Fire

The Blue Marlin chippy was ravaged by fire.

South Shields restaurant rebuild plans approved

Isabelle Clegg in the driving seat with fireman Troy Curry at South Shields Community Fire Station open day.
Isabelle was having a great time when we pictured her behind the wheel in 2017.

9 fun times that your children became firefighters for the day

The arson attack took place on the forecourt of the Coast Road Garage in Whitburn.

Arsonist who set hay bale ablaze at Whitburn garage avoid jail

Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes rallies the fans

Bruno Guimaraes' dad spotted with NUFC transfer agents in Madrid

Man who set fire to a homeless person is found dead in prison

Harton Academy donate canoes to South Shields Sailing Club following a arson attack.

School comes to sailing club rescue after suspected arson attack

Michael Foster

Suthor celebrating anniversary of series with South Shields book

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes pictured in action for Brazil.

Exclusive NUFC 'uncomfortable' Bruno reality as Arsenal plot fresh move - Q&A

Caption: Former Park Methodist Church, Bede Burn Road, Jarrow (June 2026) | LDRS

Fire-damaged church set to be transformed - café plan gets green light

Eddie Howe (main) has the backing of sporting director Ross Wilson (left inset) and CEO David Hopkinson.

NUFC £60m announcement imminent after transfer fumble & Spurs bid

Fire Engine. Source: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue.

South Tyneside sent fire risk warning - here's what people must do

X-Sense has a range of smart smoke detectors - but this one couldn't be simpler. You don't even need to replace its battery

Review: This new smoke detector offers affordable peace of mind

The aftermath of the latest bin fire in Hebburn.

Council leader promises fire-hit bins will be replaced 'imminently'

The aftermath of the latest bin fire in Hebburn.

Council comment on bin fire incidents after latest blaze in Hebburn

Aftermath of an van arson attack on Hedgeley Road, Hebburn.

Hebburn woman heartbroken after van hit by suspected arson attack

Suspected arson attack on former Johnnie's pub in Jarrow.

Suspected arson attack sees abandoned Jarrow pub go up in flames
Police are treating a fire in a former Jarrow pub as arson after it caught fire overnight.
Jason Button

A dual-purpose fire pit and barbecue for just £29.99 - what a bargain

This fire pit barbecue has been slashed to £29.99 in a huge 67% deal

Police give update following a South Shields tyre fire

Shields tyre blaze sends plumes of black smoke across town

South Tyneside Council has warned that taxpayers will have to foot the bill for a spate of vandalism in Hebburn's Carr Ellison Park.

Hebburn park impacted by vandalism as bins are set alight

Former Park Methodist Church, Bede Burn Road, Jarrow (February 2026)

Major update on fire-ravaged church eight years after roof collapse

A look at the Whitburn Lodge in an Echo photo from June 2010.

I take a look back at Whitburn Lodge as work starts on former pub land

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) new figures show more than half of the accidental house fires they attended last year started in the kitchen.

We see most house fires starting in kitchens - here's our safety tips

The Grotto has had to close following a prohibition notice.

Iconic restaurant set to reopen following a forced closure

Northumberland village pub with rooms for 34 guests up for sale

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service fire engine

Arson spike grips Tyne and Wear and fire chiefs target hotspots

Nexus have reaffirmed to passengers that E-scooters are banned from the Tyne & Wear Metro network.

Nexus reaffirm Metro E-scooter ban over safety concerns
Nexus have reminded passengers that E-scooters are banned from the Tyne & Wear Metro network over fire concerns.
Neil Fatkin

Jarrow woman appears in court charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered

Woman appears in court charged with arson after being found unconsious

The new pictures from this morning, December 27, show the devastating results of the fire

Ocean Beach Fire update: New images show devastating impact of blaze

WORKING TOGETHER: the event was held at TWFRS headquarters in Washington

We're looking at hoarding risks and more to protect vulnerable adults

The Grotto has had to close following a prohibition notice.

Popular restaurant forced to close following prohibition notice

Firefighters carryout a training exercise on the donated Metro train.

Here's why firefighters carried out rescue on smoke-filled Metro train

Firefighters were called out to a car fire in South Shields during the early hours of Tuesday morning (December 9).

Fire crews called out to an early hours car fire in South Shields

The aftermath of the fire at The Blue Marlin, in South Shields.

‘Beloved’ fish and chip restaurant explores rebuilding following fire

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

8 Chatsworth Court, South Shields (November 2025)

Major update on fire-damaged homes that are covered in scaffolding

Stan's annual Halloween display was destroyed by a fire last week.

Charity fundraiser following Halloween fire reaches £16,000

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

Fundraising page set up after popular Halloween display lost in fire

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

Arson investigation following a fire at Stan’s Halloween display

Stan's annual Halloween display has been destroyed by a fire.

Devastation as a fire rips through a popular Halloween display

Shields Ferry crew members Louise McDowell and Nathalie Zafirkovska have taken part in a firefighting training course.

We’ve been tackling fires as part of our Shields Ferry crew training

An investigation is underway after a firefighter was attacked whilst working in Hebburn. Photo: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Neighbours carry out a rescue following a South Tyneside house fire

The Big Blaze event at Lintz Hall Farm.

Big Blaze to return with Bonfire and fireworks extravaganza

The fire damage following the suspected arson attack on Vermont House, where Sharon Hodgson's constituency office is located. Inset MP Sharon Hodgson.

North East MPs' safety concerns after suspected arson attack

Fire crews were called to Shields Road, in Cleadon.

Emergency services called out to an early morning motorbike fire

The incident took place on Heaton Gardens, in South Shields.

Arson investigation launched after a van was set alight

Proposed site for new 'all hazards village' at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training centre

Fire crews want this new 'village' to prepare for every emergency

The fire is reported to have taken place at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Inset - the fire damage to a bed blanket.

Vape warning as woman reportedly set herself on fire in hospital bed

The Fire Service has been tackling a coach fire on the A19.

Emergency services tackle coach fire on A19 near Sunderland

A number of people have now been prosecuted in connection with the Southport riots in July last year

81-year-olds and 9-year sentences - the numbers behind the 2024 riots

An e-bike exploding

E-bike fires caught on camera

Videos from the scene show smoke filling the lobby of the Asrin Beach Hotel, in Turkey.

Family slams treatment from Love Holidays following Turkey hotel fire

Ronald Knowles, who made ‘assasination kits’ at his Derbyshire home, is arrested.

Watch: Man who made ‘assassination kits’ in home factory is arrested

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