History

Former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker Michael Owen

I had an agreement to leave NUFC for Liverpool - now both fans hate me

Take a look back at the moments that led to the heated feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, as Drake's team file a legal petition over "Not Like Us."

The long-standing beef that’s led to Drake and Kendrick lawsuit

Members of the public fill The Mall before a flypast during the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London in June 2022 (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to get extra bank holiday in 2025 to mark major historic event

Porto has lots of unmissable restaurants including Golden Catch

Portugal: 7 Stunning restaurants in Porto for a truly unique night out

The Port of Tyne has announced that the restoration work of the Herd Groyne is officially complete.

Restoration work on the iconic Herd Groyne is officially complete

Where Sunderland rank in the dirtiest clubs in Premier League history

The Beatles could make history at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, should 'Now and Then' pick up a Record of the Year win at the ceremony next February.

GRAMMY Awards 2025: the records that could be broken at the ceremony

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Looks like these youngsters were off to the corner shop in this 1972 view of St Vincent Street. Photo: Shields Gazette

29 photos of how South Shields and South Tyneside streets used to look

Replica of John Cadbury’s shop in Birmingham’s Bull Street at Cadbury World

Watch: We take a tour of Cadbury World featuring Beanmobile ride

We think that these are some of the best things about South Tyneside.

Reasons why we believe that South Tyneside is the best place to live

Nottingham Forest have made a strong start to the 2024/25 Premier League season.

Howe 'delighted' after NUFC transfer decision for 22-goal forward

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

South Tyneside Magistrate's Court.

Sex offender caught with more than a million child abuse images

Jade Thirlwall attends the Off-White fashion show during the September 2024 New York Fashion Week on September 08, 2024 in New York City.

NUFC fan Jade Thirlwall drops cheeky Sunderland dig on BBC

Scotland is a diverse country, loved by explorers

Six idyllic cottages in Scotland perfect for a Christmas getaway
Consumer writer Gareth Butterfield picks out some of the perfect places to stay if you’re planning a festive trip away
Gareth Butterfield

Kate Osborne in action in Parliament.

Kate Osborne lauds the impact of Employment Rights Bill

Adam Reay used an EncroChat device, where he had the username "IcyViper", to bulk buy class A drugs.

South Tyneside dealer behind bars as EncroChat exposes cocaine supply

NUFC 2025-26 kit leak: Big Adidas design detail hinted

Players of Newcastle United lift the Sela cup during the Pre-Season Friendly between Newcastle United and Stade Brestois at St James' Park on August 10, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Sela plan major UK investment after £25m Newcastle sponsorship deal

The Bents Park Festival is one of the highlights of the summer in Shields - but drunken behaviour can spoil all of that.

'I'll knock you out' - Police get drunken threat at Shields festival

With this week marking 50 years since the release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, what led to the film being banned in the United Kingdom - twice?

Why was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre banned 50 years ago this week?

Manchester United play at the Wanda Metropolitano for the first time on Wednesday. Credit: Getty.

PIF company secure staduim naming rights as NUFC decision looms

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

These are all the South Tyneside pubs included in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025.

List of pubs which have made it into the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025

Popular show detailing the history of SAFC is to return to the stage

Police are appealing for information after valuable exhibits were stolen from the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery.

Valuable exhibits stolen from the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
Police are appealing for information after historic exhibits were stolen from the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery.
Ryan Smith

(Photos: Getty Images)

Iconic business that worked on the Titanic enters administration

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Jake Daniels-Shipsmith with his incredible city map which he has been working on for seven years.

Detailed map of imaginary city took teenager seven years to draw

Were you in the picture at Venue. Photo: Wayne Groves

Rewind with these nostalgic photos from a 1997 night out

9 retro photos from a noughties night out in South Tyneside

Alfie Henderson got to meet British Army veteran Peter during a visit to Royal Hospital Chelsea.

South Shields eight-year-old boy meets the iconic Chelsea Pensioners

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have announced a summer sale. Customers can get £50 per person off all holidays departing before August 31, 2024. Photo: Getty Images.

Jet2 reveals winter 2025/26 city breaks programme from Newcastle

School pupils celebrate GCSE results at St Wilfrid’s RC College

South Tyneside Magistrate's Court.

South Tyneside sex offender who tried to lure child breaks court order

Mounted and foot officers engaged in policing the General Strike in 1926.

South Shields theatre to host North East story of 1926 General Strike

Newcastle United COO Brad Miller.

'I'd love' - NUFC chief makes bold claims on St James' development

Beatlemania is coming to the Customs House, in South Shields, on Thursday, October 10.

Beatlemania is coming to the Customs House in South Shields

Wunderhorse before making their Boardmasters main stage debut

Boardmasters 2024: Wunderhorse chat main stage debut and second album

10 historical Wetherspoons pubs in the North East and the fascinating stories behind them

10 Wetherspoons pubs in the North East with a fascinating history

The Tyne and Wear Metro line in South Tyneside has carried 200 million customers since it opened in March 1984. This photo marks the opening day of the line to South Shields.

13 retro photos of the Tyne and Wear Metro down the years

NUFC-themed 'pub team' set for historic clash v Champions League foes

Think you've got what it takes to beat a real-life Chaser?

Think you’ve got what it takes to beat a real-life Chaser?

Roman museum Arbeia have announced their summer schedule.

Every free kids event this summer holidays at South Shields' Arbeia

Minteh has recently moved to Brighton for £33m.

Minteh's agent spotted at Everton training ground after Brighton move

The 11 oldest pubs in the UK - and what you can order at them

11 of the oldest pubs in the UK - and what to order at them

Darwin Nunez of Uruguay and Bruno Guimaraes of Brazil battle for the ball during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match between Uruguay and Brazil at Allegiant Stadium on July 06, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Bruno Guimaraes exit confirmed as NUFC prepare for midfielder return

Amanda Staveley, the co-owner of Newcastle United

Amanda Staveley issues message after £68m deal agreed

Stalker Shane Taylor, who has been jailed for three years and four months at Newcastle Crown Court after he hacked his ex's emails while on the other side of the world in Taiwan and sent damning messages to her contacts under her name.

Jarrow stalker sent cheat threats to ex after email hack in Taiwan

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Left to right - Great North Run Founders Max Coleby Brendan Foster - first male winner Mike McLeod - Cherry Alexander VP European Athletics - GNR founder John Caine and Eric Wilkins

Great North Run unveils prestigious World Athletics heritage plaque

A £500 reward is being offered for the return of a historic cast iron fountain

£500 reward offered for missing historic cast iron fountain

Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.

£35m Euro 2024 star set for summer transfer after Newcastle offer

Luke O’Nien and Trai Hume

Sunderland confirms 2024-25 hummel home shirt kit release details

News you can trust since 1849

©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice