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The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July Sophie Wills

The North East unemployment rate is again ahead of the national figure

North East jobless rate rises ahead of national figure again Kevin Clark

Educational attainment of every South Tyneside town - ranked based on new ONS data

Educational attainment of every South Tyneside town - ranked Jason Button

South Tyneside property: The cheapest areas to buy a house including South Shields, Jarrow and more. Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images

South Tyneside property: The cheapest areas to buy a house Jason Button

House prices in South Tyneside: The most expensive areas to buy property in South Shields and more (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

House prices in South Tyneside: The most expensive areas to buy property Jason Button

South Tyneside house prices: the nine areas where property values are rising fastest including South Shields (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

The South Tyneside areas where property values are rising fastest Jason Button

The poorest South Tyneside neighbourhoods based on average income, including South Shields, Boldon and Hebburn. Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

All 23 South Tyneside neighbourhoods ranked based on average income

Teacher sickness: Worst affected schools in South Tyneside as absence levels rise across the country

The schools in South Tyneside with highest teacher sickness levels Jason Button

Interactive chart shows which supermarkets have biggest price rises Sophie Wills

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you Sophie Wills

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS Beth Franklin

These are the parts of South Tyneside where property prices have fallen the most.

The eight South Tyneside neighbourhoods with the fastest falling house prices Jason Button

These are the neighbourhoods in South Tyneside where property prices have risen the quickest.

South Tyneside's 9 neighbourhoods with the fastest rising house prices Jason Button

More deaths in South Tyneside last year.

Nearly 2,000 deaths in South Tyneside last year Andrew Dowdeswell

These are the most expensive and cheapest parts of the North East to buy property.

The cheapest areas of North East England to buy a home Jason Button

Pandemic sparked more terminations.

Pregnancy termination rate jumps in South Tyneside

Almost 4,000 empty homes in South Tyneside.

Almost 4,000 houses standing empty in South Tyneside Andrew Dowdeswell

Lung illness figures.

Action call over lung illnesses in South Tyne Will Grimond

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means Chelsie Sewell

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

Top 15 most popular Irish baby names Rahmah Ghazali

Figures show 'economically inactive' people.

Two out of five in South Tyne are 'economically inactive' Andrew Dowdeswell

These are the areas of the North East with the highest rates of Covid infections based on positive tests according to the Office for National Statistics. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)

Every North East region ranked by current Coronavirus infection rates Jason Button

One in 20 living with 'poor health'

One in 20 South Tyneside people 'in poor health' Andrew Dowdeswell

National Service reflected in ex-armed service personnel numbers.

Over 6,000 armed forces veterans in South Tyneside Will Grimond

'No religion' numbers rise.

More in South Tyneside identify as 'not religious' Sonja Tutty

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South Tyneside''s 11 poorest neighbourhoods based on average income Kevin Clark

Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)

Baby monkey saving endangered species and unpopular name ‘Nigel’ Benjamin Jackson

Alcohol-related deaths increase.

Pandemic sparks rise in alcohol-related deaths

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’ Sophie Wills

Census highlights qualifications gap.

South Tyneside lags behind in education statistics Sonja Tutty

A rainbow flag being held aloft.

Thousands in South Tyneside identify as LGB+ Sonja Tutty

Cold homes health fears.

Health fears as thousands struggle to heat homes Will Grimond

Fewer people smoking in South Tyneside.

Fewer people are smoking in South Tyneside Sonja Tutty

Over 550 businesses close down.

Over five hundred businesses shut up shop Andrew Dowdeswell

The records stretch all the way back to the 1500s, and plenty of surprising Christmas-thmed names were discovered.

Most popular Christmas-themed baby names including Holly and Sprout Sophie Wills

Census nationality figures.

Fewer people in South Tyneside identify as English Sonja Tutty

Christianity on the wane in South Tyneside.

Fewer South Tyneside people identify as Christian Sonja Tutty

Action call over gender pay gap.

How much less do women earn in South Tyneside? Andrew Dowdeswell

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession Sophie Wills

First military veteran figures.

One in 20 in South Tyneside are military veterans Will Grimond

People 'satisfied' despite costs crisis.

People put on brave face despite costs crisis Andrew Dowdeswell

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween Sophie Wills

'Workless' households action call

Almost a quarter of South Tyne households 'workless' Andrew Dowdeswell