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North Tyneside school students get chance to see local job opportunities

One of the UK’s largest business parks, Cobalt Park in North Tyneside, has welcomed almost 100 school students to help support them into employmen

VIPs and Thomas Brown family at the new square

North Shields Town Square named in honour of boy WWII hero Thomas Brown

The name of North Shields’ new Town Square has been revealed at a special unveiling ceremony....

Funding inspiration: How North Shields Cultural Quarter bursary grants are helping local artists

Artists and creative businesses in North Tyneside are using bursary grants from...

Creative ideas brought to life by North Shields Cultural Quarter Projects and Events Fund

A range of exciting events have been taking place thanks to...

North Tyneside elects a new Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament

Young people in North Tyneside have elected a new Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament.

Help us reduce our carbon footprint

We'd like your input on what more we can do, as we progress towards our carbon net-zero 2030...

Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Dame Norma Redfearn DBE with Karbon Homes and Adderstone

Unicorn House: Spring construction start for new North Shields town centre affordable homes

Work is set to get underway on the development of 28 new affordable homes in North Shields town...

Hotel achieves Gold award for carbon reduction

The Village Hotel is the latest winner of North Tyneside Council’s Carbon Reduction Gold Award...

The tour in progress in Northumberland Square

Northumberland Square heritage tours celebrate jewel in North Shields’ crown

Tours of North Shields’ historic Northumberland Square have marked the end of the town’s four-...

Teaming up to boost opportunities for young people

Young people in North Tyneside are set to benefit from new opportunities in sport, education,...

Image of George Stephenson courtesy of Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums.

Geordie Lamp sculpture: Resurfacing George Stephenson’s lifesaving invention

A sculpture of George Stephenson’s lifesaving Geordie Lamp is to be unveiled close to Dial...

Whitley Bay Big Local launches new social supermarket

Local resident-led charity, Whitley Bay Big Local has officially launched a new affordable food club.

School’s green flag winning streak continues

Children at a Whitley Bay school have won a sixth consecutive Eco Green Flag for their...

Find the Roaming Romans in Wallsend

An interactive Roman-themed trail around Wallsend town centre has doubled in size!

Using...

Temporary speed limit on the A1058 Coast Road

Users of the A1058 Coast Road in North Tyneside are advised of overnight lane restrictions....

Striding ahead: Benton Dene Primary tops national active travel table

A primary school in North Tyneside is celebrating after topping a national league table for...

Hop along and meet Peter Rabbit

A much-loved children’s television and book character will be making a special appearance in...

Heather Small to play Mouth of the Tyne Festival

Heather Small, the voice of M People, is the fourth headline artist announced for this year’s...

World Book Day celebrations begin in North Tyneside

More than 1,000 books will be up for grabs as part of World Book Day celebrations in North...

New life for former garages in Battle Hill

A set of old garages in Battle Hill have been turned into comfortable, affordable homes by North...

Artist's impression of Bedford Street improvements

Improvement works on the way for Bedford Street in North Shields

One of the busiest streets in North Shields town centre is about to be transformed by a major...

North Tyneside support service is helping local businesses to be business savvy

North Tyneside Council’s business support programme, The Business Factory, invites local businesses to its first Exposition.

Affordable food club launches in Willington Quay

Local charity St Paul’s Community Partnership has officially launched its new pop-up social supermarket.

Anthony Lo-Giudice and Brendan Murphy perform at the launch

Launch of North Shields Cultural Quarter: Creativity takes centre stage

Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate creativity and culture in North Tyneside, at the...

Get Up and Go with North Tyneside Council’s annual Apprenticeship Fair

Hundreds of jobs and training opportunities will be featured at North Tyneside Council during National Apprenticeship Week, 5 – 11 February.

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