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Cedarwood Trust launch pop-up food shop in Battle Hill

Residents in Battle Hill in North Tyneside have access to a new, affordable mobile food shop thanks to Cedarwood Trust and North Tyneside Council.

SmileyWorld® art trail set to launch in North Tyneside

North Tyneside will welcome the premiere of a new outdoor art trail this weekend.

The...

Ocean Colour Scene to play this year's Mouth of the Tyne Festival

Ocean Colour Scene are the second headline artist announced for this year’s Mouth of the Tyne...

North Tyneside prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

North Tyneside Council will host its annual Holocaust Memorial Day service on Friday 26 January...

Head and shoulders photo of Councillor Carole Burdis. She has blonde hair and a red jacket on

Remembering Councillor Carole Burdis

North Tyneside Councillor Carole Burdis has sadly passed away.

Councillor Burdis had been...

North Tyneside Disability Forum launches new social supermarket

Local charity North Tyneside Disability Forum has officially opened the doors to its new affordable café supermarket this week.

North Tyneside Shared Lives service praised by Care Quality Commission

“People were supported with warmth, compassion and dedication” – that’s the feedback from Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection of our Shared Lives service late last year.

Peter Rabbit™ Storytime Trail returns to North Tyneside

A Storytime trail about one of the world’s favourite children’s books returns to North Tyneside...

North East councils pilot national recruitment campaign

North East local authorities are at the forefront of a new campaign to encourage people to make a difference where they live with a career in local government.

Illicit tobacco shops shut down for second time as council continues crackdown

Two shops which were ordered to close after they were caught selling illegal tobacco products...

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Reducing your alcohol this January

Cutting cancer risk, losing weight, more energy and a healthier relationship with alcohol. They’...

Home for Christmas: Residents celebrate the opening of new independent living flats in North Tyneside

Sixteen new apartments which allow adults with social care and health needs to live...

Drivers warned not to put lives at risk after badly parked cars delay fire engine

Firefighters have advised members of the public they could be putting lives at risk by parking...

Bradley Creswick playing violin

World-class gigs at the coast all winter as Mouth of the Tyne Festival Collective continues

Classical music in the Fish Quay’s oldest building, a professional wrestling show in the...

500 children in five years - Adopt North East celebrates its fifth birthday

Since launching five years ago, Adopt North East has found loving families for nearly 500 children needing a forever home.

Free weekend parking brings Christmas cheer for shoppers

Christmas shoppers and businesses are once again set to benefit from free weekend parking in...

Author Cath Howe with year 6 children from Holystone Primary School at Killingworth Library

2,000 primary school children across North Tyneside enjoy Northern Children's Book Festival 2023

A festival dedicated to inspiring children to read for pleasure has come to a close after more than 15 events over the course of two weeks.

North Shields Christmas Market Returns

Thousands of shoppers are expected to turn out to one of the region’s most popular Christmas...

Whitley Bay Community orchard after planting

'Everyone can use the space' - create your own community orchard

More communities in North Tyneside could soon have their own orchards, thanks to new funding...

A shoal of fish sculpture on the ceiling of the Transport Hub

Maritime Artwork Landing At North Shields Transport Hub

Three artworks inspired by North Shields’ maritime heritage are being installed at the town’s...

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North Tyneside Council starts budget engagement

North Tyneside Council’s Cabinet approved its...

The Old Low Light Heritage Centre

More Than Just A Warm Welcome At Old Low Light Heritage Centre

A North Tyneside Warm Welcome venue is giving people a chance to explore North Shields’ historic...

Rick Astley to headline Mouth of the Tyne Festival

Pop legend Rick Astley is the first headline artist to be announced for next year’s Mouth of the...

Skye and Amy outside Harbour House

Harbour House: Creative Future for North Shields Indoor Market

A former indoor market in North Shields town centre is being transformed into a creative hub...

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