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North Tyneside one of the fastest-growing coastal communities in Britain, report says

North Tyneside has been named as one of the fastest-growing coastal communities in Great Britain in a report released this week.

Memorial to lost fishermen to be unveiled at 'Fiddler's Green Day'

A memorial to lost fishermen in North Shields is to be unveiled at an event on Sunday 24...

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Take a walk through North Tyneside's history

Some of North Tyneside’s most picturesque and historically fascinating sights will be open to...

Business Forum Chair

New Chairman appointed to North Tyneside Business Forum

North Shields businessman David Bavaird has been appointed Chairman of North Tyneside Business Forum after four years on the organisation’s management committee.

Rubbish found in the lane between Elsdon Terrace and Beadnell Avenue, North Shields.

White van man fined £2,000 after fly-tipping offences in North Tyneside

A WHITE van man has been fined more than £2,000 after a vehicle he owned was linked to a fly-...

Cobalt pedestrian and cyclist improvement scheme complete

A £650,000 scheme to improve facilities for pedestrians and cyclists around Cobalt Park has been...

North Tyneside's students celebrate GCSE results

Despite major changes to the GCSE exam system, students in North Tyneside are seeing their...

Pooches get ready to strut their stuff at this year’s Wallsend Park dog show

A ‘MUTTLEY’ crew of dogs will have the chance to strut their stuff when a popular dog show...

Press release: An abstract view of the Council crest

Places available for adult learning courses

Star bakers, amateur snappers and keen adult learners are being invited to sign up for new...

Free swim Fridays on the way

North Tyneside Council has announced that all of its pools will offer free swimming to all over-...

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Explore hidden gems during Heritage Open Days

Visitors to North Tyneside can learn about the borough’s rich and diverse history when Heritage...

Best ever results for A-Levels in North Tyneside

North Tyneside’s youngest and brightest are preparing for the next stage of their life after achieving the borough’s best ever A-Level results.

Last chance for summer Contours offer

Time is running out for residents to take advantage of North Tyneside Council’s latest sizzling...

Free LEGO workshops as Summer Festival continues

Tynemouth Station will host free LEGO workshops next week as part of the borough’s Summer...

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Council crackdown targets dog fouling and street drinking

North Tyneside Council wants to use new Public Space Protection Orders to clampdown on...

Thousands hop on board North Tyneside's new land train

Around 2,000 passengers have hopped on board North Tyneside’s new land train in its first two...

Free open day to make a splash

It’s all going swimmingly at Tynemouth Pool as the centre prepares to host a free open day for...

St Mary's Lighthouse funding bid lodged

Detailed plans to revamp St Mary’s Lighthouse have been unveiled as the final funding bid is...

Work to start on North Shields fishermen memorial

Work is set to begin to create a lasting memorial to fishermen who have lost their lives at sea...

Innovative partnership brings career success to trainees

A group of jobseekers have secured work at a new hotel and restaurant thanks to a pioneering new...

Fly-tipper dumped mattress outside household waste recycling centre

North Tyneside Council has fined a fly-tipper who brazenly dumped a filthy mattress after being...

Ray says goodbye to Weight Worries

North Tyneside Council’s Weight Worries programme is getting ready to return this autumn, with a...

New hotel and restaurant opens in Whitley Bay

Today (Monday 31st July 2017) sees the official opening of a brand new Premier Inn hotel and...

Press release: An abstract view of the Council crest

Judging begins for council's annual gardening competition

Applications for one of North Tyneside’s premier gardening competitions have now closed.

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Local MP supports summer reading campaign

North Tyneside MP Mary Glindon is supporting a campaign run by charity The Reading Agency to...

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