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Karleigh Wright, the owner of KW Fitness.

Gym set to host a government-funded teen hybrid fitness competition

A decision on the future of The Water's Edge is set to be made on Tuesday, October 20.

Decision day looms for the future of an iconic South Shields pub

South Tyneside’s Reform administration has more options available than Labour councillors had previously.

Emma Lewell MP: Cabinet decisions are made only by current councillors not previ...

Ellen Wilkinson, the MP for Jarrow, has a few words for the Jarrow marchers' mascot dog as they reach Harrogate. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The going gets tough for the Jarrow marchers

Applications open for Jarrow March Next Step Fund

The marchers of the Jarrow Crusade arrive in London on October 31, 1936, and leading them through Hyde Park is their MP, Ellen Wilkinson. Photo by E Dean/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

Kate Osborne MP: Our town has a proud tradition of people standing together and ...

Significant changes have not yet been made to block the creation, viewing or sharing of nude material. Photo posed by model

Childline: Call to install nudity blocking technology on children’s smartphones ...

These colourful new playground markings were on show at Mortimer Primary School in November 2011.
The photo shows some of the school pupils with deputy head teacher Pam Appleby, head Geoff Seagrove and business man Graeme Foreman.

South Tyneside playgrounds between the 1960s and the 2010s

Park View School on Temple Park Road in South Shields was awarded a good rating following an inspection in October 2017.

South Shields school to receive part of £22.5 million funding

Local Labour Party Secretary Ed Malcolm described the decision to close the nurseries as a ‘rushed done deal’.

Labour Party to join rally against Stanley's closures

A multi-agency operation to clean up the nurdles was initiated in August.

Port of Tyne chief pushes for change after nurdle spill

South Tyneside Council town hall

South Tyneside Council short of £539,000 in savings for 2026/27 budget

Accommodation blocks at Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex, used for adult male illegal migrants who are claiming asylum in the UK.

Emma Lewell MP: Under this Labour Government, small boat arrivals have fallen to...

Calls for South Tyneside’s Reform leader to expel two top councillors

Despite the benefits of young people being able to connect with friends and family, it also leaves children open to risks.

Childline: New legislation must make mobile phones and tablets safer for young u...

Cllr Steve Smith, Lead Member for Housing at South Tyneside Council.

Councillor states a far-right conspiracy theory is in ‘full swing’
South Tyneside Council’s Lead Member for Housing believes a far-right conspiracy theory is in “full swing”.
Ryan Smith

Political opponents react to 100 days of Reform UK in South Tyneside

Kate Osborne, the Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East.

Jarrow MP urges residents to share their thoughts on high streets

The government has confirmed benefit payments are to be paid early this weekend - ahead of the August bank holiday.

The 11 benefits to be paid early this August bank holiday weekend

The scene at the Port of Tyne where two vessels collided and a crane collapsed. Photo by Will Walker/North News & Pictures

Emma Lewell MP: Government must mitigate the potential of Port of Tyne accident ...

Left to right: South Shields MP Emma Lewell, Deputy Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Susan Sybenga, Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board for Biddick Hall Chair Tracey Stephenson and Vice Chair Claire Finlay.

Meet the Biddick Hall resident spearheading £20m regeneration project

I travelled from South Shields to Spain for the rare solar eclipse

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner speak with police officers outside a vape shop as part of his tour of the UK to give local people a real say over the future of their high streets, including a crackdown on vape and betting shops.

Kate Osborne MP: Stronger powers are urgently needed to tackle illicit traders o...

Jarrow MP backs PM’s plans to crackdown on vape and betting shops

The government is building a National Care Service to address the flawed and inequitable adult social care services.

Emma Lewell MP: Government accelerates its three-year review into social care

Marine Minister Stephen Morgan visited Littlehaven Beach, in South Shields, for a first-hand look at the ongoing nurdle clean up operation.

Government minister praises volunteer nurdle clean up operation

South Tyneside Council has submitted a £21million funding bid in an effort to replace the Heugh Street Bridge.

£21m bid submitted to replace the Heugh Street Bridge in South Shields
A £21million funding bid has been submitted as South Tyneside Council seeks to replace the Heugh Street Bridge.
Ryan Smith

South Shields MP calls for tougher laws on nurdle transportation

Wearside volunteers included Bob Qualie, circled, who was an Olympic Bantamweight weightlifting champion in the mid-1930s.
He is pictured during a weightlifting competition which was held in the South Hylton Royal British Legion hut.

Remembering the Mackems who fought in the Spanish Civil War

Candidates make their case to become a Harton councillor.

Candidates in Harton by-election make case to be councillors

The country depends on skilled welders, fabricators, electricians, engineers and technicians. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Kate Osborne MP: The future of manufacturing is being built in our region today

The state-of-the-art facility will be purpose-built

Ad Feature AG&P Industrial launches new fabrication yard

South Tyneside Council has partnered with expert charity Nurdle to help with the clean up operation.

'The next week is vital' - Nurdle clean-up team offer update

Environment activists are calling for the government to legislate for tighter controls over the handling and transportation of nurdles. It follows a huge plastic spill into the River Tyne.

Protesters call for tighter laws following River Tyne plastic spill

Kate Osborne MP has launched a poetry competition to mark the 90th anniversary of the Jarrow Crusade, also known as the Jarrow March.

Guided tour set to delve into the history of the Jarrow Crusade

Clean up continues as one billion plastic pellets spill into the Tyne

Connected Caring staff Tiffany Wilson, carer support worker, Monica Scott, team leader, Gary Collinson, carer support worker, and Sonya Hogg, information and advice worker.

South Tyneside 'unpaid carer' boost after new action plan launch

The Harton by-election will take place in August.

Reminder issued for residents to apply for by-election postal vote

HM Revenue and Customs in Whitehall.

South Tyneside bricklayer named and shamed for not paying taxes

South Shields MP calls for Stanley’s to be saved in Parliament

Steph McGovern will host the celebration in Cornwall

Ad Feature Steph McGovern hosts first Vocational Day

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Government's 11 emergency essentials every home should have

Francesco Calvo and Rwanda Convention Bureau CEO, Janet Karemera

Villa strike controversial agreement after £60m NUFC deal

Jack, a Year 8 pupil at Jarrow School, has created artwork for a digital postcard to help boost Jarrow's UK Town of Culture 2028 bid.

Pupil’s postcard showcased in a national Town of Culture gallery

A CGI of how the £150million green terminal could look.

Planning accelerated on £175m Port of Tyne green energy project

Kate Osborne MP (right) with Georgia Gould MP (middle), the Schools Minister, during a visit to Jarrow School.

Minister discusses SEND reform and education investment in the borough

MP Emma Lewell does not share the view that planning casework is a councillor and local council matter. Photo used for illustration purposes only

Emma Lewell MP:

Kate Osborne, the Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East.

Jarrow MP welcomes Labour action to cut school costs

Gibraltar is entering a new chapter following the landmark UK-EU Treaty

Ad Feature Gibraltar announces residency scheme reforms

Harry Kane rescued England in their game against DR Congo on Wednesday evening. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)

South Shields pub hosting 'cosy and comfy' World Cup experience

Four in 10 blamed geopolitical factors for rising energy price

Nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes

Dr Lindsey Whiterod CBE, Chief Executive of Tyne Coast College, North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, Cllr Karen Pittuck of South Tyneside Council, and Tyne Coast College Principal, David Gardner.

Mayor gives South Tyneside seal of approval to under fire £95m project

The Old Town Hall, in South Shields' Market Place.

Readers have their say on the future of South Shields Old Town Hall

Cllr Dave Royal at the Old Town Hall, in South Shields.

Residents back plans to revitalise the South Shields Old Town Hall

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

Ad Feature Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100

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