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Mark Deacon of Proper Food and Drinks Festivals and Elected Mayor of North Tyneside, Dame Norma Redfearn DBE, pictured with the Assistant Manager of Hinnies restaurant.

Restaurant Week set to launch for second year in North Tyneside

The much-anticipated North Tyneside Restaurant Week is back for its second year, running from October 7 to October 13.

North Tyneside Council joins National call to save Council homes

North Tyneside Council is proud to stand with over 100 council landlords across England in a united call to secure the future of council housing.

St Mary's Lighthouse in scaffolding

St Mary's Island to re-open in October

St Mary’s Lighthouse will now re-open in mid-October instead of mid-September to allow for...

The three logos for the public to choose from for North Shields 800

Public given the chance to choose a logo for North Shields 800 celebrations

The people of North Shields are being asked to choose a logo design for the North Shields 800...

Working Well North Tyneside reaches milestone 10,000 visits

Working Well North Tyneside’s flagship hub has now reached an incredible milestone of 10,000 visits. 

Pensioners encouraged to check eligibility for Pension Credit

We have partnered with Age UK North Tyneside and Citizens Advice North Tyneside to offer free...

Businesses, charities, and students successfully turn excess fish into meals for local residents

A pilot scheme in North Tyneside has successfully united local businesses and charities to transform excess fish from the North Sea into meals for residents.

The Elected Mayor and the project team outside the front door of 11-12 Northumberland Square

Georgian revival complete as derelict townhouses in North Shields’ Northumberland Square transformed into six homes

A pair of derelict Grade II listed Georgian townhouses have been brought back from the brink and...

A band on stage at North Tyneside Together festival wearing colourful outfits

North Tyneside Together: Free multicultural festival returns to North Shields this summer

Free family festival North Tyneside Together returns this summer with a day of entertainment...

North East's leaders join forces to reassure public

The leaders of the region’s seven local authorities of Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North...

Summer film screenings in the park

A free week-long family film festival will be taking place in North Tyneside later this summer...

Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition - calling all sand sculptors and beach enthusiasts!

Hundreds of people are getting ready to show off their creativity and sandcastle building...

A lasting tribute to proud service

Military personnel past and present are set to be honoured as plans progress for a special new...

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Free advice service to cut energy bills

A new energy advice service to help cut costs on energy bills has been launched for the North...

School uniform grant opens in North Tyneside

Families are set to receive help with the cost of school uniforms as part of an initiative announced today.

North Tyneside Council

Celebrating achievements across the Borough

North Tyneside Council Cabinet is celebrating achievements across North Tyneside.

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Innovative solution to save precious memories for children in care in North Tyneside

A new digital solution will give young people in the care of North Tyneside Council the chance to store and access precious memories that might otherwise be lost or forgotten.

Families celebrate the first completed phase of the Sustainable Seafront Route

Residents, visitors and families were out in force on Thursday to help launch the first phase of...

New Shields Ferry landing secures the support of North East Mayor Kim McGuinness

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has today announced plans to build a new £14.6m landing for the...

Art project celebrates North Tyneside through the generations

A feel-good project has seen local schoolchildren help to give a splash of colour in some of...

Green flags flying in North Tyneside

North Tyneside’s parks and green spaces have once again been recognised among the finest in the...

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We Listen, We Care - North Tyneside residents invited to take part in the Big Community Conversation

North Tyneside Council is inviting its residents to take part in the Big Community Conversation...

Over £100,000 of Illegal Tobacco and Tablets Seized in Wallsend Raid

A huge cache of illegal tobacco and tablets has been seized by North Tyneside Council and...

Age UK North Tyneside with award.

Silver award for going green

In Net Zero Week, North Tyneside Council is delighted to recognise another local organisation...

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