Education North Tyneside hosts first ever ‘Summer Book-nic’
6,000 pupils of all ages came together for a day of reading, storytelling, and community connection.
New exhibitions light the way for visitors at St Mary’s Lighthouse
Less than a year after a major restoration, St Mary's Lighthouse has unveiled new exhibitions...
Harvest from the Deep: A decade of North Shields fishing caught on camera for North Shields 800 exhibition
Photographs telling the story of North Shields’ fishing industry over the past decade are going...
New hub brings affordable food to the community
A new social supermarket has opened at the Riverside Family Hub in North Shields, offering affordable food to help local residents with rising costs.
Have your say on proposed changes to Council Tax Support
North Tyneside Council wants everyone living in North Tyneside to have a fairer and better...
Festival fun in Wallsend
The annual Wallsend Festival returns this weekend with a fun-packed programme.
The...
Ongoing vandalism at Castle Park playground damages popular play equipment
Castle Park Playground in Backworth is once again being targeted by vandals, putting popular...
Painting the town: Elevation Mural Festival transforms North Shields into an outdoor gallery
This summer, North Shields will burst into colour as the Elevation Mural Festival transforms the...
Your Borough, your voice – North Tyneside Cabinet launches consultation on new Council Plan.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
North Tyneside Council will start consulting on its...
Get Reading! North Tyneside Pupils Invited to Take on 2025 Challenge
Children across North Tyneside are being encouraged to step into a world of nature, stories, and...
Lower your health risk by cutting down on alcohol
North Tyneside Council is working with regional alcohol programme Balance to encourage people to...
North Tyneside’s supported internship programme extended for fourth year
We are proud to announce the continuation of our highly successful Supported Internship Work...
Wallsend Local History Week 2025
Wallsend Local History Week returns from Monday 30 June to Sunday 6 July 2025.
Brought...
Vandals damage newly planted trees at three North Tyneside locations
Newly planted trees have been deliberately snapped by vandals at three different locations...
North Tyneside marks Armed Forces Day 2025
Unfortunately the event on 21 June 2025 has been postponed due to the heat health alert...
‘Exceptional’ Coquet Park First School celebrates release of Ofsted report
A North Tyneside school where ‘pupils achieve high standards’ is celebrating its recent Ofsted inspection.
New Cabinet for North East Combined Authority
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has appointed a new cabinet for the North East Combined...
Major investment approved for Newcastle College Energy Academy expansion
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Cabinet have approved a £8.48m investment for the expansion...
Operation Coastwatch returns to keep our coast safe this summer
A long-running scheme tackling anti-social behaviour along the North Tyneside coast has returned...
Three North Tyneside nurseries recognised among regions best
Three exceptional nurseries in North Tyneside have been named among the Top 20 in the region by daynurseries.co.uk, a leading UK nursery review platform.
North Tyneside Council explores the potential for a new household waste and recycling centre
Wednesday 21 May 2025 - 09:04am
North Tyneside Council is progressing...
Historic England Funds Community Heritage Projects to Mark North Shields 800
Historic England has announced funding for two community-focused cultural projects as part of...
North Shields 800 Community Day takes over Linskill Centre with live music, talks and displays
North Shields 800 will take over the Linskill Centre on 28 June for a community day with talks,...
Youthforia Podcast: Young people get their voices broadcast with North Shields Cultural Quarter
North Tyneside high school students have designed, filmed and presented a series of podcasts...
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