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South Shields Town Hall

Free electric blanket safety checks on offer to residents Hayley Lovely

Millions of people in receipt of the State Pension will receive an additional payment over the coming months.

DWP to send out ‘bonus’ payments to millions before Christmas Sophie Wills

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box Will Millar

‘Left to live in drain water’: South Tyneside homes ‘ruined’ by floods Evie Lake

Satellite view of Earth taken on September 6 shows Saharan dust blowing over the UK.

Windows and cars left ‘dusty’ as Sahara sand blows across UK Sophie Wills

Cllr John McCabe, Mayor of South Tyneside, and Mayoress, Julie McCabe, at the Sunday Parade. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

Mayor of South Tyneside takes part in the annual Mayor’s Sunday Parade Ryan Smith

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after residents raised the alarm in South Tyneside. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Three men arrested on suspicion of burglary in South Tyneside

The Whitburn Lodge after the fire in January 2023. Photo: NationalWorld.

Petition urges Council to take action over the Whitburn Lodge Ryan Smith

What happened to Cindy Williams Jr in EastEnders? Daniel Mcneil

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

Littlehaven Beach designated bathing area will not restrict dog access Ryan Smith

Hannah Lumley, 42, moved into her detached three-bedroom redbrick town house, in Northstowe, Cambs eight months ago and is the town's only child minder.

Why mum in UK’s most soulless town ‘wouldn’t live anywhere else’ Sophie Wills

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

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

Ballot box

People asked to check they are on the Electoral Register Hayley Lovely

These are the top 10 selfie capitals of the UK Richard Jenkins

The blaze destroyed around 200 cars

‘Spectacular’ scrapyard blaze destroys hundreds of cars Charlotte Hawes

The group at the care home delivering the afternoon tea boxes

Youngsters bring joy to care home residents with afternoon tea boxes

South Shields Town Hall.

Plan's to continue supporting people through the cost-of-living crisis Hayley Lovely

The top 10 UK cities with the best 'vibe' revealed Francesca Tuckey

Beyond Caring has been written by Christina Castling.

Brand-new North East play shines a light on care homes Holly Allton

The European Travel Informatio The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.n and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.

Date UK holidaymakers must pay fee to enter these 30 countries Sophie Wills

Firefighters battle huge blaze as arsonists torch more than 50 cars overnight

Arsonists cause destruction by torching over 50 cars in one night Sam Johnson

Young mum's group at Bright Futures visiting Harton Grange Care Home

Mum's group provide homemade wellbeing packs for care home residents Hayley Lovely

Louisa Blenkiron, a resident in the area, says people charge around £16,000 for three weeks.

Wimbledon: Residents make up to £16k renting out homes and drives Sophie Wills

Tourists in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.

Inside UK beauty spot being ‘ruined’ by drones and Airbnbs Sophie Wills

Only Fans billboards pop up in UK promoting adult sex work - residents turn to graffiti

OnlyFans billboards pop up in the UK promoting adult sex work Will Millar

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car Will Millar

Seagulls in South Shields are known to steal food from unsuspecting members of the public.

‘Shouldn’t eat in the street’ Reaction to seagulls stealing food Holly Allton

Hebburn residents battle with ‘disgraceful’ maintenance company Ryan Smith

Westoe Village Fayre will return this Saturday, June 17.

Westoe Village to return with annual summer fete this weekend Holly Allton

Neil and Lisa Fletcher at home in Watchet, Somerset.

Couple who ‘live in 1930s’ bemoan increase in cost of vintage clothes

Come From Away announces UK tour - how to get tickets Daniel Mcneil

‘Massive gas blast’ sees woman rushed to hospital Daniel Mcneil

Cllr John McCabe, Mayor of South Tyneside and Cllr Paul Dean, Lead Member for Voluntary Sector, Partnerships and Equalities at South Tyneside Council

How to nominate a ‘local hero’ for a South Tyneside award Holly Allton

The Premium Bond winners for June 2023 have been revealed by National Savings and Investments (NS&I) - and Bristol residents are among the lucky ones.

NS&I Premium Bonds: June 2023 winners and how to enter Sophie Wills

Manhattanhenge 2023: How to see New York City’s sunset in the UK

The vaccine bus in King Street, South Shields, in autumn 2021.

Covid-19 vaccine bus returns to South Shields Ryan Smith

Cllr Paul Dean

Pensioners Urged to Check Eligibility for 'Gateway Benefit' Hayley Lovely

Residents on their sponsored walk

Care home raise funds for community garden in sponsored walk Hayley Lovely

North East Devolution Consultation in February at The Word, South Shields.

North East leaders welcome ‘positive response’ to devolution deal Ryan Smith

Two men ordered to pay £2,852 for failing to clean up dog waste Ryan Smith

Sinkhole which has opened up above HS2 work in Buckinghamshire

Sinkhole opens up above a tunnel built for the HS2 high rail line Sam Johnson

‘Army’ of bees force English Heritage castle closure as ‘terrified’ locals caught in massive swarm

‘Army’ of bees forces English castle to shut Will Millar

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‘Gimp man’ arrested after ‘crawling’ on ground in quiet village Dennis Morton

BBC Desert Island Discs composer’s house for sale: See inside Eric Coates’ 5-bed house on the market for £775k

Five-bed house belonging to famous English composer for sale for £775k Will Millar

Peggy, 100 and Marjorie, 102 with Sycamore Care Centre manager, Amy.

Boldon care home residents reminisce on Queen’s 1953 coronation Holly Allton

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Nightmare neighbour jailed after she had residents living in fear Karon Kelly

King Charles III’s coronation will take place on Saturday, May 6.

South Tyneside locations hosting King’s coronation street parties Holly Allton

Dreamboys fulfil 92-year-old woman’s dream of seeing male striptease

92-year-old woman fulfils life-long dream of seeing male striptease Will Millar

(L to R) TOP: Adam Ellison, Tia Sinclair BOTTOM: Colin Tosh

Meet the candidates standing in the Hebburn North ward Chris Binding

Survey reveals worst seaside destinations - is your area on the list? Daniel Mcneil