Marsden

The Marsden Steps have been closed to members of the public since December 2025.

Council to spend more than £600,000 to fully replace Marsden Steps

Evie is part-way through her course.

Meet the 16 year old opening her own dog grooming salon

Susan Spokes Real Estate, South Shields

Marsden Grotto is close by this lovely 2-bed home

A good place to see the eclipse is Souter Lighthouse.

Best places to see South Tyneside’s partial solar eclipse

Purplebricks

Breakfast bar and private garden with this lovely Marsden home

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

Leon Kirton is set to take on a 100km ultramarathon to raise money for Suicide Prevention UK.

Football coach to take on 100km ultramarathon for suicide charity

Daryll, who is from South Shields, has been missing since Saturday, May 2.

Police believe missing South Shields man 'entered water' near Marsden

Shirley Rice, the twin sister of David 'Noddy' Rice, is appealing for information ahead of the 20th anniversary of his murder.

Noddy Rice’s sister appeals for help on the anniversary of his murder

Andrew Craig, South Shields

Stunner home is a short stroll from the South Tyneside seafront

Emergency services were called to Marsden Cliffs on Wednesday morning (May 13) after a van went over the side.

Police confirm a man, in his 20s, has died at Marsden Cliffs

Emergency services were called to Marsden Cliffs on Wednesday morning (May 13) after a van went over the side.

Emergency services called to Marsden after a van went over the cliff

The RNLI Tynemouth inshore lifeboat. (Photo by RNLI/Howard Harrison)

RNLI call 'false alarm with good intent' after swimmer found inland

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Stunner views of the coastline in this stone cottage in South Shields

Two great new kits for St James RC Primary School in this scene from May 2009.

11 South Tyneside school shirts from your football days

Views of Jarrow to bring back wonderful memories.

11 views of Jarrow that I love the most - past and present
The Tyne Tunnel, a nostalgic toddle and a frosty looking day of sledging all make my list of some of the most stunning views of Jarrow over the years.
Chris Cordner

An aerial view of the quarry.

'We accept' - resident pushback on Marsden Quarry plans

Fiona Bruce outside the Woodhorn Mining Museum near Ashington in May 2022, the last time the show was in the North East

Hit TV programme aims to unearth South Tyneside treasures

The Jolly Steward, on Fulwell Avenue, in South Shields.

Once-popular South Shields pub goes up for sale for £275,000

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

New South Shields driver found drunk and unresponsive in his car

The incident took place on Keppel Street, in South Shields town centre.

Drunk man kicked the wing mirror off a taxi on Christmas Day

Shields Gazette readers have been sharing the best places to live in South Tyneside.

14 of the best places to live in South Tyneside according to you

Nathaniel Brash has climbed more than the height of Mount Everest at the iconic Marsden Grotto steps.

I climbed more than the height of Mount Everest at Marsden steps

The Grotto has had to close following a prohibition notice.

Council working to support The Grotto after it was forced to close

The Grotto has had to close following a prohibition notice.

Popular restaurant forced to close following prohibition notice

Shields Gazette readers have been sharing the best places to live in South Tyneside.

14 of the best places to live in South Tyneside, according to readers

The old village of Marsden where 600 people lived at its height, before the decline of the colliery put paid to its fortunes.

The little clifftop village near Sunderland where 600 people lived
Marsden Village may be long gone but we are sure the memories will survive of the little community which once served coal mining families.
Chris Cordner

Nathaniel Brash has climbed more than the height of Mount Everest at the iconic Marsden Grotto steps.

I climbed more than the height of Mount Everest at Marsden steps

Eight-year-old Elizabeth Loftus has underwent a haircut for The Little Princess Trust.

I wanted other girls to have Rapunzel hair so I donated mine

Lisle Road, in South Shields, is set to be closed for roadworks.

Road to be closed to motorists as roadworks look set to begin

Myah Hackett showing world champion form in Malmo.

Karate kids on top of the world after championship medal haul

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Police tracked drunk driver’s every move thanks to CCTV operators

Cheers to the memory of a great night out at the Grotto in 2016.

Glamorous 2016 Marsden Grotto memories

Nursery assistant Hayley Malpass and manager Emma Hartley celebrate Stanley's nursery at Whitburn and Marsden family hub Ofsted report with some of the youngsters.

Nursery celebrates praise from Ofsted thanks to help of insects

South Tyneside residents have launched a petition following changes to the number 12 bus service.

Residents launch petition to urge Stagecoach to rethink bus changes

Cheshire Grove (Credit: Conway Christie)

I'm ready to move in! 4 bed detached South Shields coast home for sale

We've been sent some great photos from readers throughout 2024.

12 great photos from Shields Gazette readers submitted throughout 2024

A 20-year-old woman has died after falling from Marsden cliffs. Photo: National World.

Body of a man found after ‘a vehicle left the cliffs’ at Marsden

Both grey household and blue recycling bin collections will restart in the borough from Tuesday, February 27. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

Bin collections to return to normal following strike disruption

The man tragically fell to his death on Thursday 6 June.

Tragedy as man dies after car falls from South Shields cliffs

New council homes are proposed at a vacant site off Lizard Lane in the Marsden area. Photo: Google Maps.

Council homes development approved in Marsden area of South Shields

New council homes are proposed at a vacant site off Lizard Lane in the Marsden area. Photo: Google Maps.

Decision day set for new council homes development in South Shields

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

The case was dealt with at South Tyneside Magistrates Court

Dad who crashed while three times over the limit given roads ban

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 Harton ward, from left: Karen Dix, Karen Louise Myers, Colin Tosh.

Meet the candidates standing in the Harton ward in the local elections

Pupils from Marsden Junior Mixed School at a 'Thank You' reception held in the Centurion restaurant, with teacher Marjorie Woodmass, right, waitress Linda Arnold and proprietor John Warcup. Class 2 decorated the restaurant for it's opening with Roman soldier figures and murals.

Can you spot your favourite South Tyneside teacher in these photos?

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates Court

Driver found sitting on his bonnet after crashing into a parked car

The Elvis Presley Remembrance Show in 1982 at Hedworth Hall. Were you there?

Nine South Tyneside pictures to take you back to 1981 and 1982

Credit: Ash Walton

12 incredible photos of Marsden Rock taken by readers

Northumbria Police have used a drone to catch a suspect who was hiding in a wheelie bin in South Tyneside. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Police use a drone to find a suspect hiding in a bin in South Tyneside

The scooter has been left damaged

Woman left 'furious' following theft and damage of mobility scooter

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Flamboyant 3 bed home with orange, blue, pink, green & yellow rooms for sale

A 20-year-old woman has died after falling from Marsden cliffs. Photo: National World.

Police confirm a woman has died after falling from Marsden cliffs

Police were called to South Shields, but tragically found an 18-year-old man dead.

18-year-old man found dead in Marsden following concern for welfare

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