Sam Johnson, Shields Gazette

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Shields Gazette

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South Tyneside roars for Three Lions despite England's World Cup heartbreak in quarter-finals against France

South Tyneside has backed the Three Lions throughout the 2022 World Cup, as their tournament journey ended in devastation at the quarter-finals. → Read More

Hour-by-hour forecast for Sunday and a look at the South Tyneside weather in the week ahead

Cold weather is set to continue in South Tyneside on Sunday, December 11 and throughout the week as temperatures stay low, bringing the possibility of snow and ice. → Read More

Timelapse video shows progress of Holborn regeneration project at South Shields riverside

A new timelapse video released by South Tyneside Council shows how plans to regenerate a derelict riverside site are progressing. → Read More

Arctic weather blast hitting South Tyneside set to keep temperatures low with more ice possible

As an arctic blast hits the UK, temperatures in South Tyneside are set to stay cold and icy this weekend. → Read More

South Tyneside food hygiene: Latest food hygiene ratings for local businesses released

A number of South Tyneside businesses in South Shields and Boldon have recently been awarded new food hygiene ratings, including top marks for a local takeaway. → Read More

Steamboat launches fundraising drive for South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade and Beach Access North East

A popular pub is raising a glass to two South Tyneside charities throughout December, beginning with a special charity night this Friday. → Read More

Free parking in South Shields town centre in run-up to Christmas: Where you can park for free this December

Free parking is returning once again to all council-owned car parks in South Shields town centre this December as town hall chiefs aim to encourage residents to shop locally and support the borough’s businesses. → Read More

South Shields estate agents set to transform into chocolate shop as part of Harton Village Christmas Fayre

A local real estate agent is set to transform into a chocolate shop for a special event this December as part of the Harton Village Christmas Fayre. → Read More

Latest food hygiene ratings for South Shields and Jarrow businesses released

A number of South Tyneside businesses in South Shields and Jarrow have recently been awarded new food hygiene ratings, including a one-star rating for two local takeaways in the area. → Read More

Bonfire Night 2022: Fire chiefs reveal the eye-watering cost of wheelie bin fires to Tyne and Wear tax payers after attending over 3000 incidents in the last year

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has (TWFRS) revealed the eye-watering cost of deliberate wheelie bin fires to the taxpayers in the last 12 months as they urge residents to take care in the run up to Bonfire Night. → Read More

Latest food hygiene ratings food South Shields and Boldon Colliery businesses released

A number of South Tyneside businesses including restaurants and takeaways have recently been awarded new food hygiene ratings. → Read More

Suspected stolen motorcycle seized in South Shields after reports of dangerous riding in Temple Park

Northumbria Police officers have seized a suspected stolen motorcycle after being alerted to an alleged antisocial behaviour incident at the Temple Park area of South Shields. → Read More

Sniffer dogs and tip-offs help take £15,000 worth of illegal tobacco off South Tyneside streets

Specialist sniffer dogs and information from members of the public has helped take illicit tobacco products worth over £15,000 off South Tyneside’s streets, according to chiefs. → Read More

Police and South Shields bank staff step in to stop pensioner being conned with £8,000 bill from suspected fraudsters

Two men in South Shields have been arrested after police officers and bank staff stepped in to protect a pensioner who was given a £8,000 bill by suspected fraudsters. → Read More

Halloween Headtorch Run set to return to Souter Lighthouse bringing five-mile and two-mile races to help celebrate spooky season in South Shields

Runners are being invited to celebrate a night of fun and terror with a spooky run at Souter Lighthouse in the lead-up to Halloween. → Read More

Met Office yellow weather warning for South Tyneside as strong winds set to batter the North East

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for South Tyneside and other parts of the country as strong winds are expected to hit the borough on Wednesday → Read More

South Tyneside 'elite' food hygiene: Pubs and bars who have received three consecutive 5-star ratings

We’re taking a look at the South Tyneside pubs and bars which have been awarded an ‘elite’ food hygiene score, meaning they have been rated five-stars by the food standards agency, three times in a row. → Read More

Latest food hygiene ratings for South Shields and Jarrow businesses released

A number of South Tyneside businesses including restaurants and takeaways have recently been awarded new food hygiene ratings. → Read More

Commonwealth gold medalist Ellish McColgan announced as honorary starter for 2022 Great North Run

A Commonwealth gold medallist has been announced as the official honour starter of the 2022 Great North Run. → Read More

Latest food hygiene ratings for South Shields, Hebburn and Boldon businesses released

A number of South Tyneside businesses have recently been awarded new food hygiene ratings, including a one-star rating for a takeaway. → Read More