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The Gathering Sounds: All you need to know for one day Teesside festival Stephanie Bateman

Local patches are preparing for visitors in October. Photo by James Wheeler

Pumpkin picking in the North East: Patches and farms near me to visit Jason Button

Shamrock Street have been regular hosts at the Friends of the Irish Night.

Friends of the Irish Night bids a final farewell after 65 years Ross Robertson

Review of The Bench by Jeff Brown Rob Lawson

Great North Run 2023

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

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 Tony Gillan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Noel Gallagher. Portrait by Matt Crockett

The UK’s best kept live secret unveils final plans for 2023 event Stephanie Bateman

Headliners the Happy Mondays

Final line-up confirmed for Bingley Festival Stephanie Bateman

Free things to do for families in Newcastle this summer holiday 2023 (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Free things to do for families in Newcastle this summer holiday 2023 Jason Button

Jurassic Earth features a park full of life-sized roaming, state-of-the-art animatronic beasts, including Zeus - the world's largest walking T-Rex!

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Jurassic Earth dinosaur show is roaring this way! Graham Walker

Natalie Imbruglia

Australian Popstar Natalie Imbruglia confirmed for Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield Stephanie Bateman

Shamrock Street are the regular hosts at the Friends of the Irish Night.

Friends of the Irish Night returns to Jarrow for June 2023 Ross Robertson

The 2023 event at the Church Hall in West Boldon.

Community invited to join in summer fun at church events Ross Robertson

Father and son duo Adam and Fin

Ad Feature Vision for swim, bike, run legacy in Sunderland “every day of the year” Jackie Mitchell

The Vamps will be performing in South Shields this summer and this is everything you need to know about the performance. Photo by Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

The Vamps at South Shields' Bents Park: Times, supports, tickets and more Jason Button

When is the summer holiday for schools across South Tyneside?

South Tyneside term dates: When do schools break up for summer? Jason Button

The Toon Tour route is included on the tickets.

Go North East buses announce 'Discovery Ticket' for all day travel Jason Button

These are the top rated fish and chip shops in South Shields.

The best fish and chip shops in South Shields for National Fish and Chips Day Jason Button

Every food stall at South Shields food festival Great North Feast In The Park this weekend

Every stall at South Shields food festival Great North Feast In The Park Jason Button

Ian's chasing the sixes in Sunderland swim, bike, run challenge for hospice

Ad Feature Hospice helped by Ironman Ian as triathlon challenge hits town Nick Drainey

Heathers The Musical review: Not your average high school musical

The Black Corner Band.

Friends of the Irish Night returns to Jarrow for May 2023 Ross Robertson

These are how coastline pubs in South Shields rank according to Google reviews.

Every coastline pub in South Shields ranked by Google review scores Jason Button

Mayor of South Tyneside Cllr Pat Hay with Jarrow Festival Committee Chair Fred Hemmer, at Jarrow Hall, launching this years festival.

Plans revealed for the 2023 Jarrow Festival by South Tyneside Council Jason Button

Sandhaven Beach

Six things to do when you visit South Shields coast Hayley Lovely

South Shields FC manager Julio Arca and Salvation Army preparing for charity match to raise funds for Amber’s Law charity

South Shields FC manager Julio Arca preparing for charity match Jason Button

Ragnar crowning the King or Queen of the North at Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (photo: Stuart Boulton)

Bamburgh Castle reveals a Coronation Weekend fit for a King Chris Page

These are the top rated hotels, guesthosues and bed and breakfasts in South Shields according to Google reviews.

South Shields’ best rated hotels according to Google reviews Jason Button

Reverend Paul Barker, Rector of the Boldons, with the Little Angels Toddler Group getting ready for the Royal Teddy Bears Picnic at St Nicholas Church.

Royal Teddy Bears Picnic to help mark the coronation of King Charles III Ross Robertson

There is so much to enjoy across the North East this summer!

Seven North East events to attend this summer Jason Button

The best places to see the Northern Lights in the North East and Northumberland in 2023. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

The best places to see the Northern Lights in the North East Jason Button

The event takes place at the Alberta Club in Jarrow.

Friends of the Irish Night returns to Jarrow for April 2023 Ross Robertson

Six buildings and areas in South Tyneside are on the Heritage at Risk Register.

The six South Tyneside buildings and sites currently at risk Jason Button

David Brewis to bring his new release, Soft Struggles, to The Customs House, South Shields

Field Music's David Brewis to bring new album and orchestra to The Customs House Katy Wheeler

A serial killer talk is returning to South Shields

'Psychopath testing' forms part of serial killer talk Katy Wheeler

2023 Coronation: Everything you need to know if you want to host a street party in the North East. (Photo by Alastair Grant - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know if you want to host a coronation street party Jason Button

South Shields FC celebrates new ground naming rights deal extension to last until 2025

South Shields FC celebrates new ground naming rights deal extension Jason Button

People are invited to take a flower home.

Spring surprise for villagers as handmade flowers adorn churches Ross Robertson

A new STACK site has been announced for a North East city centre.

New STACK site approved by North East city centre planners Jason Button

These are some of the top rated pubs and bars in South Tyneside.

The 8 best South Tyneside pubs to try this Easter bank holiday weekend Jason Button

Attractions across the North East to light up blue for World Parkinson’s Day 2023. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

North East to light up blue for World Parkinson’s Day 2023 Jason Button

Stack Seaburn

Stack Seaburn announces Easter entertainment programme Holly Allton

There are many events across South Shields and Sunderland for the children to enjoy.

Keep the kids entertained with Easter activities in South Shields and Sunderland Holly Allton