Pride

Bangkok’s WorldPride 2030 bid aims to create a lasting legacy for LGBTQIA+ communities across Asia

Ad Feature Bangkok bids for WorldPride 2030

The Friends of Readhead Park have held their annual Picnic in the Park on Saturday, August 22.

Volunteers welcome the return of their annual Picnic in the Park

St Joseph's Catholic Academy pupils Hartegh, Katie and Emily with their GCSE results.

Hebburn Year 11 pupils celebrate a successful GCSE results day

Jarrow School has praised its students on GCSE results day (Thursday, August 20).

Jarrow School welcomes a successful GCSE results day

Hebburn Comprehensive School congratulates pupils on GCSE results day

Left to right: South Shields MP Emma Lewell, Deputy Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Susan Sybenga, Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board for Biddick Hall Chair Tracey Stephenson and Vice Chair Claire Finlay.

Meet the Biddick Hall resident spearheading £20m regeneration project

Hebburn school celebrates its highest results for four years

We’re preparing to launch the first Andy’s Man Club in South Shields

The UK Docks team with the remodelled stone park at the Arbeia Roman Fort.

UK Docks staff help restore ancient heritage at a historic site

Eddie Howe breaks silence on shock Newcastle United exit

Chesney Hawkes performs at Bents Park in South Shields

Fans brave the rain as Chesney Hawkes and ABC perform at Bents Park

Members of the Monkton Village Association with judges from Britain in Bloom, Cllr Sheryl Jones and Kate Osborne MP.

Judges visit Monkton Village for the Northumbria in Bloom competition

Everything you need to know ahead of ABC headlining Bents Park

Jarrow Forward looks ahead to delivering £20m investment into the town

Newcastle United player Kevin Keegan celebrates towards the Gallowgate End after scoring the winning goal on his debut in the Second Division match against Queens Park Rangers at St James' Park on August 28th, 1982 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive)

NUFC issue statement following death of club legend Kevin Keegan

Joe McElderry has stated that it is "an honour" to be a headline act at a Sunday Concert in South Shields' Bents Park.

Joe McElderry's delight at headlining the first 2026 Sunday Concert
Joe McElderry expressed his delight as he headlined the first South Shields Sunday Concert of 2026.
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Some of Harton Primary's OPAL VIPs with Andrea Caine, the OPAL mentor.

School among the best in the country for outdoor play and learning

The Sunday Concerts have returned to South Shields for 2026 - with Joe McElderry headlining in Bents Park.

19 photos as crowds turned out to see Joe McElderry in South Shields

This is everything you need to know ahead of the first 2025 Sunday Concert, in South Shields.

Everything you need to know ahead of the first 2026 Sunday Concert

Jarrow's bid to become the first ever UK Town of Culture has failed.

Public praised for backing Jarrow in the Town of Culture competition

Jack, a Year 8 pupil at Jarrow School, has created artwork for a digital postcard to help boost Jarrow's UK Town of Culture 2028 bid.

Pupil’s postcard showcased in a national Town of Culture gallery

Bedewell Grange staff accepting their IPC Excellence Award from the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Care home secures top award for cleanliness and safety standards

Editor Richard Ord, left, with Stephen Sullivan.

Show me a parapet and I'll stick my head above it... care to join me?

Ben Richardson, a Year 9 pupil at Boldon School, is set to take part in the final stage of a national music competition.

Teenager set to represent the borough in a national music competition

Demonstrators gathered at South Shields Town Hall on Sunday, June 28, to call on South Tyneside Council to fly the Pride flag during Pride month.

Demonstrators call for Pride flag to be flown in South Shields

Richard Turner with one of the old fleet of Metro trains

Metro driver 'proud' to control old trains' final service

Popular 90s boyband 911 have been added to the 2026 Sunday Concerts line-up.

Popular 90s boyband added to the South Shields Sunday Concerts line-up
Another act has been added to the 2026 Bents Park Sunday Concerts line-up.
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Cllr Dave Royal at the Old Town Hall, in South Shields.

Residents back plans to revitalise the South Shields Old Town Hall

Kate Osborne MP: We must not allow hatred to win

Joe McElderry is set to release his latest single, Love Me Out Loud, on June 19. The South Shields star was spotted filming the music video at Sunderland's Cresswell Launderette back in May.

Joe McElderry transforms heartbreak into disco-pop with his new single

The community joined together for Pride in Hebburn on Saturday, June 13.

Community joins together to celebrate Pride in Hebburn

The local community joined together on Saturday, June 13, to celebrate Pride in Hebburn 2026.

19 fantastic photos as Pride in Hebburn transforms the town centre

Stephen Sullivan, 39, has launched an online petition, calling for the flag – which was briefly raised at South Shields town hall – to be put in place throughout June, which is Pride month.

South Tyneside actor wants Pride flag reinstated in South Shields

Hebburn Pride returns this weekend

Hebburn Pride organisers prepare for weekend celebration

Damage to a banner advertising Hebburn Pride.

LGBTQ+ groups prepare for weekend of events after volunteers heckled

Pride in South Tyneside is returning to the borough this July.

Greens call for Pride flag to be flown at South Shields Town Hall

Eight-year-old Daisy Archer, from South Shields, has been crowned a world champion at the WKA World Championships 2026, in Malta.

Parents’ pride as an eight-year-old is crowned a world karate champion

St Aloysius Catholic Junior School, in Hebburn, has secured an 'Outstanding' inspection from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate.

Hebburn primary secures top Catholic school inspection result

Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, confirms £20m for Jarrow.

Jarrow set for £20m cash boost as MP gets regeneration green light

Staff, pupils and governors from South Shields Marine School joined with civic dignitaries to mark the school's 165th anniversary.

South Shields Marine School celebrates its 165th anniversary

Jarrow is set to enter the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition.

Jarrow announces plans to run for UK Town of Culture status

From left: Susan Smith, Leighton Smith and Clair Campbell, the third and fourth generations at Lee's Family Bakers, in South Shields.

We’re now into our family’s fourth generation at our popular bakery

From left: Cllr Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council, Dr Lindsey Whiterod CBE, Chief Executive of Tyne Coast College and Andrew Dawson, Managing Director of Castle.

Construction of the new South Tyneside College hits a major milestone

Members of Bilton Hall Amateur Boxing Club wearing the gloves that were bought using a grant from the Dogger Bank Operator Fund.

Community projects set to benefit from the Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Council backs the Best of South Tyneside Awards 2026

Granit Xhaka sends message to Sunderland fans as Habib Diarra trolls Everton player after FA Cup drama

Xhaka sends message to fans as Habib Diarra trolls Everton player

Kate Morris is celebrating losing five stone with the help of a South Shields Slimming World group.

I lost five stone and was named my slimming group’s Woman of the Year

PC Jason Sweeney has been named as a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM).

Neighbourhood police officer recognised in the New Year’s Honours list

Chief Superintendent Sam Rennison, Superintendent Andy Huddleston and Police Constable Jason Sweeney

We feel so overwhelmed to be receiving the King’s Police Medal

Gillian Barras is celebrating becoming a 'Target Member' with Slimming World.

Our Target Member lost three stone to achieve her goal

The team at A & M Digi Home Solutions Ltd are celebrating picking up three major awards in the space of three weeks.

Jarrow security firm celebrates picking up three awards in three weeks

Local artist David Hughes MBE is celebrating his 100th birthday by hosting an artist exhibition to raise money for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust's official charity.

I’m celebrating my 100th birthday by hosting a charity art exhibition

A range of clothing has been set up in memory Sunderland AFC fan Big Davey Atkinson.

Let's get Carried Away- clothing line launched in tribute to Big Davey

Dunster House is set to create up to 70 new manufacturing jobs in Hebburn.

Up to 70 new manufacturing jobs set to be created in Hebburn

‘We’re over the moon’ - Westoe pub landlords win national award

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