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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...

Organisations receiving award

Gold awards for going green

Another two North Tyneside organisations have been rewarded for reducing their carbon footprint...

Christine March next to the shutters photo of her dancing in her youth

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...

Members of the Wallsend community, local businesses, nursery school children, ward members and Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency Councillor Sandra Graham on the new active travel route outside Segedunum.

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...

A group of children with shovels and spades and saplings in pots in a woodland with a lake behind

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...

Communities in North Tyneside invited to pause, reflect and remember

Residents, businesses and communities are invited to join aCovid Day of Reflection on Friday 7...

Memorial Post-Box unveiled at Preston Cemetery

A special post-box has been unveiled at Preston Cemetery, North Shields, offering a unique way...

North East England unites for major UK real estate conference

For the first time the North East Mayor and all seven local authorities will join forces at...

Work completed on the Coast Road

Work has now been completed, and the speed limit reinstated, on one of North Tyneside’s major...

World Book Day 2025: Hundreds of Free Books on offer for Children in North Tyneside

North Tyneside libraries are giving children free books in exchange for World Book Day tokens to...

A large number of people talking to eachother at an apprenticeship fair

Get Up and Go with our annual Apprenticeship Fair

Hundreds of jobs and training opportunities will be featured at North Tyneside Council during...

Have your say on our services

It's now even easier to get involved with North Tyneside Council and share your views. 

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Caption: Staff, volunteers and contractors from Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

Community grant to the rescue for new roof and volunteer hub at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter in Longbenton has a brand new roof on its main admin building, as...

'Bring us your waste and recycling' - council's drive to prevent flytipping

North Tyneside Council is taking action to prevent flytipping with a special two-day initiative...

Adopt North East wins national award for excellence

Adopt North East, the region’s largest adoption agency, has been awarded a prestigious ‘Quality Mark for Excellence’ for its adoption services. 

E-waste recycling trial to become permanent in North Tyneside

A trial to reduce the environmental impact of old electrical items will be made permanent after...

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