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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

The new mural in Readhead Park.

Brand new mural showcases artwork from more than 40 schoolchildren

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Green Party reacts to Harton by-election loss

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

The CEO of Caleder A/S has confirmed that specialist contractors have been deployed following a plastic spill in the River Tyne.

Shipping firm deploys specialist contractors following plastic spill

Councillor calls for ‘volunteer plan’ to help with nurdles clean up

Muriel Metcalfe celebrates 60 years with the Brownies.

'Shellshocked' - Brownies volunteer celebrates 60 years with group

Demolition of the South Shields Surf Club and former lifeguard station on Sandhaven Beach.

Volunteer lifeguards pay tribute to demolished home station

The Ingham Infirmary Reunion Group have raised vital funds for South Shields-based SURT.

Ingham Infirmary reunion raises funds for relationship abuse charity

Pupils from St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, in Jarrow, have spent a day at the South Shields-based homelessness charity, Emmaus North East.

School partners with homelessness charity to challenge stereotypes

Tynemouth RNLI Station's new all-weather lifeboat, which will enter action in July.

Arrival date set for Tyneside RNLI station's new life saving boat

St Paul's Harmony

Ad Feature St Paul’s Cathedral hosts harmony event

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Refugee groped volunteer at a social event for asylum seekers

Key is offering support to families over the summer holidays, including a day trip.

Food support and free activities during the summer holidays

The Billy's Lifeline team with the President’s Award of Merit from the Society of Bereavement Practitioners.

We’re so proud that our charity has received a prestigious award

Andrew Heal woke up to see a familiar face at the door - and then he was given a massive prize

Mental health volunteer thought he was dreaming after winning a car
A 43-year-old volunteer had just woken up when he got a knock on the door to tell him his 2p ticket had won a car and a watch worth £30,000
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Carl and his uncle’s dog, Ringo, were walking on the beach when they became cut off by the rapidly rising tide.

Dramatic video shows RNLI rescue man and dog from drowning

Jarrow and Gateshead East candidates standing in the 2024 general election. From top left: Mark Conway, Kate Osborne, Jamie Rickelton, Jack Gebhard (bottom left) and Nic Cook.

Candidates standing in the Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency

Alzheimer's Society hosted a Dementia Awareness event at Cleadon Park Library.

Alzheimer’s Society host community event in South Tyneside

Mary Lyons (centre-front) around the age of 17.

Forgotten hero's life celebrated after being buried in unmarked grave

Tyne and Wear Fire Service

‘I’ve gained great skills’ Young volunteer praises TWFRS programme

Matthew Fairclough

#Man becomes mental health nurse after facing own struggles

Members of South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade get ready to continue with the painting of the Watch House on the South Pier with paint and materials kindly donated by Akzonobel of Felling.

Paint firm helps to give the Watch House a new look

parkrun relies on volunteers (Image: Getty Images)

Parkrun responds to controversial volunteering news in fake email

This is how to pledge your time in support of GMB’s 1 Million Minutes campaign

Jarrow Hall volunteers Jim Robertson

Volunteer’s call at historic South Tyneside site

Summer finally arrives on Wearside - Seaburn Beach RNLI lifeguard Michael Goodfellow

Lifeguards get set to patrol the beaches
Volunteer lifeguards are set to return to the beaches to help keep visitors to the coast safe.
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