Pirates

Pirate fun of the highest order at the 2016 parade in South Shields. Tell us if you were there.

Singing in the South Shields rain 10 years ago on the Summer Parade

Dale Vince unveils The Nemisis, latest defender of our seas and oceans

Dale Vince unveils a new defender of our seas and oceans

A lifeboat found floating in the sea has been turned into a real-life Yellow Submarine for glamping.

Watch: Boat stolen by pirates becomes Yellow Submarine glamping pod

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a new “do not travel” warning for parts of a tourist destination due to “criminal activity”. (Photo: Getty Images)

Breaking 'Do not travel' warning for tourist destination

Black Sails will arrive on Netflix in the New Year.

Netflix secures TV series said to be better than Game of Thrones

Brighten your summer with activities and places to explore

Summer holidays highlights to explore and revel in

Enjoying a 2008 night out. Are you in the picture? Photo: Wayne Groves.

10 great reminders of a night out at Viva in 2008

Experts have warned the worldwide supply chain is being ransacked by drug cartel...

Bill Greenwell pictured at Marsden with his new book.

Sunderland author strips away the myths around Marsden Rock and Grotto

St Simons Centre hosted a pirate themed half term party in 2014. Can you spot anyone you know?

Nine pictures of pirates on parade in South Tyneside

Jon McLaughlin.

Sunderland's Jack Ross reveals the issue behind Jon McLaughlin injury and his ch...

The amazing Sunderland Sphere all lit up.

Sunderland Illuminations: Take a first look at the 2018 Festival of Light attrac...

Tania Robinson Head of Marketing and Culture The Word. Picture by FRANK REID

Do the monster mash! Huge exhibition set to open in South Shields

Alan travelled aboard the Sir Winston.

Travel: Sampling the beautiful sights of Holland by barge and bike

Tania Robinson, South Tyneside Council head of marketing and culture at the pirate exhibition

Pirate adventures in South Shields as new display sails in

The Mayor Cllr Alan Smith and Port of Tyne's Susan Wear with Captian Jack Sparrow at launch the new exhibition Shiver me Timbers.

Pirates set sail for South Shields exhibition
Visitors '˜arr' in for a treat when a new pirate exhibition sails into South Tyneside.
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The South Tyneside Summer Parade.

Pirates and performers join in South Tyneside festival fun

Coun Alan Kerr with Cheviot Court care home residents, Betty Langley, Audrey Dennis and Gladys Foggon, Garner Harris of Creative Seed and their stunning dancers.

Care home residents enjoy sneak preview of this year's nautical-themed summer pa...

South Tyneside Summer Parade 2015 in South Shields

South Tyneside Summer Parade Nautical 2016: Nautical theme and maritime memories...

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