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Chris Packham presented a new documentary this week, pondering whether the campaign influence governments on climate change needs to change (Picture: Rob Parfitt/Channel 4)

TV naturalist fights the law, and the law mainly wins Philip Cunnington

The New Sundial announce magician event for Halloween Holly Allton

Chris and Rosie Ramsey will be heading to The Customs House.

The Customs House announce Chris and Rosie Ramsey podcast show Holly Allton

Clayton and Natalie enjoy a date on My Mum, Your Dad, the new ITV dating show hosted by Davina McCall (Picture: ITV)

My Mum, Your Dad review: The dating show to restore your faith in love Philip Cunnington

Dale Meeks

Trust set up in honour of South Shields actor Dale Meeks Holly Allton

Great North Run 2023

Great North Run 2024: All the options to sign up for next year’s race Jason Button

Cheryl Fergison will be starring as Alison in Mum’s The Word.

Cheryl Fergison chats about motherhood play coming to South Shields Holly Allton

The former Sunderland AFC chairman will appear at a talk-in to promote his autobiography at the stadium on October 11.

Sir Bob Murray to give talk at Stadium of Light ahead of new book launch

Are you be this creative?

Autumn arts activities to try Tony Gillan

The festival takes place at Beggar’s Bridge, a few metres from East Boldon Metro station. Image, Google Maps.

Sunderland and South Tyneside Beer and Cider Festival details announced Tony Gillan

The Red Arrows will appear at the Great North Run twice this year

Great North Run 2023: Where and when will the Red Arrows be appearing? Jason Button

Sir Mo Farah kicks off Great North Run weekend by starting Quayside 5k Jason Button

Great Noth Run tracking app 2023: How to download and use the app ahead of the race this weekend (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Great North Run tracking: How to use app ahead on race weekend Jason Button

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer returned in a new series of the brilliant Gone Fishing (Picture: BBC/Owl Power/Jonathan Jakob)

Gone FIshing review: I’d rather go fishing than anywhere with Gordon and Gino Philip Cunnington

Adam Strong will be taking on the role of Jafar in the musical theatre production.

Disney’s Aladdin theatre show cast North East actor in lead role Holly Allton

Crowds enjoying live entertainment. Credit: New Sundial

The New Sundial announces Halloween events for adults and children Holly Allton

Sir Brendan Foster CBE at The Finish Line.

Popular South Shields pub renamed for Great North Run weekend Holly Allton

Crowds enjoying Hardwick Live this summerCredit: Wilf Gill

Early bird tickets on sale Hardwick Festival's 10th anniversary Hayley Lovely

The womens field has been announced for the 2023 Great North Run

Great North Run 2023: Full elite womens field announced Jason Button

Mark Deakin and Dame Norma Redfearn launch North Tyneside Restaurant Week.

North Tyneside set to launch their first Restaurant Week this Autumn Holly Allton

Mark Deakin and Dame Norma Redfearn launch North Tyneside Restaurant Week.

North Tyneside set to launch their first Restaurant Week this Autumn Holly Allton

South Tyneside salons are offering a range of beauty treatments at discounted prices for parents.

South Tyneside salons offering ‘back to school’ treatments for parents Holly Allton

Crowds enjoying live entertainment.Credit: New Sundial

South Shields pub set to host GNR after party this Sunday Hayley Lovely

The BBC has announced its plans for the Great North Run this weekend

BBC releases Great North Run coverage information: Times, presenters Jason Button

Christina Berriman Dawson will be directing Grown Up Writin’ at The Customs House.

North East actress make directorial debut with ‘coming of age’ play Holly Allton

Review of Wearmouth at The Customs House Rob Lawson

Great North Run 2023: Everything we know about the half marathon so far including route, start times and more. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Everything we know about the 2023 Great North Run so far Jason Button

Joe Caffrey will play the role of Steven in Ben Gettins’ first play, Wearmouth, staged from Monday, September 4 to Wednesday, September 6 at The Customs House in South Shields.

Veteran actor to star in Sunderland writer's debut play about SAFC fans Tony Gillan

Jason Cook’s Comedy Club performs on a monthly basis at The Customs House.

Jason Cook’s Comedy Club leaves audience in hysterics once again Holly Allton

The couple have since gone on to have two series of their own show, The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show.

The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show lands on Netflix Holly Allton

Some famous faces will be appearing in Christmas pantos across the North East this year.

Celebrity performances in pantomimes across the North East this year Holly Allton

Nina Sosanya stars as wing governor Leigh Henry in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Screw (Picture: Mark Mainz/STV/Channel 4)

Screw review: Channel 4 comedy-drama avoids 'difficult second album syndrome' Philip Cunnington

Joe McElderry shot to fame after winning The X Factor in 2009.

Joe McElderry announces new music to the delight of fans Holly Allton

South Shields Write Fest 2023 will take place this September.

Newcastle book publishers team up with The Word for Write Fest 2023 Holly Allton

Mo Farah after the 2018 Great North Run. The 2023 edition of the race will be his last. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images for Nike)

Great North Run organisers announce full list of elite athletes Jason Button

Craig Revel Horwood will be starring as Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Sunderland Empire.

Strictly star set to perform in Annie at the Sunderland Empire Holly Allton

National Cinema Day: How South Tyneside residents can see top films for £3 this weekend

National Cinema Day: How South Tyneside residents can see top films for £3 Jason Button

Where is the best place to watch the Great North Run? Some of the top spots throughout the route to cheer on runners this year (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Where is the best place to watch the 2023 Great North Run? S Jason Button

Kevin Costner as John Dutton in the Channel 5 drama Yellowstone (Picture courtesy Channel 5)

Yellowstone review: Kevin Costner's new western is swept off the stable floor Philip Cunnington

Bob Murray's charity fundraising autobiography, I'd Do It All Again, is out on October 12.

Former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray's new book to support SAFC charity

The Hoosiers and Natalie Imbruglia will be performing at Live at The Cathedral 2023.

Nostalgic pop acts to perform at Durham’s Live at The Cathedral 2023 Holly Allton

What is happening across South Tyneside this Bank Holiday weekend?

Things to do in and around South Tyneside this August Bank Holiday weekend Jason Button

Belinda Davids, who performs as Whitney Houston on the Greatest Love of All tour.

Tribute acts performing this year across South Shields and Sunderland Holly Allton

The Trimmers Arms has reopned a community pub.

Trimmers Arms reopens as dog friendly community pub Holly Allton

South Shields Town Hall is one of the sites opening its doors.

Heritage Open Days: All the South Tyneside visitor sites welcoming residents Jason Button

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

South Shields fire station to host open day next month Hayley Lovely

Hardwick Festival returns this weekend

Hardwick Live Festival stage times Hayley Lovely

Author Paula Fowler with the first in her trilogy, Wizard Beano and Pals and the accompanying activities sheet. Picture, Sunderland Echo.

Author Paula defies cancer and releases second of children's trilogy Tony Gillan

Gatecrasher 30th Anniversary Show at Don Valley Bowl adds yet more DJs and a second stage

Epic Gatecrasher 30th Anniversary Show adds yet more DJs and a second stage Stephanie Bateman

Farewell to Davey.

21 pictures of panto legend Davey Hopper as he bows out Ross Robertson

These are some of the top rated pubs in the area described as old school by Google reviewers.

The area’s top rated pubs described as ‘old school’ by Google reviews Jason Button

All you need to know about Hardwick Festival 2023 Holly Allton

Hardwick Hall Hotel will be hosting a Barbie-themed party this August.

Hardwick Hall Hotel host Barbie party to support Teesside Hospice Holly Allton

The event attracted an impressive field of local runners.

245 runners take part in South Shields ten mile race Jason Button

WML image of the train wreckage.

Event to remember notorious train derailment during General Strike By The Newsroom

Den-Dini played by Glen Richard Townsend and Arbut-tons played by Davey Hopper.

Comedy, charm and a sprinkling of emotion at The Customs House Holly Allton

Juliet Stevenson stars as Matilda Anchor-Ferrers in the new BBC drama Wolf. Picture: BBC/Hartswood Films Ltd/Simon Ridgway

Wolf review: This cop drama-horror-comedy is an interesting mess Philip Cunnington

These are the top rated parks and open spcaes across South Tyneside.

Ranked: The best rated parks and open spaces in South Tyneside Jason Button

Social spaces to get additional government funding as part of £70 million youth centre plans from Government

Spaces to get government funding as part of £70 million youth centre plans Jason Button

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical runs at the Sunderland Empire until Sunday, August 13.

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory The Musical review - Sunderland Empire Nicole Mavin

Enigma Escapes

South Shields first ever escape room offers brand-new VR experience Holly Allton

L:R Niamh Simpson, Madison Gibson, Amber Blu Bell, Imogen Cross, Niamh McManus, Esme Bell, Lily-Mae Foreman In the centre – Grace Gibson.

Nine local dancers chosenfor English Youth Ballet production Holly Allton