Proposals

Clothes hanging in shop Picture: Getty

Lib Dems want 1p tax on every new item of clothing Tom Morton

Littlehaven Beach in South Shields. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

Proposals to classify Littlehaven Beach as a designated bathing space Ryan Smith

Monthly 'makers market' planned along South Shields foreshore. Picture: Google Maps

Plans approved for new seafront market space Chris Binding

Virgin Media O2 will cut up to 2,000 jobs

Virgin Media O2 to cut more than a tenth of UK workforce Sam Johnson

Proposals to improve facilities for disabled visitors at the tourist attraction have moved a step closer

Plans submitted for next steps to establish ‘Changing Places’ toilets at Souter Chris Binding

Picture c/o Google Streetview.

New restaurant set to open in former bank Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside waste and recycling policy changes set for cabinet

Millions of patients in England will be able to get prescriptions for seven common conditions, plus the contraceptive pill and more blood pressure checks, directly from pharmacies under new plans to tackle the GP crisis in the UK.

Pharmacies to offer prescriptions for 7 new conditions amid GP crisis Sophie Wills

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Newcastle Meditation Centre, Church Street, Hebburn. Picture: Google Maps

Buddhist meditation centre extension refused Chris Binding

Pope Francis allows women to vote in bishops’ meeting for first time Daniel Mcneil

landlords may soon be given more power to deal with anti-social tenants

Landlords to be given extra powers to evict ‘anti-social’ tenants Patrick Hollis

File image of a KFC branch (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

New drive-thru KFC approved for site near cinema and restaurant development Chris Binding

A general view of Woodlands Terrace.

Proposals for home extension refused for second time by council planners Chris Binding

129 Cineworld venues face risk of closure

The 129 Cineworld cinemas at risk as chain struggles to find buyer Sam Johnson

Full list of places that will see a council tax increase in April 2023 Ethan Evans

The demolition plans for the historic church, which was left a shell following a fire in November 2017, prompted a campaign to save it.

Appeal after plans refused for apartments at former church and auction rooms

Picture c/o Google Streetview

Apartment plans approved for King Street building in new era for town centre Chris Binding

The PCS Union (Credit: Getty Images)

PCS union announce 100,000 members will strike on Budget Day Patrick Hollis

Fountains Park, Hebburn PIcture: Google Maps

Hebburn Covid-19 memorial plan approved for Fountains Park Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall.

Next steps agreed for ‘ecological emergency’ declaration in South Tyneside Chris Binding

Stock image of a council tax bill.

More details revealed on planned council tax rise for South Tyneside Chris Binding

Leading UK vet calls for outright ban on owning dogs with cropped ears Daniel Mcneil

Coastal Conservation Centre plan artist impressions Picture: National Trust/MawsonKerr.

Latest on work at coastal conservation centre and Souter Lighthouse site Chris Binding

Images released by South Tyneside Council showing how the Northern Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence (NRECE) could look.

Designs unveiled for ambitious renewable energy centre Ross Robertson

Metro bosses are planning to implement a £2 fare cap plans this winter.

Travel bosses plotting Metro ticket price cap Daniel Holland

The White House, Westoe Village. Picture c/o Google Streetview

Storm damage repairs approved for centuries-old 'White House' in Westoe Village Chris Binding

Regeneration scheme work under way to transform Holborn derelict docklands into a new riverside in development South Shields.

Plans in for next stage of major housing development at Holborn Nic Marko

Site proposed for housing off Lukes Lane, Hebburn. Pictures: Google Streetview.

Decision date set for major new housing development on farm land site

Former site of ‘Bizz Bar’ in South Shields. Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Mosque plan approved for former Bizz Bar site Chris Binding

Britain’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman addresses delegates on the third day of the annual Conservative Party Conference. Credit: Getty Images

Home Secretary plans to crack down on protests with new bill Patrick Hollis

Plans to extend the shopping space at the petrol station have been approved.

Plans approved for extra shop space at petrol station Chris Binding

An artist's impression of what the planned Coastal Conservation Centre could look like.

Next steps for planned Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre Chris Binding

New plans are in for the former church site.

Apartment complex is latest plan for overgrown former church site Chris Binding

The former Jarrow Library is set to be demolished. Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Library to be demolished after plans approved Chris Binding

The Customs House has applied to replace the South Shields crest over its main entrance.

Bid to replace historic feature at Customs House Chris Binding

The aftermath of a fire at former Hawthorn Leslie office buildings in Ellison Street, Hebburn.

Hundreds of homes and new store to be built on 'eyesore' former shipyard site Chris Binding

A historical house in South Shields is going for sale./Photo: Rightmove

Bid to repair storm damage at centuries-old 'White House' in Westoe Village Chris Binding

Proposed site for two new retail units, Moor Lane, Harton, South Shields

New shop units to be created in Harton Village Chris Binding

Another Ocean Road guest house is becoming a private residential property once more.

Plans approved to convert further guest house in Ocean Road into family home Chris Binding

Another guest house is set to become a family home under new plans.

Another Ocean Road guest house set to convert back to family home Chris Binding

New plans are in to demolish and rebuild the closed service station. Picture c/o Google Streetview.

New plans to demolish and rebuild closed service station Chris Binding

South Shields Town Hall.

Council TV? Push for livestream meetings and online debate to improve democracy ... Chris Binding

Willows Veterinary Centre, South Shields. Picture: Google Streetview.

Vet practice plans expansion to improve care for animals Chris Binding