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TK Maxx has beauty gift sets which could all make lovely Christmas presents. Stock image.

Forget candles as TK Maxx has beauty gifts worth giving instead

This cat seemed quite at home next to the fuel tank of a Ford Transit van which was dropped in to the Jennings Ford garage, in Newcastle Road, South Shields, in 2000.
The garage staff managed to coax it out after all sorts of offers of food.

The South Tyneside moggy which made itself at home on a petrol tank

WalkersXchange, Sunniside & the North East

Lovely South Shields home comes with a new roof

Fashion and homeware feature in TK Maxx’s Christmas campaign. We set out to find three gifts for £50, including delivery.

Three TK Maxx Christmas gifts for £50 with 4p to spare

Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

Coleen Rooney’s new Primark collection is made for party season

The Whitburn Village Cafe is getting ready to open

‘Everyone’s really excited’ - Whitburn Village Cafe gets ready to open

Stacey Solomon has praised the 'bouncy blow dry' look the ghd Chronos Curve Hair Curler Tong gives her.

Stacey Solomon reveals the ghd curler she’s buying for Christmas

Browns Estate Agents, South Shields

The beach is a short walk from this lovely 3-bed South Shields house

Staff from Dexters in Ocean Road raised money from collections with customers.
Pictured were, left to right: Carol Robinson, cook, David Ferries, manager, and Jerry Wallace, : barmaid.

Super South Tyneside and its fantastic support for Children In Need

Homes and Gardens

Leary and Holmes, East Boldon

Cleadon house with 4 bedrooms, a conservatory and lots of garden space
‘Perfect blend of style, practicality, and generous living space’
Chris Cordner

Ad Feature Power up for less this Black Friday with Jackery

Andrew Craig, Boldon

Fantastic East Boldon home comes with a kitchen which is unused

Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

Andrew Craig, Fulwell

A charming Whitburn home with beautiful countryside

Pagazzi's Bixby pendant light combines amber ribbed glass with brushed bronze detailing for an elegant finishing touch.

I transformed my hallway with Pagazzi lighting, now 15% off

South Tyneside Council’s planning department has received an application for the Viking Centre in Jarrow town centre

Free support group for dog owners held in Jarrow

A leading pet charity has warned dog owners how to spot signs of stress.

The one sign in your dog you should never ignore

Fireworks can be frightening for your pets.

How to keep your pets safe and calm this Bonfire Night

Fireworks can be frightening for your pets.

Calm your dog during fireworks this Halloween with these expert tips

Food and Drink

Haier's dishwasher range is renowned for being smart and incredibly capable - so we put that to the test

Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6: Living with a seriously clever dishwasher
From a countdown projected on the floor to AI-powered washing programmes, Haier’s smart dishwasher promises plenty. After several weeks and a house party’s worth of washing up, I’m thoroughly won over
Gareth Butterfield

All these South Tyneside businesses were given a new food hygiene rating in October 2026.

These businesses received a new food hygiene rating in October 2026

Tempting Christmas gift collections from Cartwright & Butler and Prestige Hampers, packed with festive treats, sweet indulgences and savoury favourites.

Luxury Christmas hampers packed with festive surprises

The Crown & Anchor, in Jarrow.

‘Traditional’ Jarrow pub goes up for sale for £155,000

Haunted pubs in Sunderland and South Tyneside

17 most-haunted pubs where some punters have never left...

Staycation

Holiday Inn Express launches the “The Great Wake Up Debate,” led by comedian Rob Beckett, weighing in on everything from serial snoozing and shower schedules to the bedtime rituals people swear by.

Rob Beckett and Holiday Inn Express uncover the wake up rituals defining the UK

Outside the clubhouse.

We tried out a caravan holiday in Wales and this is what we thought

Charity begins at Lord Leycester Hospital timber-framed home of former soldiers.

Medieval majesty meets contemporary charm in Warwick

Retro

The OZ nightclub in Crossgate which opened in 1988.

When Oz club opened with neon lights, silver trees and a waterfall
‘OZ offers escapism in sumptuous surroundings’
Chris Cordner

The works of famous artists will go under the hammer in the North East later this month.

Artists' work up for auction in North East and could fetch thousands

The Jarrow marchers, headed by the Labour MP Ellen Wilkinson stop for a much needed sandwich.

Britain's drivers showered Jarrow marchers with money and cigarettes

Thomas McStravack was 69 years old when he was evicted from his 'immaculate' Primrose flat over allegations he made too much noise while decorating in 1968.
Neighbours were furious especially as he was one of the Jarrow marchers in 1936.

South Tyneside in the 1960s - including Mr Mac the Jarrow Marcher

The Jarrow marchers, marching along the Ripon Road in 1936. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Church padre blessed the Jarrow Marchers - then gave them cigarettes

Family

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

A large public display is the safest place to enjoy fireworks.

South Tynesiders told to use fireworks safely

SUPER Natural Halloween adventure at WWT Washington Wetland Centre.

Half-term Halloween fun at wetlands centre this month

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

Ad Feature Save on deposit and stamp duty at this superb new housing development

Cars and Motoring

Our Fiat 600 Petrol La Prima has arrived for a three-month test, priced at £28,045 in rather fetching Sky Blue Bi-Colour

Fiat 600 Petrol Manual Long-term test: Report 1 , first impressions Gareth Butterfield

The Geely EX5 starts at £31,990, with generous equipment and plenty of room for the family

Geely EX5 review: A lavish electric family SUV at a keen price

The Lepas L8 starts at £34,900, offering a spacious plug-in hybrid SUV with a generous equipment list

Lepas L8 review: A luxury-packed family SUV with a tempting price

Kia EV2 review: a small electric SUV with big-car appeal

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Mrs Hinch has shared the L'Oréal Paris make-up products she loves, including some old favourites and new discoveries.

Mrs Hinch shares favourite L'Oréal Paris make-up and they're on sale

Sentier's luxury fragrance advent calendar is now £109 in sale, saving shoppers a huge £420

Sentier fragrance advent calendar slashed by £420 in Christmas sale

Stacey Solomon has posted on her Instagram Stories about a Primark outfit she wore on BBC's The One Show.

Stacey Solomon reveals where she got co-ord she wore on The One Show

Puerto Rico, on Gran Canaria's southwest coast

Guaranteed sun and ‘no sunbed wars’ with all-inclusive deal from £209

Amazon's new 2026 Kindle range launches today, including redesigned Kindle and Paperwhite models, alongside the latest Kindle Colorsoft (pictured) with its 7-inch colour display.

Amazon's new Kindles launch as older models get Black Friday deals

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

Enjoying the great outdoors is not just about the fabrics that we wear

Eco-Friendly Autumn Gear: 4 Top Brands Tested

Boots' new Edit beauty collection brings together makeup essentials in sleek pink and purple packaging, with products designed to deliver a touch of affordable luxury.

Boots launches new EDIT make-up range from just £6

Jo Malone London's Pine & Eucalyptus Scented Candle captures the magic of Christmas with its fresh, uplifting fragrance and elegant festive presentation.

Five gorgeous Jo Malone London candles for Christmas

Garmin Index S2 smart scales are available in black and white, offering six body measurements and automatic syncing with Garmin Connect.

Garmin Index S2: The smart scales that track so much more than weight

Conway Estate Agency, South Tyneside

Loads of highlights in this gorgeous Hebburn home including in garden!

Disney World is a dream holiday destination for families

Mum saves £500 on Orlando attractions tickets with Black Friday deal

Browns Estate Agents, South Shields

Balcony overlooks the river in this stylish South Shields property

Lovehoney’s £119 couples advent calendar contains 24 grown-up surprises and comes with free standard delivery.

Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar has 24 surprises

Business boss Tara Mackings who wants real change to recognise the contributions made by disabled people.

Business boss with disability has called for meeting with Andy Burnham

Forget chocolate, this Topps Match Attax advent calendar is the Christmas countdown football fans will love

The Match Attax advent calendar football fans will love

Pattinson Estate Agents, Jarrow

Charmingly sophisticated Hebburn home comes at a great price

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