North Shields shop shut after crackdown on illegal tobacco sales
Trading standards officers have seized illegal tobacco products during raids on a shop in North...
North Tyneside elects a new Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament
The young people of North Tyneside have spoken, and the results of the Young Mayor and...
Hundreds flock to North Tynesides most successful apprenticeship fair
More than 500 prospective apprentices headed to North Tyneside Council’s annual apprenticeship fair, marking its most successful event to date.
North Tyneside Council to become one of first local authority signatories of Disability Employment Charter
North Tyneside Council is set to be one of the first in the country to sign the Disability...
North Tyneside social work graduate wins university award
North Tyneside Council’s first ever Children’s social work apprentice John Mulroy has received an award from the University of Sunderland.
National award for council's Killingworth site
North Tyneside Council is celebrating after its renovation of a Grade II* listed building was...
Communities put down roots to ensure a greener future in north tyneside
North Tyneside communities have planted over 11,000 trees in the borough since 2021 as part of...
Praise for early years support in North Tyneside
Early years support in North Tyneside has been praised as an ‘exemplar of good practice’ following a peer review from the Local Government Association.
North Tyneside to get fully accessible ‘Changing Places’ facilities at two parks
‘Changing Places’ toilets which have more space and extra equipment are set to be installed in Rising Sun Country Park and Wallsend Parks.
Gabrielle to play Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2023
Gabrielle, one of the most successful soul singers of her generation, is the first artist to be...
North Tyneside Council backs regional alcohol campaign
North Tyneside Council is backing the Alcohol Causes Cancer campaign, launched today by regional alcohol programme, Balance North East.
Have your say on a new political map for North Tyneside Council
New boundaries are being proposed for council wards in North Tyneside Council.
The Local...
Recruitment open for North Tynesides outstanding Teacher Training programme
North Tyneside’s outstanding school-based initial teach training programme is looking for the next generation of primary school teachers.
Climate-conscious businesses back local campaign
Two businesses have thrown their weight behind North Tyneside Council’s Action on Climate Change...
Overdue library book returned after 56 years
The most overdue library book in North Tyneside has finally been returned after 56 years....
Reading extravaganza set to launch in Wallsend
A new reading initiative is aiming to get everyone in Wallsend on the same page.
Wallsend...
North Shields Square shortlisted for award
The first phase of ambitious restoration works to North Shields town centre has been shortlisted...
New team to improve support for adopted children in North East and North Cumbria
Families with adopted children will have access to earlier support thanks to a new team...
North Shields historic building given new lease of life
Local construction students have been given hands-on experience repairing a historic building in...
Prospective apprentices are invited to ‘Get up and Go’ to a week of dedicated events in North Tyneside
Hundreds of opportunities will be on display for prospective apprentices in North Tyneside this...
Charity tackling loneliness and isolation in North Tyneside thanks to grant funding
A charity in North Tyneside is helping older residents overcome loneliness and isolation by sitting down for a chat, a phone call, or even a cup of tea.
Business carbon reduction award scheme launches in North Tyneside
North Tyneside Council has launched its free Carbon Reduction Award Scheme to help local organisations make a positive difference by reducing their own carbon emissions and tackling climate change.
Former Children's Centres in North Tyneside to become Family Hubs
Children’s centres across North Tyneside are relaunching as Family Hubs this month in a move to encourage more families to access its services.
Blue Plaque unveiled at Tynemouth's 'forgotten' Kindertransport hostel
A blue plaque has been unveiled to mark the location of a ‘forgotten’ hostel for young Jewish...
£4.2bn devolution deal for the North East
People across the North East are being asked for their views following the announcement of a £4....
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