Major project underway to install new bus shelters across North Tyneside
More modern and sustainable bus shelters are starting to be installed in North Tyneside,...
North East housing providers crack down on tenancy fraud
Councils and housing providers across the North East of England have joined forces to fight...
North Tyneside kids’ plea to adults to ‘stop chucking things away’
Pupils at a school in North Shields are urging grown ups to repair or reuse things instead of...
Increase in patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour as lighter nights begin
A multi-agency operation aiming to crack down on anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside is set...
Affordable homes in Killingworth taking shape
North Tyneside Council’s commitment to creating affordable housing is continuing, with work to...
Thousands of residents signed up to The Bread and Butter Thing hubs in North Tyneside
Almost 4,000 residents in North Tyneside are signed up as members to food clubs ran by charity The Bread and Butter Thing.
Tynemouth is selected as one of the best places to live in the UK in 2025
We are immensely proud that Tynemouth has once again been voted as one of...
Children’s Public Health Service awarded Baby Friendly accreditation
North Tyneside Council's Children’s Public Health Service has been reaccredited with the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative Gold Award.
Cullercoats Bathing Water Task Group holds first meeting ahead of further investigations
A dedicated task group has met for the first time to support the process of improving the...
Mary Ann Macham: Sculpture of escaped enslaved woman’s moment of freedom takes shape in North Shields
A sculpture of escaped enslaved woman Mary Ann Macham is taking shape at a studio in North...
North Tyneside Council expands wraparound childcare places for primary school children
North Tyneside Council is increasing the number of childcare places for primary school aged...
Affordable homes popping up all over North Tyneside
Affordable homes are popping up all over North Tyneside as three schemes begin to take shape....
Multi-million-pound sports hub opens in Wallsend
A state-of-the-art sports hub has officially opened in Wallsend, bringing top-tier facilities to...
Council secures over £4m to help residents warm their homes
Residents in North Tyneside are set to reap the benefits after the Council secured over £4m to...
Rise in number of 16–17-year-olds in employment, education or training in North Tyneside
Numbers of young people staying in education, employment and education in North Tyneside is higher than regional and national levels*.
North Tyneside Council Launches New Five-Year Waste Strategy
North Tyneside Council has unveiled a new plan to reduce waste, boost recycling, and create a...
Gold awards for going green
Another two North Tyneside organisations have been rewarded for reducing their carbon footprint...
Family of dancers tap into decades of memories as Wallsend shop shutters bring the town’s past to life
From shipbuilding to cinemas, from trams to gramophones, ballroom dancing to the Queen’s...
Wallsend walkers and wheelers enjoy new active travel route
A new active travel route has opened in Wallsend, making it safer and easier for pedestrians and...
Police and Council Take Firm Action Following Youth Disorder in North Shields
A group of youths suspected of vandalising North Shields town centre, causing thousands of...
New Public Defibrillators Installed in North Tyneside
Public access defibrillators have been installed at two new locations in North Tyneside.
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Local Plan timetable approved
A timetable and project plan for a new Local Plan have been approved by North Tyneside Council’s...
School children lend a hand planting hundreds of trees at Killingworth Lakeside Park
Pupils from schools in Killingworth have been helping plant a new mix of tree species to boost...
Waste Disposal Initiative Collects Over 12 Tonnes of Rubbish
A two-day waste disposal initiative has proven to be a resounding success, collecting over 12...
Council Teams Spring into Action for North Shields Cleanup
Dozens of staff from North Tyneside Council have sprung into action to give a North Shields...
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