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Work continues on South Tyneside College campus in King Street, South Shields.

South Tyneside College plans marine workshops

Singer Erin Roche, market manager Beth Durkin (right), and traders Dan Jameson, Helen Stewart, and Pauline Smith.

Traders give this verdict on measures to increase footfall to market

Staff and customers were pictured inside Woolworth in South Shields in this archive scene from the summer of 2006.

The workers who made Woolworths tick in South Tyneside

The outlet bakery on South Shields' Frederick Street has a 4.6 rating from 51 reviews, making it the best rated Greggs across the region.

Greggs hiring for two positions in South Shields

Developer speaks out on 44-room South Shields guest house plans

Thief targeted Greggs.

Drug-addicted South Shields shoplifter targeted Greggs 13 times

Ivor Saville ran the business for about 30 years and here he is reminiscing on those great times in 2008.

Remembering Savilles music shop which was the place to go

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Homeless shoplifter fined after trying to steal T-shirts

Muriel Metcalfe celebrates 60 years with the Brownies.

'Shellshocked' - Brownies volunteer celebrates 60 years with group

South Shields will once again be filled with colourful and impressive costumes.

Full list of road closures as the South Tyneside Summer Parade returns

India Adams (front) with Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno and members of the Inspired With India group.

Group to celebrate African dance and music at the Summer Parade

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

The South Tyneside creatures which caused a pastie-thieving crimewave

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Desperate South Tyneside woman raids Greggs after benefits cut

Gordon keeps a close watch on customers as they tuck in to their meal.

Gordon the South Shields seagull who had fantastic culinary style

Old Barclays Bank building in King Street, South Shields Credit LDR

Apartments plan for Barclays Bank building in South Shields approved

Old Barclays Bank building in King Street, South Shields Credit LDR

D-Day set for plans to convert listed South Shields building
Decision day for apartments at listed ex-Barclays Bank in King Street.
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The former NatWest bank, on King Street, has been put up for sale for £155,000.

Readers react to a former South Shields bank going up for sale

The former NatWest bank, on King Street, has been put up for sale for £155,000.

Former South Shields town centre bank goes up for sale for £155,000

Armed police were called to South Shields on Saturday evening (June 6) following reports of a disturbance on King Street.

Armed police called following a ‘disturbance’ on King Street

CodFellas Fish & Grill

Jarrow fish and chip shop announces imminent closure ahead of revamp

South Tyneside Council's planning department has received an application for 54 - 56 King Street in the town's Beacon and Bents ward.

New hot food takeaway bid launched for South Shields' King Street

Two ducks named Donald (pictured) and Daisy have become regulars at Sinia's, in South Shields.

Two ducks become regulars at a South Shields pub

The culprit was captured on CCTV entering the rear yard of Veterans Response CIC’s recently closed down outlet in King Street, South Shields, and making off with the wrack.

Charity shop appeal after CCTV captures thief taking item from yard

Nigel Farage on his South Shields walkabout.

Nigel Farage delivers unlikeliest of shocks on King Street walkabout

Reform leader Nigel Farage on the campaign trail in South Shields ahead of the local elections where his party are predicted to make massive gains.

'Truth hurts' - Shields has say on MP response to Nigel Farage dig

Veterans Response charity store on King Street has closed down.

'It's dead' - Shop fires shots at council over King Street woes

Reform leader Nigel Farage on the campaign trail in South Shields ahead of the local elections where his party are predicted to make massive gains.

Mayor slams Farage attack on South Shields as 'town in decline’.
Mayor blasts back at Nigel Farage attack on South Shields as ‘a town in decline’.
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Actress Pat Phoenix, who played Elsie Tanner in Coronation Street, cuts the tape to officially open Top Clothing Store in King Street.

When chants of 'Elsie, Elsie' rang out in South Shields town centre

The Vape Shop in King Street, South Shields, has been shut down.

Vape shop shut down after raid uncovered illegal fags hidden in wall

Crowds gather to hear addresses from local community leaders at the Good Friday Procession of Witness in South Shields

Crowds gather for 175th annual Good Friday Procession of Witness

Photos as the Church groups celebrate the Procession of Witness

Teenage hairdresser Vickie Woodward, 18, from Boldon said: “I’d love Primark to come to Shields. There is a Primark in Sunderland and Newcastle, so why not? They sell cheap and attractive clothing and it appeals to young people."

11 people who spoke up when Marks and Spencers closed in South Shields

The annual Good Friday open air service, in South Shields' Market Place.

Procession of Witness: Everything you need to know for Good Friday

The staff of Colwell's who promised a warm welcome to the shop in Prince Edward Road in 1971.

I'm going back to 1971 for an insight into South Tyneside life

From left: Cllr Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council, Dr Lindsey Whiterod CBE, Chief Executive of Tyne Coast College and Andrew Dawson, Managing Director of Castle.

Construction of the new South Tyneside College hits a major milestone

NatWest, on King Street, in South Shields.

NatWest makes ‘tough choice’ to close its South Shields branch

Specsavers in South Tyneside are supporting young people through Saturday jobs.

I was inspired by my Saturday job at Specsavers to go back to uni

The incident took place on King Street, in South Shields.

Police officer returns to duty following an attack in South Shields

Iceland at Chichester Road and the Viking Centre in Jarrow open 10am to 4pm on New Year's Day. Prince Edward Road, South Shields branch is CLOSED.

Homeless drug user stole £30 of Ferrero Rocher from Iceland

A CGI image of how the main new South Shields college campus building will look

We need big change and this will breathe life back into the town

Menuk Alawattegama has been volunteering every Wednesday afternoon at Veterans at Ease, in South Shields.

I wanted to make a difference by volunteering to help veterans

The Busy Man's Bar which covered all your cologne needs and was available from Masons chemists in South Shields.

A South Tyneside Xmas in the 60s: Barbie, Meccano and a new nightclub

Shields Gazette readers reveal their favourite thing about South Shields.

The coastline, even in deepest Winter - it's still a thing of wonder

Specsavers in South Tyneside are backing a glasses recycling campaign.

Opticians champion glasses recycling to help local charity

Apartments planned for upper floors of 75 King Street, South Shields

Key ruling delivered on idea for new flats in major shopping street

South Tyneside Council has confirmed that the Shields European Store sign has been removed from the former Barclay's Bank building.

Council investigates planning control breach at former bank

Emma Lewell, MP for South Shields, has called for the preservation of the town's old buildings following a sign for a 'Shields European Store' being placed on the former Barclay's Bank building.

Far too many old gorgeous buildings have been neglected or demolished

Residents have expressed their concerns on social media over new signage on South Shields' former Barclays Bank site.

New business takes over an iconic South Shields town centre building

McDonald's near listed former Barclays Bank building on King Street, South Shields

Verdict in on makeover masterplan for McDonald’s

Veterans at Ease's Christina in one of the charity's outlets.

Charity going from strength to strength with Key Fund backing

Part of the funding will see restoration work bring the Old Town Hall back into community use.

Emma Lewell MP: Delivery is what matters most and delivery is what I will ensure

Apartments planned for upper floors of 75 King Street, South Shields

Developers plan homes in historic shopping street

The Summer Parade has returned for 2025.

Look at these 19 amazing photos as Summer Parade returns for 2025

The South Tyneside Summer Parade is back for 2025.

Everything you need to know as Summer Parade returns for 2025

New route announced for South Tyneside’s Summer Parade

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