Whiteleas

Ken Dawes bravely shared details of his own experience with cancer as part of calls to install sanitary bins in male toilets

I've had cancer and I'm embarrassed when loos don't have proper bins

South Tyneside Magistrate's Court.

Dad caught with drugs while on a suspended sentence keeps his freedom

South Tyneside Magistrate's Court.

Man threatened his former partner after their relationship ended

South Tyneside Magistrate's Court.

Woman spat in the face of a fire warden during a racist attack

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man illegally driving an off-road bike crashed into a car at 100mph

South Tyneside Magistrate's Court.

Burglar broke into a pub and used a pool cue as a weapon

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

South Tyneside teen faces jail after knuckle duster and baton find

Councillors to decide on new 'affordable' council homes

South Tyneside Magistrate's Court.

South Tyneside sex offender who tried to lure child breaks court order

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

South Shields delivery firm boss losses job after drink-drive rap

The former Temple Park Infants School, in South Shields. Photo: Google Maps.

Demolition plans approved for former Temple Park Infants School

Queues forming outside of Mr Swainston's

Sweet shop's opening weekend a success with visit from special guests

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Whiteleas ward, from left: Robin Coombes, Michelle Turnbull, Sophie-Jane Williams.

Candidates standing in the Whiteleas ward in the 2024 local elections

The case was dealt with at South Tyneside Magistrates Court

Serial drink driver given road ban after refusing to be breathalysed

South Shields Town Hall.

Concerns over an increase in anti-social behaviour at a park

Logan Ebanks, Bridie Gallagher, and Jamie Edwards have all secured apprenticeships with the Dogger Bank Wind Farm.

Teenagers secure jobs with Port of Tyne-based Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Three South Tyneside teenagers have secured green jobs for the future with the Dogger Bank Wind Farm.

Ryan Smith

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates Court

Teenager who fled police while drug driving caught with tyre stinger

New council homes are being proposed at a vacant site off Reynolds Avenue in the Whiteleas area . View from Reynolds Avenue. Picture: Google Maps

Plans submitted for new housing development in South Shields

Chris Convery, left, and Cllr Ernest Gibson, right, with users of the Holder House Allotment project.

£20,000 boost for South Shields community project

Man caught with knife and drugs found with second stash at home

(L to R) TOP: Robin Coombes, Ernest Gibson BOTTOM: Dawn Wildhirt, Sophie Jane Williams.

Meet the candidates standing in the Whiteleas ward in the 2023 local elections

South Shields couple celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

The memorial garden is in honour of Bill Brady, who served his community for 30 years.

Dedication to former South Tyneside councillor Bill Brady to be made at remembra...

Whiteleas Way in South Shields.

Residents’ reaction to vehicle charging point installed in Whiteleas

Residents have reported problems with receiving post in the Whiteleas area. Photo: Getty Images.

Royal Mail apologises to Whiteleas residents over issues with delivering letters

These are the up and coming areas of South Tyneside, according to the 2021 census.

The most up-and-coming areas in South Tyneside

The venue has been tested ahead of opening to ensure it is suitable for all types of players.

New escape room opens in South Shields

Can you escape from South Shields’ newest attraction?

Ryan Smith

Parent Jess McLaughlin with daughter Hallie, alongside nursery manager Carole Greener and Cllr Adam Ellison.

Ofsted praise nursery staff for going ‘above and beyond’ to support children

Richie Ames with Dino the Dinosaur (Stan Yanetta)

Dino the Dinosaur steals the show at annual South Shields Halloween spectacular

Harton and Westoe Miners' Welfare

Plans lodged for improved football facilities and indoor 'futsal arena'

Dave Bass is having problems with South Tyneside Homes over a problem roof.

Tenant's anger after ceiling collapse and repairs row

The site in question in Boldon Lane.

Appeal lodged over controversial flats plan which sparked 'shoe-horning' fears

Tributes have been paid to Councillor Bill Brady.

Tributes paid at the funeral of long-serving councillor Bill Brady

The site in question in Boldon Lane.

Plan for new block of flats refused after 'shoe-horning' concerns raised

Councillor Bill Brady has been called 'Mr Whiteleas'

Tributes after long-serving councillor dies

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

Meet the candidates for Whiteleas for the South Tyneside Council elections

Official opening of Stems Exclusive on Whiteleas Way by Mayor Pat Hay and Mayoress Jean Copp with owners Rachel McKeith and Omar Ames.

Florist who launched during lockdown opens shop after business blooms

A picture showing storm aftermath in South Tyneside.

Concerns after 'DIY' danger sheds take flight during storms in South Tyneside

Iain Wilson, 48

Fitness fantaic runs for 800 consecutive days

(l-r) Whiteleas ward councillors Bill Brady and Ernest Gibson beside the monopole development at Whiteleas Way, South Shields

Anger over 'monstrous' 5G mast in South Shields neigbourhood

These are the areas of South Tyneside where Covid-19 case rates remain high.

South Tyneside areas where Covid-19 case rates continue to remain high

James Young, 5.

Community pulls together to support family of five-year-old

April Thomson was diagnosed with throat cancer thanks to her dentist raising the alarm.

How a trip to the dentist helped save great-grandmother's life

Much-loved granddad Tony Holmes tragically died in Spain in 2020.

Family fundraising for private detective after granddad died in balcony fall

Meet the candidates for Whiteleas

Meet the candidates for Whiteleas

See how many of these Whiteleas scenes you remember.

Wonderful reminders from Whiteleas

Janet Robe was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.

Heartbroken family of Janet Robe say final goodbye to devoted mum

Janet Robe has been remembered as someone who did everything she could to help her local community.

Community rallies round to help South Shields family who lost mam to covid

Janet Robe tragically lost her fight with coronavirus.

Outpouring of love for South Shields mam Janet Robe who lost battle with Covid a...

George West whose wartime memories have been published in two books.

See what South Shields teacher did as a soldier in the Second World War

Police at the scene of the crash on Galsworthy Road in Whiteleas. Photo by Sean Martin.

Pedestrian left with head injuries after collision with car

Forest View Primary School in Rembrant Avenue, Whiteleas, has sent a number of children home to self-isolate after a staff member was found to have Covid-19. Image copyright Google Maps.

Primary pupils self-isolate after Covid case

Christine Haldane and her granndaughter Cora, who was born just weeks before she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer for the second time.

Gran shaves hair off to help other cancer patients

Cancer Connections volunteer Kris Lee lost his mum Joyce Davis to breast cancer in 2006.

Kris takes on treadmill GNR for Cancer Connections

South Shields School students have been offered the chance to have a prom thanks to South Tyneside Council.

South Shields School students offered prom by council

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