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AXA UK partnered with Vanessa Feltz and James Jordan to show the positive impact of cross-generational friendships

Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generations

The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

Tempting Christmas gift collections from Cartwright & Butler and Prestige Hampers, packed with festive treats, sweet indulgences and savoury favourites.

Luxury Christmas hampers packed with festive surprises

Ad Feature Brits rediscover DIY food and drink making

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

SimplyCook and Amity Brew Co launch SimplyJuicy, a limited-edition pale ale made for curry night

Ad Feature SimplyCook launches limited-edition pale ale

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

The company has begun implementing emission-reduction measures across its operations

Ad Feature Flying Goose earns carbon certification

Yakult, the gut health experts since 1935, have appointed Joe Gailani as national sales manager

Ad Feature Yakult appoints new national sales manager

The six-metre-high installation sailed past some of London's most iconic landmarks

Ad Feature Giant Shin Ramyun cup takes to the Thames in London

Ready for a mince pie? 'Tis the season to complain about Christmas arriving early

Half-price mince pies make an early Christmas taste test tempting

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most
Jumbo prawns might sound like the obvious crowd-pleaser, but some rather more humble groceries shine in our countdown of highly rated buys
Gareth Butterfield

The Chameleon Late Lounge, on Claypath Lane, in South Shields.

South Shields hosts Hallo-Queen drag night for charity

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save 25% on a huge range of food this week

Sainsbury’s has 25% off Taste the Difference food

All these South Tyneside businesses were given a new food hygiene rating in September 2026.

These businesses received a new food hygiene rating in September 2026

Sandwiches have more experimental fillings than they used to

Ad Feature Why the sandwich remains Britain’s workplace lunch champion

Each donut either has a Traitor or Faithful centre

Krispy Kreme unveils new limited edition Traitors doughnuts

The special offer could save a lot of money on a food shop, but you must have a Nectar card

Sainsbury’s has announced huge cuts to 500 of its best products

Lorraine Kelly launched an appeal for Brits to share their family favourite baking recipes

Lorraine Kelly is on a mission to preserve family baking recipes

Ad Feature Mrs Elswood celebrates gherkins at The Great Gherkin Soirée

Ad Feature Fruitinies launch Asda kids fruit snacks

West Park, in South Shields.

South Shields park set to host a ‘spooktacular' Halloween event

Rob Pope embarked on 500-mile challenge to help Britain reconnect with local food and communities

A third of Brits feel disconnected from where their food comes from
Almost a third of Brits feel more disconnected than ever from where their food originally comes from - but want to know more.
Ruby Copp

Get crisp, stone-baked bases and deliciously melted toppings in minutes with the Firebloom EP01 Electric Pizza Oven.

I tried the indoor pizza oven that cooks pizza in just 90 seconds

Matthias Jaissle and Andoni Iraola were taking charge of their respective clubs for the first time in a competitive game (Owen Humphreys/PA)

'Definitely' - Jaissle hints at NUFC transfer U-turn after Liverpool

New subscribers can save 40% on their first box and 20% on the second delivery

Dog owners can get 40% off pet food before surprise rewards begin

Subscribers save at least 10% on recurring dog food, treats, and supplement orders.

Save 10% with Forthglade's dog food subscription

The Ocean Road Mela is set to return for 2026.

Everything you need to know as the Ocean Road Mela returns for 2026

Subscribers save at least 10% on recurring dog food, treats, and supplement orders.

Save 10% on Forthglade dog food

South Shields and Westoe Club has received £1,000 from the Miller Homes Community Fund.

House builder’s community fund gives summer holiday boost to children

Subscribers save at least 10% on recurring dog food, treats, and supplement orders.

Dog owners can save 10% and avoid last-minute food runs

Aldi is searching for sites for new stores in South Shields and Jarrow.

Aldi aims to expand its store count as it looks for new borough sites

Sainsbury’s shoplifter is ordered to pay up for stolen goods. (AlamyPA)

South Shields shoplifter must repay Sainsbury's for stolen goods

South Shields saw temperatures soar over the bank holiday weekend.

Great North Feast set to return for the second time in 2026

Drivers are presenting an opportunity to resolve life’s greatest struggles all from the car seat

Ad Feature Brits use summer road trips to settle life's biggest problems

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Wheelchair-using shoplifter given 150 years to pay off huge court debt

Peru's culinary appeal continues to grow internationally

Ad Feature The world's biggest culinary celebration comes to Peru

Dougie's Tavern in Hebburn will soon be open with a new look.

New name of former Dougie's Bar announced as plans for site unveiled

The Ninja FrostVault 47L cool box has a separate Dry Zone drawer and can keep ice for up to five days

This huge Ninja cool box now costs £120 less before BBQ season

Hebburn Help's Angie Comerford.

Hebburn Helps prepare to support families over six week school break

Sainsbury's £10 match day feast with pizzas, garlic bread and drinks ready to watch England

Sainsbury's £10 football feast is perfect for England v Norway

Garage manager Paul McKay made the victim sit in darkness when he knew she was scared, would lock her inside the house, shaved the back of her head to humiliate her and left her in such a state that a relative feared she had Stockholm Syndrome.

Man kept chainsaw under his bed in campaign of terror against partner

The Bad-landers MCC has donated £1,500 to Veterans in Care following South Tyneside's annual Armed Forces celebration.

Armed Forces Day sees thousands raised for veteran’s charities

The year when furry thieves were hitting the Shields Gazette headlines.

The South Tyneside creatures which caused a pastie-thieving crimewave

This is what I'm buying from Sainsbury's for my next summer garden party

My summer garden party picks from Sainsbury's deli range

England Fans will be able to watch the Three Lions next game in bars across South Tyneside.

Pubs prepare for long night as 1am England kick off approaches

Namaste Indian Cuisine in South Shields has announced it will close for a few days in August for a refurbishment and new menu.

Exclusive Restaurant announces new era with full refurbishment and new menu

The Ocean Road Mela is set to return for 2026.

South Shields’ Ocean Road Mela to return for 2026 - here’s when

Pizza Hut is offering £5 Hawaiian pizzas to customers who dine in wearing a Hawaiian shirt

Ad Feature Pizza Hut launches £5 summer deal for pineapple pizza lovers

Pizza Hut UK’s flagship Marble Arch restaurant has reopened following a refurbishment

Ad Feature Pizza Hut reopens iconic Marble Arch restaurant

Staff at NurseryTime on Beach Road celebrating their success.

South Shields nursery named as one of region's best by parents survey

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