Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Some of the damage caused to fire appliances

Fire chief slams Bonfire Night attacks on firefighters

The Marsden Grotto.

Marsden Grotto boss slams council over £300,000 loss

A full bin waiting to be emptied on South Tyneside as collections are once again disrupted by strike action.

Bin warning issued to South Tyneside residents ahead of Bonfire Night

Fire crews from Tyne and Wear Rescue Service were called out to The Word, in South Shields.

Fire crews called out during Storm Boelo to secure a glass pane

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service fire engine

Firefighters ‘safely extinguish’ a fire in a South Shields flat

TWFRS says the consultation will help shape the future of their fire and rescue service.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service launches public consultation

Firefighter and Silver Axe recipient Daisy Hunter, right, with previous winner Natalie Mortimer.

Firefighter secures an award after switching horses for hoses

The old fire station is to be demolished.

Fire station facing demolition

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have launched a series of new videos for World Drowning Prevention Day on Saturday, July 25.
Credit: TWFRS

Deaf students become faces of fire service's water safety messages

The scene of a major incident after a crane collapsed on the banks of the River Tyne in South Shields on Sunday.

Crane collapse at Port of Tyne in South Shields leaves one injured

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service boat during training exercises on the River Tyne.
Credit: TWFRS

Fire service taking over River Tyne to encourage water safety

The Shields Ferry has carried the King's Trust baton across the River Tyne.

Shields Ferry carries the King’s Trust baton across the Tyne

Fire Engine. Source: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue.

South Tyneside sent fire risk warning - here's what people must do

Aftermath of an van arson attack on Hedgeley Road, Hebburn.

Hebburn woman heartbroken after van hit by suspected arson attack

Firefighters save ducklings from a drain in South Shields.

Quacking ending! Nine ducklings rescued from South Shields drain

The latest crimes from around South Tyneside.

Crime round-up: Bomb threat, driver broke legs & family drugs ring
The latest crime and court tales from South Shields and South Tyneside.
Liam Kennedy

Suspected arson attack on former Johnnie's pub in Jarrow.

Suspected arson attack sees abandoned Jarrow pub go up in flames

Emergency services were called to Marsden Cliffs on Wednesday morning (May 13) after a van went over the side.

Emergency services called to Marsden after a van went over the cliff

Police give update following a South Shields tyre fire

Shields tyre blaze sends plumes of black smoke across town

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service fire engine

Households facing maximum council tax hike from fire service

The Grotto has had to close following a prohibition notice.

Iconic restaurant set to reopen following a forced closure

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service fire engine

Arson spike grips Tyne and Wear and fire chiefs target hotspots

Jarrow woman appears in court charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered

Woman appears in court charged with arson after being found unconsious

The extent of the damage caused by the fire.

Police issue major update on cause of Ocean Beach Pleasure Park blaze

WORKING TOGETHER: the event was held at TWFRS headquarters in Washington

We're looking at hoarding risks and more to protect vulnerable adults

The Grotto has had to close following a prohibition notice.

Council working to support The Grotto after it was forced to close
South Tyneside Council has stated it is working with The Grotto after it was forced to close.
Ryan Smith

Firefighters carryout a training exercise on the donated Metro train.

Here's why firefighters carried out rescue on smoke-filled Metro train

Firefighters were called out to a car fire in South Shields during the early hours of Tuesday morning (December 9).

Fire crews called out to an early hours car fire in South Shields

The aftermath of the fire at The Blue Marlin, in South Shields.

‘Beloved’ fish and chip restaurant explores rebuilding following fire

Warnings have been issued ahead of Bonfire Night

Blunt message in stern Bonfire Night warning for South Tyneside

Stan's annual Halloween display has been destroyed by a fire.

Devastation as a fire rips through a popular Halloween display

Proposed site for new 'all hazards village' at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training centre

Verdict in on firefighters’ new training village with every hazard

The new co-station for North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS).

Ambulance Service and Fire Service to work together at new co-station

Tyne and Wear chief fire officer Peter Heath

'No skeletons in the cupboard' as top firefighter retires

Fire crews were called to Shields Road, in Cleadon.

Emergency services called out to an early morning motorbike fire

Proposed site for new 'all hazards village' at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training centre

Fire crews want this new 'village' to prepare for every emergency

Local councillor Tom Woodwark with a fallen tree in Gosforth Central Park

Region could be hit hardest by 'incomprehensible' fire service cuts

Tyne and Wear has seen a rise in deliberate fires

Here are Tyne and Wear's arson hotspots and what's being done about it

A significant fire broke out at a garage in South Shields overnight

Leighton Motors in South Shields issues statement following large fire

South Tyneside has seen a rise in deliberate fires

Arson wave sweeps town as firefighters target schoolkids in response

Well wishers leave floral tributes outside Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead.

Tributes as Gateshead remembers 14-year-old boy following fire death

A police officer stands guard outside Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Sunday morning, where the body of 14 year old Layton Carr was discovered inside a building after firefighters rushed to the scene shortly after 8pm on Friday night and extinguished a blaze.

What we know about the Gateshead fire as 14 children released on bail

A back-up of cars as drivers tried to negotiate the 2017 Spring flash floods.

Flood memories: A flashback to South Tyneside in the Spring of 2017

Families at the start of the Walk for Acceptance

More than 300 people take part in walk to raise awareness of autism

Two people have been arrested after seven police officers required hospital treatment following a collision on the A1.

Arrests made after police officers needed treatment following crash

Firefighters were called to Cleadon Hills to extinguish a grass fire on Monday evening (April 7).

Fire crews called out to the Cleadon Hills to tackle a grass fire

Roads closed following morning Westerhope fire at Westerhope commercial property

Shocking stats show reckless people are starting more fires on purpose

A “decommissioned” Metro train carriage is set to be donated to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to help with “enhanced” training.

Old Nexus Metro train carriage saved from scrapheap by fire service

An investigation is underway after a firefighter was attacked whilst working in Hebburn. Photo: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Fire crews called out to four beach fires in three-and-a-half hours

Dilovan Sindi.

Watch: Arsonist set fire to customers inside barber shop

Hebburn's Tri Station picked up the Project of the Year Award.

Hebburn’s brand new Tri Station picks up a prestigious award

An investigation is underway after a firefighter was attacked whilst working in Hebburn. Photo: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Public told to respect firefighters on Bonfire Night following attacks

Emergency crews were called to a fire at the former Top Club, in South Shields, on Wednesday afternoon (October 30).

Investigation underway following a fire at the former Top Club

Northumbria Police have closed a section of the A194 due to flooding.

Police close road due to flooding caused by torrential rain

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