Whitburn

North Lizard Riding School, Lizard Lane, South Tyneside

Verdict in on plans to turn green belt stables into homes

Inside the elegant Victorian residence for sale for almost £1m

Nursery assistant Hayley Malpass and manager Emma Hartley celebrate Stanley's nursery at Whitburn and Marsden family hub Ofsted report with some of the youngsters.

Nursery celebrates praise from Ofsted thanks to help of insects

Under the shadow of the ships and cranes of Swan Hunters shipyard, a Hebburn family enjoy a picnic in the King George playing fields in 1964.

13 unforgettable picnic memories in South Tyneside

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in April 2025.

The places where the most crime was reported in April 2025

Whitburn Coastal Conservation has won a regional architecture award

Whitburn's 'Tardis-like' building scoops architectural award

Readers have been revealing the "must visit" areas for tourists in South Tyneside.

These are the best tourism hotspots, according to readers

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in March 2025.

The places where the most crime was reported in March 2025

Emma Lewell, MP for South Shields, has raised concerns over the water quality at Littlehaven Beach in the House of Commons.

South Shields MP voices water quality concerns in Parliament

Dillon Lawson.

Shoplifter who has plagued South Tyneside stores is put behind bars

Consett's Mark Bonser (left) and John Kennedy (right) with the Durham County President-elect, Bernie Munroe.

Whitburn Golf Club plays host to a major regional competition

A police cordon was in place following the incident.

Man charged with dangerous driving and causing GBH with intent

Redhill (Credit: Alfred Pallas)

Unique 4 bed, 3 storey Whitburn family home with huge garden for sale

A person has been taken to hospital after being injured at Blue House Lane level crossing in Whitburn.

Person taken to hospital after being injured at a level crossing

A person has been taken to hospital following a collision in Whitburn.

Person taken to hospital and road closed following collision

The Lemonfield (Credit: Alfred Pallas)

I'd be Fawlty Towers not the Ritz! Iconic 12 bed Seaburn B&B for sale
There aren’t many properties like this on the market...
Jack Marshall

Sandy Chare (Credit: Michael Hodgson)

I love the elegance! Grand 5 bed Whitburn period property up for sale

Whitburn grandad downloaded child porn after falling down an internet rabbit hole after Covid, court told

Grandad downloaded child porn after falling down internet rabbit hole

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in February 2025.

The places where the most crime was reported in February 2025

Brave dad 'charged like a rhino' at robber threatening to rape & kidnap his children

Dad 'charged like a rhino' at man threatening to rape his children

Joshua Parkin and Charley Foster have been British karate champions.

North East karate duo named British champions for the second time

Whitburn Workmens Club and the Grey Horse Public House competed in an Easter bonnet parade and "knicker relay" in 1976.

The Easter tradition that's anything but pants in Whitburn

Redhill (Credit: Alfred Pallas)

I'm in love with this 4 bed 3 storey detached Whitburn family home

Plans to demolish the fire-damaged former Whitburn Lodge pub to make way for housing have been blocked

Demolition of eyesore pub that's a vandalism and arson target blocked

Don View (Credit: Andrew Craig)

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

North Guards (Credit: Good Move)

Promising 3 bed Whitburn family home in need of renovation up for sale

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in January 2025.

The places where the most crime was reported in January 2025
These are the places where the most crime was reported in January 2025.
Ryan Smith

The Lemonfield (Credit: Alfred Pallas)

Astonishing 12 bed Seaburn property with coastal views on the market

A former RAF cadet leader has been put behind bars after he exchanged sexual messages with a schoolboy

Former RAF cadet leader exchanged sexual messages with schoolboy

Newcastle United footballer home raided by family of four, court told

Former NHS worker exchanged sexual messages with a schoolboy

Whitburn micropub named CAMRA’s 2025 Cider Pub of the Year

Legend has it the pub is haunted by a Green Lady - a lovelorn girl who was dumped by a visiting coachman, and pined herself away. She haunts the upstairs of the pub in her fine green dress, bought to impress her would-be suitor. There are reports of paranormal activity including a nurse called Rachael and the spirit of a man who apparently died of unnatural causes in the pub.

The lovelorn spirit who pined away by the coast

Stacie Stewart (second left) with her Grandad Ernest Fowler and staff Mandy Scott, and Hannah Warwick-Soden with the cake of racehorse Desert Orchid.

The chef who whipped up an 8ft horse cake

Off-road bikes are often seized by Northumbria Police

Off-road bike terror: fresh calls for parents to control their kids

Gary Craig who was getting ready for his world record challenge in February 2010.

The Whitburn man who set a 'pants' world record

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in December 2024.

The 12 places where the most crime was reported in December 2024

Heifers being led to through Whitburn in a scene which was typical in the 1950s. Here they are in 1952.

Wonderful Whitburn: 9 facts which grabbed our attention over the years

Plans aim to give the site a facelift by demolishing the existing garage and building a modern replacement

Garage to be demolished and rebuilt as site gets much-needed facelift

This five-bedroom home is on the market for offers over £1.2million.

Take a tour of this £1.2million five-bedroom Cleadon home

Take a look around this four-bedroom Whitburn home, on the market for offers in the region of £720,000.

This £720,000 home’s sun terrace will be perfect for the summer months

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in November 2024.

The places where the most crime was reported across in November 2024

All these South Tyneside businesses are up for sale in December 2024.

These ten businesses are currently up for sale in December 2024

Take a look inside this £850,000 Whitburn home.

See inside this home with its own sauna and stunning seaside views

These are the South Tyneside butchers still taking orders for Christmas dinners in 2024 (Photo: Svetlana Kolpakova - stock.adobe)

The South Tyneside butchers still taking orders for Christmas dinners

Take a look inside this Whitburn home, on the market for offers in the region of £795,000.

See inside this impressive six-bedroom Whitburn home

Communities across the borough have come together to pay their respects this Remembrance weekend.

Remembrance: Communities come together to pay their respects

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

South Tyneside drink-driver caught due to outdated MOT

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in August 2024.

The 12 places where the most crime was reported in August 2024

The Whitburn Co-op corner of East Street and North Guards, pictured in 1981. Photo: Shields Gazette

15 retro photos of South Shields, Jarrow and Whitburn streets

Both grey household and blue recycling bin collections will restart in the borough from Tuesday, February 27. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

Bin collections to return to normal following strike disruption

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in July 2024.

The 12 places where the most crime was reported in July 2024

Take a look inside this three-bedroom detached Whitburn home with stunning views.

Inside this home with views of Cleadon Hills and the North Sea

The Academy of Light

More than 1,300 people sign a petition against SAFC’s solar farm plans

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in June 2024.

The 12 places where the most crime was reported in June 2024

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