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The Rosebank oil field in Scotland have been given development and production consent by the NSTA despite pushback from campaigners. (Credit: Getty Images)

Rosebank oil field given go-ahead despite pushback from activists Heather Carrick

'Hey kids, dinner's ready. Potatoes again...'

Rishi Sunak's fossil fuel policy revealed: Burn first, ask questions later... Richard Ord

A large whale was found washing up on a British beach this week

Huge 30-tonne whale found dead on British beach Chelsie Sewell

The Northern Lights are a stunning sight

EasyJet pilot makes manoeuvre so passengers can see Northern Lights Patrick Hollis

British Gas report record-breaking profits amid UK energy crisis Ethan Evans

Jade Thirlwall, front row second from right, and Josef Craig, far right back row, with friends, family and members of the Cancer Connections charity

Jade Thirlwall joins hundreds in South Shields Boxing Day Dip Sam Johnson

Saltfish at Houndgate Townhouse, Darlington town centre

Travel: Fine seafood and Georgian opulence at Darlington hot spot

Skinny dippers heading for the sea at dawn. Photograph: North News and Pictures NNP

Skinny dippers raise over £20,000 for the mental health charity Mind Neil Fatkin

The North East Skinny Dip has returned for its tenth year.

More pictures of the 2022 North East Skinny Dip James Harrison

The North East Skinny Dip has returned for its tenth year.

See pictures of the 2022 North East Skinny Dip James Harrison

A previous North East Skinny Dip at Druridge Bay in Nothumberland. Picture by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

North East Skinny Dip looks to top £100k Tony Gillan

Sea fret can hide the view - and the sun - on spring and summer days.

Sea fret - the foggy phenomenon which spoils sunny days in South Shields Ross Robertson

Mark McNichol, co-founder of ‘in at the deep end’,

Swimming instructor urges parents to sign children up for lessons Hayley Lovely

More high winds are set to rip through the region.

This is when Storm Corrie is set to hit the North East on Sunday Georgina Cutler

Dipper rush to the sea

Jade Thirlwall and fund-raisers join Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip Kevin Clark

Joe Clay, 23 from South Shields

South Shields engineer set for journey of a lifetime in Antarctica

Billie-Jean Morris (left) and Louise Capstick

Duo brave icy waters every single day in November to raise hundreds for charity Sam Johnson

Colmans in the old Gandhi's Temple in South Shields

What we thought of Colmans Seafood Temple Katy Wheeler

One hardy soul braves the elements

Hour-by-hour forecast - how long is the rain set to last? Kevin Clark

People taking part in a previous North East Skinny Dip at Druridge Bay in Nothumberland. Picture by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

North East Skinny Dip returns amid an explosion of wild swimming Ross Robertson

Latimer's have launched a takeaway hatch

Latimer's launches new takeaway hatch for seafood picnic boxes on the beach Katy Wheeler

Thunderstorm set for North East.

Met Office issue yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain Georgina Cutler

PC Alexandra Rackstraw and PC Andrew Curtis have won a Royal Humane Society Testimonial in recognition of their 'outstanding intervention' to help a vulnerable woman in South Shields.

Student officers receive national recognition after rescuing woman from sea Georgina Cutler

The wooden beams are remains of a slipway used by seaplanes in the First World War.

Remains of WWI seaplane slipway re-emerge as conditions right at beach Ross Robertson

The 1993 photo which got the huge response. It shows Karl Peacock and Ian Gardener taking a rest as youngsters enjoy their last day at Derby Street baths.

Having a splashing time at the baths Chris Cordner

Simon Ashton has been confirmed as the principal of South Shields Marine School.

‘Full circle’ for Marine School's new principal Tony Gillan

Here’s how long the snow is predicted to last across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how long the snow is predicted to last across the UK Iain Leggat

Snow on the hills earlier on this morning.

This is how long we can expect the snow to last as Met Office extends warning Fiona Thompson

An icy cold but drier day is forecast for the borough, leading into a chilly start for the coming week

How weather will look hour by hour as Level 3 warning remains in place Tommy Greene

Snow is forecast in the early hours

Hour-by-hour weather forecast for South Shields on Easter Sunday and Monday

The North East is expected to see huge waves crash against its coastline in the days to come.

Waves of up to 16ft predicted for North East coast as weather warnings continue Fiona Thompson

The icy weather is set to last into next week

Freezing weather forecast for the weekend Kevin Clark

This graphic from the Met Office shows the area covered by the warning.

Ice warning alert issued for North East Fiona Thompson

Here’s when and where snow is forecast across the UK this week Helen Johnson

This graphic from the Met Office shows the area covered by the weather warning.

Second North East snow and ice warning issued by Met Office

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for the North East.

Yellow weather warning for snow and ice issued in the North East Ryan Smith

Hardy dippers took part in their own festive plunges after covid saw the traditional mass events cancelled

Hardy dippers go it alone after pandemic saw Boxing Day traditions cancelled Kevin Clark

Here’s where it could snow on Christmas Day across the UK - according to the Met... Helen Johnson

Snow falls on Cleadon Hills

Snow forecast for Christmas Eve in South Tyneside - day-by-day weather forecast Kevin Clark

The Barbour factory in on the Bede Trading Estate in Jarrow.

Everything you need to know about the Barbour factory outlet store Sophie Brownson

'So we just slip into our bathers and jump in. Invigorating innit?'

RICHARD ORD: Icy swims for health produce a brrr-ain freeze Richard Ord

The stunning Coastal and Barbour x National Trust collections have been shot by Souter Lighthouse in South Tyneside.

Stunning Barbour campaign shot at Souter Lighthouse Sophie Brownson

Hundreds turned up for the Cancer Connections Dip at Littlehaven Beach. Were you pictured?

Reminders of when you were in the picture Chris Cordner

Mick Naisbitt photographed the Bluefire jellyfish while walking along Ryhope beach in Sunderland.

Six jellyfish you may find in the North Sea Ryan Smith

Fog has covered the region for days.

Fog cloaks coastline - find out why it happens Ian Smith

An F15 fighter jet landing at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, after an American fighter jet crashed into the North Sea while on a training exercise off the north-east coast of England.

Ad Feature Pilot dies as US Air Force fighter jet crashes into North Sea Poppy Kennedy

This curious cat had a close shave when he got stuck on top of a 30ft telegraph pole. Picture by Alex Elliott/NNP

See rescue operation launched after BLACK CAT bullied by MAGPIES while trapped u... Karon Kelly

What are thought to be killer whales, captured off the Seaham coast by Tim Ward.

Possible killer whale sighting off the North East coast at Seaham Sarah Sinclair

Why I Love ... sea swimming Sue Wilkinson

Boxing Day dippers run across Littlehaven Beach, in South Shields, while taking part in the Cancer Connections annual fundraising event.

Gallery of pictures from South Shields Boxing Day dips Gavin Ledwith