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Irene Hay celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, July 18.

South Shields care home celebrates Irene Hay turning 100-years-old Ryan Smith

New equipment. including tape recorders, radios and film equipment, were regularly used at Ocean Road and a special room was set aside for these teaching aids. Photo: Shields Gazette

8 photos and memories of South Tyneside schools in the 1970s Evie Lake

The former Central Library building is set to be demolished. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

Demolition work gets underway in South Shields town centre Ryan Smith

Bradley George, 15

South Shields teenager aims to run 57 half marathons in 57 days Ryan Smith

Stephen will be getting the hair cut at Crown Hair and Beauty.

South Shields man to cut long locks for charities at Westoe salon Holly Allton

(L TO R) Georgie Holt, Glenn Thompson, Michelle Turnbull

Meet the candidates standing in the Westoe ward Chris Binding

Andrew Craig

Four-bed Westoe terraced home with sublime design yours for appealing price

Pattinson Estate Agents

Three-storey Westoe home overlooking Mowbray Park yours for attractive price Jack Marshall

The outside of the property at Mowbray Road, South Shields

Flat situated in sought after area is perfect for first time buyers Daniel Mcneil

The property is in Westoe Village, South Shields NE33

See inside Westoe dream home with jacuzzi bath and huge garden Sam Johnson

South Tyneside Council Leader Cllr Tracey Dixon with MGL Demolition contracts manager Chris Little overseeing demolition of Coronation Street, South Shields.

Building demolition sees town centre college campus edge closer Jason Button

Andrew Craig

Westoe home overlooking Mowbray Park on the market for appealing price Jack Marshall

Readhead Park.

Councillors storm out of meeting as row over dog exercise area continues Chris Binding

Andrew Craig

Spacious four-bed Westoe home hits the market for eye-catching bargain price Jack Marshall

Mortimer Community College pupil Bradley George has ran 7 half marathons in 7 days for Key 2 Life foodbank.

South Shields teenager raises over £1,000 for local food bank Sam Johnson

Imeary Street Surgery, South Shields. Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Plan to move GP surgery to new location in bid to improve service

The cost of living crisis is being blamed for the rise because unhappy couples in Tyne and Wear cannot afford to divorce and are having discreet affairs instead.

Report claims more than 2,800 people having affairs in South Tyneside Georgina Cutler

Stock picture c/o Pixabay of kebab meat.

Plans refused for kebab shop and barbers in former clothes shop Chris Binding

Readhead Road, South Shields.

Home extension plans rejected by planning chiefs Chris Binding

Stock picture c/o Pixabay of kebab meat.

'Best Doner' kebab shop and barbers planned for former clothes shop Chris Binding

The Great North Air Ambulance was called to South Shields

Air ambulance called to South Shields after medical emergency Kevin Clark

Lots of fun at Westoe Village Fete 2022, held on Saturday, June 25.

Milestone day as Westoe Village Fete celebrates 50th year Sam Johnson

The fayre is celebrating its 50th year

Westoe Village Fete returns for 50th year Sam Johnson

These are the areas of South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases continue to remain high.

The 12 areas in South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases remain high Ryan Smith

Joe's sweet shop

Schoolboy sets up sweet shop to help raise funds for Ukraine, Hayley Lovely

Councillor Glenn Thompson with South Shields KFC staff taking part in litter pick

KFC leads litter picking in South Shields as part of Great British Spring Clean Hayley Lovely

Mike McGurrell, chairman of South Shields Tennis Club.

Tennis club members looking forward to brighter future Ross Robertson

Lauren Waine as Bella Reay.

International Women's Day event to celebrate footballing achievements of 'Wor Be... Ed Waugh

Festivals and fundraisers. We have all that and more in our 2003 spotlight.

Nine pictures of life in South Tyneside in 2003 as we rewind almost two decades Chris Cordner

Local elections are due to be held on Thursday, May 5

Meet the candidates for Westoe for the South Tyneside Council election on May 5

Westoe Methodist Church is to close in April 2022.

Historic church to close its doors after more than 100 years Sam Johnson

These are the areas of South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases are falling the fastest.

The areas of South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases are falling the fastest Ryan Smith

Storm Arwen damage at South Shields and Westoe Club. Picture by Duncan Murray.

South Tyneside sports clubs fighting back after Storm Arwen Tony Gillan

South Tyneside Council Cllr Ernest Gibson and Glenn Thomspon with Friends of Readhead Park, South Shields, Adrienne Arthur, Martin Kaupa, Bruce Watson and Paul Brenen, with the parks Green Flag Award.

A lesser-visited park has won a prestigious Green Flag for the first time Ross Robertson

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

10 retro autumn scenes from South Tyneside - from falling leaves to stage shows

Lots of face painting scenes but can you spot someone you know?

Painting a picture of the past Chris Cordner

A previous Durham Miners' Gala

Miners Gala to take place in South Shields Ross Robertson

Robbie Plewa, four, with mam Sam. Ollie was delighted when Northumbrian Water paid him a surprise visit.

Four-year-old obsessed with water gets special treat from company Tony Gillan

The 'lost' pigeon has been living on the roof of a South Shields conservatory.

Appeal to reunite lost South Shields pigeon with owner Sophie Brownson

1. The new Wyvestow's Bistro and Bar is ready to open. Manager, Vane Ristov (pictured)

12 pictures inside the new bar and bistro at Westoe Tommy Greene

The new Wyvestow's Bistro and Bar is gearing up to open. Manager, Vane Ristov.

New Wyvestow's Bar Bistro set to open in South Shields Tommy Greene

A coronavirus jab

Three out of five in South Tyneside now double jabbed Alex Ross

Is there a teacher here that you have great admiration for? Take a look and tell us more.

A big tick for your teacher memories Chris Cordner

South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck and South Tyneside Council leader Councillor Tracey Dixon back the plans to seek funding to support the South Tyneside College move from the Government's Levelling Up funds.

£20million Levelling Up bid going in to fund moving college to town centre Fiona Thompson

A Covid-19 jab

Over half in South Tyne have had second virus jab Alex Ross

A historical house in South Shields is going for sale./Photo: Rightmove

See inside this stunning Grade II-listed home for sale in South Shields Pamela Bilalova

Health workers prepare covid vaccines.

Vaccine push for ethnic minority groups in South Tyneside Chris Binding

Meet the candidates for Westoe

Meet the candidates for the Westoe ward Chris Binding

Owners hope the new venue will give people 'something to look forward to' after lockdown

Owners of new bar and bistro hope to give people 'something to look forward to' Tommy Greene

Richard Dalton Funerals is the director of his brother George Dalton funeral.

Funeral director on organising ceremony for shop's first client, his brother Tommy Greene