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Warning signs at site of the sewage leak in Jarrow.

Greens heap pressure on Northumbria Water over sewage leak in Jarrow

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

Green group leader Cllr Rachael Taylor.

Councillor resignation raises stability concerns

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Green Party reacts to Harton by-election loss

Anyone wishing to vote in the upcoming local elections in South Tyneside must ensure they are registered to vote by midnight on Monday, April 20.

Full list of results as a new councillor is elected in the Harton ward

Election of new councillor set for Thursday.

Who's who in the Harton ward by-election

Environmental campaigners held a protest at South Shields Town Hall on Thursday, July 30.

Campaigners hit out at South Tyneside’s Local Plan approval

South Tyneside’s Reform UK-led council has voted to scrap the borough’s climate emergency declaration.

Reform ditches climate emergency pledge despite angry opposition

Candidates make their case to become a Harton councillor.

Candidates in Harton by-election make case to be councillors

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

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

Green Party Cllr Matt Blair of West Park

Councillor says work is continuing to fight West Park disorder

Green Party Councillors Tony Leather, Jasmin Uddin and Matt Blair at the Harton Lane roundabout.

Safety plans revealed to end 'chaos' on road near South Shields school

Members of the public have gathered at the Ocean Road Community Centre for a screening of The People's Emergency Briefing.

Climate crisis film screening prompts a discussion in South Shields

South Shields Town Hall.

Concerns as council is stripped of major planning authority

The future of Stanley's remains in doubt after it is understood that staff were told that all 12 South Tyneside sites could close.

Greens call on South Tyneside Council to reconsider Stanley’s cuts
The Green Party has called on South Tyneside Council to reconsider cost-saving proposals at Stanley’s.
Ryan Smith

Pride in South Tyneside is returning to the borough this July.

Greens call for Pride flag to be flown at South Shields Town Hall

Cllr Rachael Taylor, South Tyneside Council's Green Group leader, and deputy group leader Cllr Tony Leather Credit: South Tyneside Green Party

Green Party reveal South Tyneside leaders after election success

Reform UK's successful candidates in South Tyneside celebrate their runaway victory at the polls.

Reform's turquois tsunami has washed away Labour in South Tyneside

Rachael Taylor, leader of the South Tyneside Green Party, has called on Reform UK to continue with climate initiatives in the borough.

Green Party leader calls on Reform to keep climate initiatives

Reform UK are celebrating following success at the 2026 local elections in South Tyneside.

Labour loses Council majority for the first time since 1979

South Shields Town Hall

What the political parties have to say

Polling Station, South Tyneside

Every candidate standing in May's South Tyneside Council elections

Councillors at the South Tyneside Green Party are calling for an Extraordinary Council Meeting to discuss the proposals of establishing a Whitburn Parish Council.

We’re calling for a meeting over the Whitburn Parish Council proposal

Zack Polanski with Green Party members in South Tyneside.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski pays a visit to South Shields

A line of flags on lamp posts along Biddick Hall section of the John Reid Road.

Councillor called ‘a traitor’ for speaking out in flag row

Leader to remain in role as Labour loses majority on Council
Labour has lost its majority control of South Tyneside Council.
Ryan Smith

Cllr David Francis, leader of the South Tyneside Green Party.

South Tyneside’s Green Party leader set to step down

Local residents have joined together on Saturday, April 26, for the official opening of the West Park Community Garden.

Residents come together as a community garden opens in a park

South Tyneside councillors Andrew Guy, left, and Jim Yare, right, have quit the Green Party

Green Party councillors quit over 'toxic and underhand behaviour'

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council votes against Winter Fuel Payment challenge

Councillor receives 'formal censure' and email restrictions

England's first official Japan Park Golf course opens in South Shields

Councillors in South Tyneside have agreed to write to government chiefs to call for an independent review of water companies and a dedicated coastal minister to be put in place.

'Great concern' - Call for action over South Tyneside sea pollution

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside councillor under fire following climate change comments

South Shields Town Hall.

Council spent more than £18,000 on hospitality events last year

abour leader and incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street

Watch: Keir Starmer makes first speech as Prime Minister outside No 10

A full list of candidates standing in South Tyneside in the 2024 general election has been confirmed. Photo: National World.

General election 2024: Full list of results for South Tyneside

A full list of candidates standing in South Tyneside in the 2024 general election has been confirmed. Photo: National World.

General election 2024: Five key things to know in South Tyneside

Jarrow and Gateshead East candidates standing in the 2024 general election. From top left: Mark Conway, Kate Osborne, Jamie Rickelton, Jack Gebhard (bottom left) and Nic Cook.

Candidates standing in the Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency

The South Shields candidates standing in the 2024 general election. From top left: Jonathan Aibi, Ahmed Khan, Stephen Holt, Emma Lewell-Buck and David Francis.

Meet the candidates standing in the South Shields constituency

Joan Hamilton was elected to South Tyneside Council following a by-election on Thursday, June 27.

New independent councillor joins council after by-election

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How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Everyone should be able to breathe cleaner air. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Voters are putting environmental issues first

The new Green Group on South Tyneside Council following the 2024 local elections.

Green Party sets out ambitions following gains at local elections

The counting of the votes for the 2024 local election took place at the Temple Park Leisure Centre, in South Shields. Photo: National World.

Local elections 2024: What went wrong for Labour in South Tyneside?

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne.

MP ‘concerned' over scale of Labour losses at South Tyneside Council

Local Elections 2024: Independents and Green Party celebrate success

The counting of the votes for the 2024 local election took place at the Temple Park Leisure Centre, in South Shields. Photo: National World.

Local elections 2024: Full list of results for South Tyneside

Cllr Tracey Dixon, the leader of South Tyneside Council, has called on the Labour Party to "restart" in the borough following a heavy election defeat.

Council leader reacts following disastrous local elections

South Tyneside residents head to polling stations across the region this week.

South Tyneside Council: All the candidates, issues and seats to watch

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Whiteleas ward, from left: Robin Coombes, Michelle Turnbull, Sophie-Jane Williams.

Candidates standing in the Whiteleas ward in the 2024 local elections

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Whitburn and Marsden ward, from left: Tracey Dixon and Edward Littley.

Meet the candidates standing in the Whitburn and Marsden ward

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Westoe ward, from left: Sandra Duncan, Georgina Holt, Kate Owens-Palmer.

Candidates standing in the Westoe ward in the 2024 local elections

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the West Park ward, from left: Nicky Gynn, Justin Knight, Sean McDonagh.

Candidates standing in the West Park ward in the 2024 local elections

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