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The Leas.

Walk set to take in some of South Tyneside’s most picturesque views

Environment Agency pledges investigation into plastic pellet spill

An investigation is underway after a ship collided with a crane at the Port of Tyne on Sunday afternoon (July 19).

River Tyne reopens after South Shields crane collapse

Plastic pellets have washed up on Littlehaven Beach in South Shields.

Plastic pellets on South Shields beaches are E.coli risk warns expert

Boat company confirm new Tyneside sightseeing tours to start

Lucy Babey has warned jet skiers to keep their distance from whales after man and marine mammal had a close encounter off South Tyneside’s coast.

Viral South Shields pier video sparks marine expert whale warning

Students and staff at Dogger Bank Wind Farm’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) base in South Shields during the 2026 Dogger Bank Scholarship Day

Students shown inner workings of world's largest off-shore wind farm

More than 100 people joined together to take part in the Dip for Delilah at Littlehaven Beach, in South Shields.

Over 100 people brave the sea to support a little girl with cancer

Orsted's new 27-metre 'mock' monopile at Port of Tyne

Part of 'mock' North Sea windfarm built in the Port Of Tyne

Andrew Craig, South Shields

Victorian charm awaits in this wonderful 5-bed South Shields home

Andrew Craig, South Shields

I'm impressed by this 3-bed South Shields home with amazing sea views

An updated weather warning has been issued for snow and ice.

Met Office issues updated weather warning with more snow set to hit

Boxing Day Dip in South Shields

19 fantastic pictures from this year's Boxing Day Dip

Accumulations of up to 5cm of snow have been forecast.

Met Office extends weather warning with potential for 5cm of snow

An example of how the oyster cubes look.

Council takes lead role in deploying oyster ‘cubes’ off the coast

Port of Tyne's Matt Beeton, Orsted's Jason Leddon, Port of Tyne's Craig Morton and Mayor Kim McGuinness at Tyne Clean Energy Park

Wind farm giant announces South Shields base for £8.5 billion North Sea energy ...
Workers and businesses in South Tyneside are to benefit from the renewable energy boom with a new base at the Port of Tyne being opened for the vast Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm.
Graeme Anderson

The BEL Valves product that secured the Newcastle-based manufacturer the Subsea7 contract.

BEL Valves delivers valves into the North Sea after fast lead times secures the ...

A seafood box from Latimers

The local cafe hailed nationally as 'perfect after a coastal walk'

32 kayakers on school trip rescued after being swept out in North Sea

Rugby ball kicked into North Sea found 500 miles away in Denmark

BEL VALVES LOCKS IN £5M NORTH SEA OIL INSTALLATION - The Murlach oil field

BEL Valves locks in £5m North Sea oil installation

Setting his sights on hydrogen and carbon capture markets – Bel Valves’ business development director, Steve Carty

Bel Valves sets its sights on hydrogen and carbon capture markets

Karl Peacock and Ian Gardener take a rest as youngsters enjoy their last day at Derby Street baths in 1993. Photo: Shields Gazette

Derby Street baths: cherished memories

Sharks, ice, bacteria... nothing will keep the cold water bathers from their daily dip. Image produced by AI image generator Dall-E

Dippers turn the air blue

Reporter Neil Fatkin trying out the pop-up plunge pool and sauna.

I tried the new H3O pop-up beach sauna and this is what I thought

The organisers of the Great North Run have confirmed that the Red Arrows will be returning for the 2025 event.

Iconic Red Arrows confirmed to return for the 2025 Great North Run

Dan Haslar, senior property manager at PD Ports, (orange hat), congratulates UK Docks founder Harry Wilson and his sons Gary, Jonathan and Chris.

South Shields-based UK Docks announces major North East expansion
UK Docks is re-opening one of the most well-known shipyard sites in the North East with the announcement of a multi-million-pound investment in the former Smith's Docks on the river Tees.
Graeme Anderson

Fires break out following the collision in the North Sea. Photo: Getty Images

Concerns about devastating impact of oil spill on North East wildlife

Saltmoore is a woodland haven near Whitby

We took our four-legged friend to Whitby for a posh hotel break

Apprentices Jamie Edwards, Bridie Gallagher and Logan Ebank are urging other youngsters to consider jobs in the renewable energy sector.

Apprentices urge others to consider careers in renewable energy sector

From left: Alexander Coesel and Florian Vreeburg, of KVSA, Eleni Bougioukou, Port of Tyne, Declan Walsh of DFDS and Tim Scarbrough and Matthew Moss of Ricardo and Peter van de Meerakker, Port of Ijmuiden at the launch the first Green Corridor between England and Holland.

Port of Tyne pioneers efforts to decarbonise North Sea shipping lanes

South Shields' James Phinn was due to be sentenced for two fraud offences and had already failed to turn up twice.

'Clumsy' South Shields fraudster caught by 'grammar' in forged docs

Take a look inside this three-bedroom detached Whitburn home with stunning views.

Inside this home with views of Cleadon Hills and the North Sea

The Port of Tyne has urged members of the public to stay away from South Shields Pier so restoration work can be carried out. The pier was damaged in October 2023 by Storm Babet.

Port of Tyne warns that vandalism could delay repairs to the pier

Offshore wind farm

Going Green: Scotland leading the way with green energy

Barbour are on board for the Pride of South Tyneside Awards.

South Shields' own Barbour looking for your 'Child of Courage'

Kelly Jones Picture: James D Kelly

Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones on the process of creating new solo album

Wind farm. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: We can learn from countries reducing pollution

Logan Ebanks, Bridie Gallagher, and Jamie Edwards have all secured apprenticeships with the Dogger Bank Wind Farm.

Teenagers secure jobs with Port of Tyne-based Dogger Bank Wind Farm

The glass protecting the Rokeby Venus was shattered with safety hammers, the group claimed (Just Stop Oil/Supplied)

Breaking Just Stop Oil activists smash glass protecting Rokeby Venus

British cargo ship Verity has sunk off the coast of Germany with several people reported missing. (Credit: NationalWorld)

Breaking Several people reported missing after British cargo ship sinks

The Dogger Bank maintenance facility at the Port of Tyne.

First electricity from Dogger Bank wind farm reaches England

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

Breaking Rosebank oil field given go-ahead despite pushback from activists

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

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

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

Huge 30-tonne whale found dead on British beach

The Northern Lights are a stunning sight

EasyJet pilot makes manoeuvre so passengers can see Northern Lights

British Gas report record-breaking profits amid UK energy crisis

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

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

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

More pictures of the 2022 North East Skinny Dip

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

See pictures of the 2022 North East Skinny Dip

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

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

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

Swimming instructor urges parents to sign children up for lessons

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