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Operation Coastwatch in full swing as warmer weather arrives

Police are reminding sun seekers to respect their communities and coastline as Operation...

Blue Flag awards for North Tyneside beaches - and it's 30 years running for Longsands

North Tyneside has proudly held Blue Flag status for 30 consecutive years, as confirmed by the...

Active travel improvements at the coast: an update

Work on the first phase of the Seafront Sustainable Travel Route is nearing completion. 

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The staff of Helix Arts in North Tyneside Business Centre

New home for leading arts charity Helix Arts as it moves into North Shields Cultural Quarter

North East arts charity Helix Arts has moved into a new home in the heart of North Shields...

The launch of the C-Aware programme on North Shields Fish Quay

Cancer awareness scheme gets North Shields fishing community on board

Cancer awareness is catching on with the fishing community in North Shields thanks to a...

Lisa Davidson from North East Screen on stage at the Exchange with an audience seated in front

Focus on new careers at Get Into TV event in North Shields Cultural Quarter

Job opportunities in the North East film and TV sectors were brought into focus at a free...

North Shields Transport Hub in the sunshine with buses outside

North Shields Transport Hub in the running for six construction industry awards

North Shields Transport Hub has been shortlisted for four prestigious industry awards for its...

A mug of coffee and a page of creative writing text handwritten

‘Wonderful opportunities’ for creative writing in North Shields Cultural Quarter

The first in a series of creative writing courses funded by North Shields Cultural Quarter has...

Bernii Mac performing live on stage with other musicians in the background

Mental Health in Music: Free event in North Shields Cultural Quarter to discuss highs and lows of life in the industry

A panel of world-class guest speakers from across the music business are sharing a stage in...

North Tyneside Council to lead regional Music Hub as Arts Council confirms £3.6m investment

North Tyneside Council has been appointed by Arts Council England as the lead partner for a...

Remembering former Councillor Muriel Green BEM

The Borough of North Tyneside is paying tribute to former Councillor Muriel Green who passed away on Monday 8 April 2024.

Three permanent roles in SEND for North Tyneside Council

As part of our ambitions for SEND Services in North Tyneside, we’re pleased to announce three new positions in our Management Team.

A royal thank-you to inspirational Youth Justice Worker

An inspirational Youth Justice Worker in North Tyneside has been awarded two Butler Trust Awards by The Princess Royal.

North Tyneside’s Business Factory is helping residents to find their entrepreneurial spark

North Tyneside Council’s business support programme, The Business Factory, is inviting residents to start their business journey at an inspirational event.  

'I want people to feel as happy and safe as we do': Living with Aurora Affordable Homes

As Aurora Affordable Homes celebrates the acquisition of its 100th home, a young couple has...

‘For the first time in years I have hope’

An innovative project by North Tyneside Council and the NHS to help address health inequality in...

Operation Coastwatch: Summer operation to tackle anti-social behaviour returns

A summer initiative which has seen antisocial behaviour fall to a 10-year low along the North...

Improving the private housing sector in North Tyneside

Ensuring the quality of North Tyneside’s private housing sector is at the forefront of a new...

North Tyneside’s SmileyWorld® Art Trail Comes to an End

There are now less than two weeks to explore a popular outdoor art trail.

The SmileyWorld...

Tynemouth Library

Preparations underway for start of Tynemouth Library redevelopment

Preparations are underway for work to start on the redevelopment of Tynemouth Library.

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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...

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