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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

Education qualifications challenge.

Census highlights South Tyneside's qualifications challenge Andrew Dowdeswell

These are the up and coming areas of South Tyneside, according to the 2021 census.

The most up-and-coming areas in South Tyneside Ryan Smith

Read This Census data shows number of people never married rises Daniel Mcneil

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices Daniel Mcneil

These are the poorest neighbourhoods in South Tyneside according to recent data.

South Tyneside's 23 poorest neighbourhoods on household income Toby Bryant

Ten year rise in house prices hits young buyers.

Decade of rises bars young people from housing market Andrew Dowdeswell

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list? Daniel Mcneil

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.

Health Pandemic sparks rise in alcohol-related deaths Andrew Dowdeswell

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

'Workless' households action call

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

Over 40,000 sick notes issued.

Over 40,000 sick notes issued in South Tyneside last year Will Grimond

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked Jamie Jones

New research has revealed the UK areas where house prices have increased - and dropped - the most in the past 10 years.

The UK areas where house prices have increased the most since 2012 Sophie Wills

Favourite baby names.

Lifestyle What are the leading baby names in South Tyneside? Katie Williams

New data reveals the most popular baby names last year

Revealed - the most popular baby names in South Tyneside Kevin Clark

RICHARD ORD: Woolly newspapers are the burning issue of today Richard Ord

Excess death figures rise.

Pandemic drove up South Tyne 'excess death' figures Patrick Jack

Action call over suicide figures.

Action call over suicide figures Andrew Dowdeswell

More babies born in South Tyneside.

More babies born in South Tyneside Patrick Jack

Drug deaths action call.

Drugs cost 14 lives in South Tyneside Katie Williams

The latest employment figures have been released

North East still trailing behind the rest of the UK, new jobs figures show Kevin Clark

More older people in South Tyneside.

South Tyneside population is getting older Andrew Dowdeswell

Polly Neate of Shelter.

Rents swallow 'one sixth' of South Tyne wages Andrew Dowdeswell

CPI: inflation rose to a new record high of 9.1% in May 2022

20 items with the biggest price rises as inflation hits new record Harriet Clugston

Love Island contestants will wear pre-loved clothes this season

Love Island embraces pre-loved fashion - how to help the planet and save cash Fiona Evans

Neil Hart, group managing director at Bradley Hall.

North East ‘best placed to benefit’ as home working numbers slide Ross Robertson

Star Wars Day: The franchise's influence on baby names Christine Emelone

South Tyneside is 'English' for St George's Day.

More people in South Tyneside "are English" Will Grimond

Home working trend.

Fewer working in offices after pandemic lockdowns Patrick Jack