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Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

Emma Lewell-Buck, South Shields MP, has backed calls from the Kennel Club to ban electric shock collars. Photo: NationalWorld.

South Shields MP welcomes Government plans ‘to get Britain working’

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters

Leaked message sent to NUFC & rivals urges Premier League U-turn

South Shields Post Office, on King Street, is among 115 branches at risk of closure.

Emma Lewell-Buck slams decision to put Post Office at risk of closure

Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch (front 2nd R) is joined by MPs Mel Stride, Chris Philp, Esther McVey, Claire Coutinho, Victoria Atkins, Andrew Griffith, and Priti Patel as they take part in the farmers rally on 19 November 2024 in London (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The real reasons farmers are protesting over Inheritance Tax changes

Folic acid will be added to non-wholemeal flour.

Extra vitamin to be added to white bread to help protect babies

The Pharmacy First scheme means you can speak to your pharmacist about seven common health conditions.

Pharmacies may close at evenings and weekends in historic strike plan

South Shields Post Office, on King Street, is among 115 branches at risk of closure.

South Shields Post Office at risk of closure as the company

Post Office bosses are set to close 115 locations in a new bid to restructure the company

Post Office set to close 115 branches and axe jobs amid major cuts

The Lord Darzi Report found that the NHS is in 'serious trouble'.

NHS reforms: Government announces new league tables for NHS providers

Dave Broadbent, chair of R3 in Yorkshire

Both insolvency-related activity and levels of start-ups rise in Yorkshire and t...

A lot of abuse is via private messaging which is why the Online Safety Act needs strengthening. Picture posed by model

Chidline: A year since Online Safety Act became law, we’re still waiting for tec...

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

The government will be introducing a smoking ban, extending the indoor smoking ban to specific outdoor spaces.

Smoking ban UK: key things you need to know

EF100 survey results

A double-edged sword – how the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill and budge...
A recent survey revealed that 87.8% of franchisors who entered the Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards* said they do not have faith in the current government to do what’s best for small businesses.
Katie Hailes

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

The education secretary has announced the first university tuition fee rise in eight years

Explainer Everything you need to know about the university tuition fee increase

Acting deputy national chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales Brian Booth

'Certain offences just can't be looked at' says Police Federation boss

South Tyneside's MPs have met with the Education Secretary for an update on the Government's mission to provide children with the best start in life.

MPs given update on the Government’s education message

NHS nurse opens brand new clinic to help residents with ear problems

Sue Johnston (centre) stars as the resident of a care home turned into a zombie in the horror-satire Generation Z, which began this week on Channel 4 (PIcture: Channel 4/The Forge/Alistair Heap)

Generation Z review: Not so much raw meat, more overcooked satire

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How the Autumn Budget affects pensions - from the triple lock to tax

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chris Packham is calling on Shields residents to write to their MP on the issue of trophy hunting - Animal News Agency

Chris Packham urges Shields residents to write to their MP on the issue of troph...
Environmentalist Chris Packham is calling for Shields residents to write to their MP to call for a ban on trophy hunting.
Hayley OKeeffe

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

A private schooling expert says that happier children learn better

Private school approach may be the cure for absence woes - expert

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

In an article marking the launch of the News Media Association’s Journalism Matters campaign, the Prime Minister gave his strong backing to news media

Sir Keir Starmer says journalism is the 'lifeblood of our democracy'

Hebburn Family Hub, one several across the borough that have seen more than 50,000 contacts from 8,500 children, young people, parents, and carers, accessing everything from parenting support and infant feeding support to regular classes and activities.

Council leader reveals borough's pre-Budget wish list

South Shields Town Hall

South Tyneside Council demands urgent action on housing budget crisis

Minister for Employment Alison McGovern and Jarrow and Gateshead East MP Kate Osborne visit A&P's Hebburn shipbuilding site

Emplyment Minister highlights "unacceptable" North East economic gap

Kate Osborne in action in Parliament.

Kate Osborne lauds the impact of Employment Rights Bill

Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon is pictured with Yacub Ahmed, of South Tyneside Youth Parliament.

South Tyneside's bold plan to eradicate child poverty

Coins falling out of jar

70% Of Brits Admit To Feeling Worried Or Anxious Ahead Of Reeves First Budget

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

Energy Security Ed Miliband, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar at the Port of Greenock while on the General Election campaign trail in May

Nine out of ten green boffins threaten to quit jobs if not supported

Salvation Army warns of Modern Slavery crisis

Salvation Army warns of Modern Slavery crisis as victims fear seeking help

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council votes against Winter Fuel Payment challenge

(Photos: Getty Images)

DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: who's eligible for payment - when it's paid

More flexibility for teachers and better pay and conditions for school support staff are on the cards

What Labour's new employment rights bill means for teachers

The motion will go before South Tyneside Council on Thursday.

Motion for winter fuel payment policy reversal debated

(Photos: Getty Images)

UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

School classroom.

Watch: School absence fines rise details explained

Some of our MPs appear to hand their brains in at reception when they come to power. (Image created by AI)

'Good ideas from the Government appear thin on the ground'

(Photos: Getty Images)

Labour proposes weight-loss jabs for unemployed to boost workforce

Person using their phone

A major change to way phones are charged could come to UK

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

(Photos: Getty Images/SWNS)

'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

Starmer told North East can 'lead UK in offshore wind'

Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, has called on the government to give members of the public a voice as part of bus service reforms.

Emma Lewell-Buck MP advocates for community input in bus services

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne.

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

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

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