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Seaside Award

Joy as Sandhaven Beach retains top award Ryan Smith

Cllr Ernest Gibson with South Tyneside Homes Handy Estates assistant manager Eddie Hope, and Outdoor Facilities officer Allan Maving, with Sandhaven's Blue Flag award. Picture issued by South Tyneside Council.

South Shields beach regains Blue Flag for 2022 Ross Robertson

Sandhaven Beach in South Shields has been given a Seaside Award

South Shields beach given Seaside Award Ross Robertson