
Working together to make smoking history
Councils across the North East have joined forces with the NHS to help lower levels of smoking and reduce its impact on the health of the population.
Remembrance services in North Tyneside
North Tyneside will once again pay its respects to those who lost their lives in war with a...

Fireworks set to light up the skies
The annual North Tyneside Fireworks Display takes place this Sunday (November 6) on the Links,...

'A conviction to make a difference to your pupils' – North Tyneside secondary school scoops award from Oxford University and the Department for Education
Norham High School in North Tyneside is celebrating after their English department was...

Plans taking shape for Seafront Sustainable Route
Plans are moving ahead to deliver ambitious walking and cycling improvements for North Tyneside’...

Council team nominated for national award
North Tyneside Council’s Building Control team is in the running for a national award after its...
North Tyneside Council offers a warm welcome
North Tyneside libraries are set to open their doors as part of a network of almost a hundred...
“There’s so much to be proud of” – North Tyneside celebrates Adult Social Care Practice Week
Adult social care employees at North Tyneside Council have taken part in a week of celebration, training, and development to mark Adult Social Care Practice Week.

The Three Harriets - Signifyin(G) Sisters, with author Danielle Ramsay
Bestselling crime fiction author Danielle Ramsay will give a talk on 19th century African...

North Tyneside shipbuilder honoured with a blue plaque on Trafalgar Day
A naval architect who blazed a trail for women in the shipbuilding industry has been honoured...

Local businesses are invited to a free seminar hosted by North Tyneside's Climate Emergency Board
Local businesses are invited to a free seminar hosted by the North Tyneside Climate...

Darker Nights campaign to keep North Tyneside safe this winter
We’ve teamed up with Northumbria Police and the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to help...

Getting more people on their bikes
North Tyneside Council is proposing to raise its target for getting more people to cycle in the borough.

Richardson Dees Park named a ‘local favourite’ in national award scheme
Wallsend's Richardson Dees Park has been voted as one only two North East 'Local Favourites’ in...
Celebrating the achievements of North Tynesides adult learners
North Tyneside’s adult learners and the tutors who support them were celebrated at an awards evening last week.

Businesses invited to have their say
North Tyneside Council is seeking local business’ views to help ensure the borough continues to be a great place for investment and growth.
Trafalgar Day celebrations – a toast to Lord Admiral Collingwood
Residents are invited to join North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor and Chair in making a toast to Lord...

Adopt North East embraces identity this National Adoption Week
Regional adoption agency, Adopt North East, is seeking new adopters who value one of...

Launch of 'Childhood' - A short film to raise awareness of the need for foster carers
In a ground-breaking national collaboration, 56 Local Authorities across England have worked together to share ideas and jointly fund the creation of a short film to raise awareness of fostering, simply called ‘Childhood’.

Generous volunteers create fidget mats to help those living with dementia
Community volunteers have created and donated hand-made fidget mats to residents living with...
Whitley Bay prom revamp complete
Whitley Bay’s northern promenade has been given a makeover, creating a safer, more accessible...
Whitley Bay schools awarded Green Flag by Young Mayor
Young people from North Tyneside schools; Rockcliffe First School, Appletree Gardens First...
North Sea Weekender starts tomorrow
A festival of watersports, music and more returns to North Tyneside from tomorrow with a pop-up...

Believe in yourself – North Tyneside smokers encouraged to quit this Stoptober
Thousands of North East smokers will be giving it a go this week for the start of Stoptober.
Council and Police team up for ASB crackdown
A group of teenagers who engaged in ‘serious antisocial behaviour’ and car crime have received...
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