Westoe

Spikes, also known as stingers, are not being used for a number of reasons (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Police deployed stinger in an attempt to stop a dangerous drunk driver

The Trimmers Arms on Commercial Road in South Shields has a 4.6 rating from 67 Google reviews.

Clairvoyant to host 'evening of insights' at South Shields pub

South Shields railway station got the attention of the Shields Gazette photographer in this June 1981 photo.

Stations, passengers and railway lines of South Tyneside on camera

Keppel Street, in South Shields town centre.

South Shields man defies police order, fined £120

South Tyneside tennis upgrades welcomed.

Former tennis professional praises £180k upgrades in South Tyneside

South Shields man charged following an alleged knifepoint robbery

Kenny Coates, the co-owner of Craft & Crumb.

Brand new Japanese-inspired sando deli and coffee bar opens in Westoe

Stef Mullin has ticked off her bucket list item of wanting to ride a Gold Wing following a 70th birthday surprise.

South Shields grandmother surprised with a 70th birthday ride out

The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Balaclava-clad man armed with kitchen knife facing jail for drugs trip

The closed pavement near Westoe Cemetery

South Tyneside Council issue update on key closed pavement near school

Westoe Brass Band

Local group to kick off series of seaside brass band shows

Joe's wonderful surprise at the Customs House which was arranged for him in 2011.

The 2011 night when Joe McElderry got the surprise of his life

Conway Christie, South Tyneside

Westoe home is for sale and it deserves another virtual tour

Conway Christie, South Tyneside

Stunning Westoe home where period charm meets modern living

Views of Jarrow to bring back wonderful memories.

11 views of Jarrow that I love the most - past and present

Plans to allow Avant Homes to build 260 new properties on the current South Tyneside College site have been approved.

Government ruling sees Shields 198-home scheme get final green light
The South Tyneside College site plan for 198 new homes has been rubber stamped by the government.
Chris Binding

The South Tyneside College campus in St George’s Avenue

Major update on future of college campus earmarked for demolition

Connor Wade.

Robber stole a stranger’s necklace after attacking him in a chip shop

Environment campaigners Cllr Karen Myers, Colin Porter and Cllr Rachael Taylor at the South Tyneside College site.

We will continue to scrutinise new housing plans for College’s campus

Sanderson Young, Gosforth

Wonderful South Shields 10-bed home is packed with period charm

Sanderson Young, Gosforth

Fantastic 10-bed manor house in Westoe has breath taking style

Pattinson Estate Agents, South Shields

Charm and elegance oozes from this stunning 4-bed jewel in Westoe

Andrew Craig, South Shields

Lovely ground floor 1-bed flat in the Westoe area is packed with style

Browns Estate Agents, South Shields

3-bed Westoe flat is warm, welcoming and packed with loads of charm

Andrew Craig, South Shields

Character-filled 1-bedroom flat in Westoe awaits buyers

South Shields Cricket Club is aiming to relocate to the former playing fields behind Epinay School after more than 150 years in Westoe.

South Shields Cricket Club set to move after 157 years

A first look at the outside of the 5-bed property in Horsley Hill Road, South Shields.

Explore stunning Westoe home with beautiful kitchen
There’s loads to love in this 5-bed jewel of a home in the heart of Westoe - and not least the stunning kitchen.
Chris Cordner

Councillors Paul Brenen and Kate Owens-Palmer, both South Tyneside Alliance Group, outside the tennis courts.

I don’t like that there was no tennis court improvements consultation

The Mayor of South Shields, Ald R Dodds and Ald Jones, both miners at Harton Colliery, march in front of Harton Colliery band on the way to Tyne Dock railway station to go to Durham miners' gala.

15 flashback scenes from the Miners Gala

Woman spent 60 hours in custody despite committing no criminal offence

Horsley Hill Road (Credit: Andrew Craig, South Shields)

Is this South Shields' most charming home? Westoe family home for sale

Holmwood (Credit: Sanderson Young)

I tour a grand 1920s Cleadon mansion with garden summerhouse & hot tub

Cllr Margaret Meling.

On The Agenda: Regeneration plans evolve over time as the landscape changes

Holmwood (Credit: Sanderson Young)

I dream of living somewhere like this 1920s mansion with 1-acre garden

The Lemonfield (Credit: Alfred Pallas)

I'd be Fawlty Towers not the Ritz! Iconic 12 bed Seaburn B&B for sale

Westoe Village (Credit: Conway Christie)

Is this 5 bed Westoe home South Shields' most sophisticated property?

Banbury Terrace (Credit: Purple Bricks)

Beautiful 4 bed, 3 storey Westoe house near Readhead Park up for sale

Chester Gardens (Credit: Conway Christie)

I love the style of this 3 bed Harton family home with garden for sale

St George's Road (Credit: Andrew Craig)

Perfect 4 bed Harton home near Readhead Park with garden up for sale

Banbury Terrace (Credit: Purple Bricks)

I'm so impressed by this 3 bed 3 floor Westoe family property for sale

Holmwood (Credit: Sanderson Young)

This 1920s mansion with 1.1 acre garden & luxury design blows my mind

Youngsters from Hexham Avenue on the inflatables organised by South Tyneside Council in August 1985.

1985 Memories: 13 South Tyneside activities

Don View (Credit: Andrew Craig)

Bargain 2 bed West Boldon home with flawless interior design for sale

The Lemonfield (Credit: Alfred Pallas)

Astonishing 12 bed Seaburn property with coastal views on the market

Sunderland Road (Credit: Andrew Craig)

Spacious 3 bed South Shields flat opposite Readhead Park for sale

Westoe Village (Credit: Conway Christie)

I love this uber modern 5 bed Westoe home with garden hot tub for sale

Holmwood (Credit: Sanderson Young)

Cleadon mansion with 1 acre garden is one of the best homes I've seen

St George's Avenue (Credit: Andrew Craig)

I tour a 4 bed Harton home Readhead Park with stylish design for sale

Alan Mardghum reflects on the Miners Strike.

Miners march gathers momentum 40 years on from end of strike

Horsley Hill Road (Credit: Andrew Craig, South Shields)

Spacious & charming 3 bed family home with modern design on the market

Westoe's miners on the march in 1985. A commemorative event is planned next month.

Miners to march for 40th anniversary event

South Tyneside Magistrate's Court.

Four teenagers have appeared in court following a stabbing at a party

The youngsters appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

South Tyneside man denies assaulting his former partner

Seasonal scenes for you to enjoy but how many do you recognise?

Stunning retro autumn scenes from South Tyneside from down the years

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Westoe ward, from left: Sandra Duncan, Georgina Holt, Kate Owens-Palmer.

Candidates standing in the Westoe ward in the 2024 local elections

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