Workers

South Tyneside Council has a number of vacancies they need to fill.

Council jobs up for grabs

Almost a fifth of respondents have embarked on 12 or more work trips over the past year alone

A quarter of workers are travelling more post pandemic than before

The Mayor and Mayoress of South Tyneside, Councillor Stan Wildhirt and his wife Dawn with Val Parks of South Shields Local History Group.

"Powerful symbol" - Chimney saved by South Shields workers honoured

The Port of Tyne distributed floating pontoon platforms to trap nurdles and ease recovery.

Port of Tyne confirm number of impacted containers in nurdle update

The state-of-the-art facility will be purpose-built

Ad Feature AG&P Industrial launches new fabrication yard

Calibre Furniture conducted an in-person street survey of 327 office workers in UK City Centres in June 2026

Ad Feature Office workers work from home to escape office noise

The campaign is being backed by Lee Parkinson MBE, better known as Mr. P

Ad Feature Nearly one in three people admit they couldn't handle teaching

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a summer line closure in August.

Metro line closure to stop travellers reaching airport during holidays

South Shields Town Hall

South Tyneside Council workers to be balloted for strike action

CMI is calling for government, educators and employers to work together to bridge the divide

Ad Feature Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work

Seven in 10 employees use their work laptops to apply for jobs, online shop, and book holidays

Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal things

Jonathon Millett and Harry Wilson triggered alarms when they broke into the Brinkburn Community centre in South Shields, South Tyneside on February 27, through a flat roof.

'Stupid' Shields burglar fell from roof - court claims he's 'useless'

South Shields playwright Ed Waugh at the Derry Playhouse.

Playwright’s Train Wreckers show backed by Irish trade unions

A free bra fitting service was being offered at the store in South Shields in 2010 by Debenhams employee Yvonne Martin.

Looking back at the Debenhams staff who served in South Shields

An old Tyne and Wear Metro train going over the level crossing at East Boldon. Photo: Nexus.

Metro workers prepare to say goodbye to last of old train stock

The Aspyre Uno combines sleek styling with clever storage to help transform home working spaces

Home workers can save more than £140 on this desk deal
Featuring built-in drawers, a cupboard and a contemporary finish, this discounted desk could be the perfect upgrade for remote workers and home offices
Gareth Butterfield

Nursery workers are worried about job security, but we're here to help

Craig Hughes had gone into Morrisons in Jarrow, South Tyneside, where he was known to be a shoplifter, and started stealing last August.

Thief bit worker after flashing knife at South Tyneside store

MP Kate Osborne is holding two Advice Roadshows, bringing together organisations, charities and advice providers to offer support, guidance and practical help to local residents. To register, scan the QR code, or visit shorturl.at/74MAF

Kate Osborne MP: My Advice Roadshows will provide residents support and guidance...

The Westoe Lodge banner which needs repair work

We need £10k to preserve this special piece of South Tyneside history

Ad Feature Shields foster carer Ann shares a day in her life fostering siblings

A Gen-Z charity worker earning £30,000 a year says she's proof "anyone can invest" and aims to make £1million in investments to "make work optional" by the age of 45.

Half of Brits fear investing their money

David Hopkinson has given Newcastle United supporters clarity on the club's iconic crest.

NUFC CEO's recruitment plans - 'world-class' appointments imminent

Ad Feature Sona raises £34bn Series B to bring AI to the frontline economy

Jarrow Mini Market, on Ellison Street.

Closure of a shop extended over the sale of illegal tobacco products

F1 World Champion Jenson Button took on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix’.

Jenson Button takes on shop assistants in a ‘Scan Grand Prix'

Orsted's new 27-metre 'mock' monopile at Port of Tyne

Part of 'mock' North Sea windfarm built in the Port Of Tyne
Part of a North Sea wind farm the size of a ten storey building has been installed at the Port of Tyne.
Jason Button

Arden University

North East workers see AI advantage, but skills readiness lags

Belgrave Terrace resident Andy Sharp wants action against council workers parking in his street.

We’re fed up of Council staff parking in our street before work

The Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) at Sunderland College.

North East colleges get over £15m of funding to help get UK building

From left: Alex Tahnee, Micky Cochrane and Russell Floyd during a previous run of The Cramlington Train Wreckers.

My two shows will honour the centenary of the 1926 General Strike

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street last autumn; what will she have in store today? (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP)

Breaking Chancellor reveals National Living and National Minimum Wage increases

“Remittances are the invisible bridge that keeps families united, even when separated by distance," says Rashid Ashraf

Ad Feature Migrant workers in UK and EU send home $63 billion annually

AI-enabled devices could take control of micro-choices

Expert predicts AI will be ultimate family peacekeeper

Around 460,000 UK workers on the voluntary Real Living Wage will see a 6.7% pay rise this year (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Thousands to get £2,400 pay boost as UK Real Living Wage rises

Pizza Hut has revealed the locations of 68 restaurants that are closing down, after its dine-in business collapsed into administration

Pizza Hut names the 68 restaurants shutting down across the UK

A member of staff packs items for delivery in an Amazon Fulfilment centre in Peterborough. Amazon has announced an above-inflation pay rise for tens of thousands of UK staff. (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

UK workers are seeing a pay boost at this online retail giant - apply

29 per cent of Brits are actively considering taking extended time out from the daily grind

Nearly a third of workers are considering a sabbatical

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9 of the best tips to bring peace and quiet into your workday

Stagecoach strikes will not be taking place over the coming weeks.

Bus services to continue after workers accept pay offer

Stagecoach Bus

Stagecoach North East strike suspended following improved pay offer

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Is today a Bank Holiday? When the August 2025 long weekend falls

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Your rights when working in the heat, and if it's ever too hot to work

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'I’m an expert physio - how to fix your dreaded ‘office butt’'

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Major toy retailer under new ownership - what it means for shoppers

North East Ambulance Service. (Photo by National World)

Figures show rise in attacks and injuries to ambulance staff

The office relics consigned to work-life history include fax machines, Rolodexes and clunky filing cabinets.

Office relics consigned to history as smartphones take over

South Shields Town Hall

Radical plan to boost workers’ rights and end fire and rehire backed

North East mayor Kim McGuinness at the launch of the Great North in Leeds

New jobs deal to fix low pay and stop young people fleeing North East

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Uncertain future for over-60s as State Pension age may rise again

Nissan Sunderland has confirmed it's looking to shed around 250 jobs.

Improve efficiency means cutting costs - readers react to Nissan cuts

The final shift for these workers at Boldon Colliery, on June 24, 1982.

One last shift: Boldon miners remembered in 1982

Nine North East employers have been named and shamed for underpaying staff.

Nine North East employers named and shamed for underpaying staff

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Nissan staff taking part in a range of community projects.

Nissan celebrates over 3,000 volunteer hours supporting community

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