow.

Crash victim's family make the decision to switch off his life support

Kurtis Stubbings alongside his mum, Charlotte Wilson.

More than £7,700 raised for the family of an 18-year-old crash victim

Ellison Street, in Jarrow.

Electric motorbike rider suffers life-threatening injuries in a crash
An electric motorbike rider has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following an early morning collision in Jarrow.
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Man arrested after a pensioner was seriously injured in a crash

Shirley Rice, the twin sister of David 'Noddy' Rice, is appealing for information ahead of the 20th anniversary of his murder.

Noddy Rice’s sister appeals for help on the anniversary of his murder

Marsden Cliffs.

Police to prepare coroner’s report after a man falls from cliffs

Emergency services were called to Marsden Cliffs on Wednesday morning (May 13) after a van went over the side.

Police confirm a man, in his 20s, has died at Marsden Cliffs

Emergency services were called to Marsden Cliffs on Wednesday morning (May 13) after a van went over the side.

Emergency services called to Marsden after a van went over the cliff

Tributes have been paid to Jordan Orrock, 20, from South Shields, after he sadly died following a collision on the A1(M).

Over £5,400 raised for the funeral of a man who died in an A1 crash

Northumbria Police have reopened Ellison Street, in Jarrow, following a crash on Thursday morning (May 7).

Police reopen a Jarrow road after a car overturned in a crash

Tributes have been paid to Lewis Smith, 20, from South Shields, after he sadly died following a collision on the A1(M).

Tributes to a second South Shields man who died following an A1 crash

Tributes have been paid to Jordan Orrock, 20, from South Shields, after he sadly died following a collision on the A1(M).

Family’s tribute to a 20-year-old man who died in an A1 crash

Durham Constabulary have confirmed that a second man has died following a collision on the A1(M) near Chester-le-Street.

Police confirm a second man has died following a crash on the A1(M)

Northumbria Police have confirmed that a man's body was found in South Shields' Temple Park.

Man's body discovered in a South Shields park
A man’s body has been found in a South Shields park.
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A man aged 20 has sadly died following a collision on the A1M near Chester-Le-Street.

Man dies after A1M crash near Chester-Le-Street as two men in hospital

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a crash on the Coast Road, in South Shields, on Tuesday, April 7.

Man remains in life-threatening condition as police continue appeal

Coast Road in South Shields

Police appeal for information after Coast Road crash

Police give update following a South Shields tyre fire

The collision happened on Lynton Avenue, in Jarrow.

Man taken to hospital after van overturns in a Jarrow street

Newcastle and Sunderland fans are being warned about "robust action" against anyone causing trouble in this weekend's Tyne & Wear derby.

Zero tolerance - everything you need to know ahead of derby day

The incident happened at an industry premises, just off Commercial Road, in South Shields.

Man suffers serious injuries at a South Shields industrial premises

The public have been warned to stay away from frozen bodies of water ahead of the incoming spell of cold weather.

'Panic and drowning': Public warned to stay away from frozen water

Taking the plunge during the charity New's Year Day swim in Carnlough harbour.

Safety warning as people prepare to take part in New Years Day dips

The extent of the damage caused by the fire.

Police issue major update on cause of Ocean Beach Pleasure Park blaze

St Wilfrid's RC College, on Temple Park Road, in South Shields.

School outlines support for pupils and staff following student's death

St Wilfrid's RC College, in South Shields, has closed following the death of a pupil.

Breaking South Shields school pupil passes away following a medical emergency

Would be revellers warned to stay safe ahead of 'Black Eye Friday'. (Photo by National World)

Would-be revellers warned to stay safe ahead of ‘Black Eye Friday’

Claire Laybourne has been described as a an ‘extraordinary mother and 'a devoted partner'. Photo: Northumbria Police

Man charged following death of Hebburn mother in road collision

The family of Sunderland army veteran Simon Wilson have paid tribute to him after he died following a collision in South Tyneside.

‘Proud veteran’ - Tribute to a man who died in a collision

Northumbria Police are appealing for information

Woman left with serious injuries after major A19 incident

Drivers are being warned of road closures

Major road in Tyne and Wear closed in both directions

Roofing experts have issued a warning to homeowners after a month of rainfall in 24 hours.

Roofing experts warn homeowners after a month's rainfall in 24 hours

A student who lost all his possessions following a fire in South Shields last week has thanked his friend and the public for their support.

Thanks to everyone who helped get me after my flat burned down

An arson investigation is underway following a fire at The Blue Marlin, in South Shields.

Investigation launched following blaze at a fish and chip restaurant

A tudent lost all his possessions following a fire in South Shields last week.

I've started a fundraiser for my friend after his house burned down

Many of the props used in the annual Halloween display have been destroyed.

Arson investigation following a fire at Stan’s Halloween display

Three people have been arrested following an altercation in South Shields.

Three arrested after a man suffers injuries in South Shields

The crash took place shortly after 10am on Thursday, October 23.

Three arrests as a man suffers serious injuries following a crash

Eddie Howe reacted to a fake news story about Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock.

Eddie Howe reveals Joe Willock maze truth after BBC apology

The incident reportedly took place in West Park, in South Shields.

One dog dead and a woman injured following a reported dog attack

North East Ambulance Service. (Photo by National World)

Authorities to get tough after unprecedented attacks on paramedics

It comes as UK motorists apologise at the scene of an accident - despite not being at fault

Drivers risk insurance claims for doing this one thing, expert warns

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