We have worked too hard to fall at the final hurdle
It has been fantastic to see our cities, towns, coast and countryside buzzing with activity in...
Ribbon cutting ceremony marks completion of promenade improvements
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been held to officially declare the second stage of Whitley Bay’s...
Budding artist helps to take charge of battery recycling campaign
A creative youngster has seen her artwork displayed on the side of an 18-tonne lorry after...
Extra testing and vaccination services remain in place
Extra testing and vaccination services will remain in place in North Tyneside this week as the...
Your Accessibility Guide to North Tyneside is now live!
North Tyneside Council has worked with AccessAble to create...
Plans revealed to enhance public transport routes and expand cycling network
North Tyneside Council is seeking views on plans for around 14km of new cycling routes across...
Enhanced testing and additional vaccinations in place in North Tyneside as infection rate falls
Mobile test units will be in place in North Tyneside until next week and extra vaccination...
Mouth of the Tyne Festival postponed to 2022
North Tyneside Council has taken the very hard decision to postpone this summer’s Mouth of the...
Free meals and activities for children in North Tyneside
Thousands of children are set to benefit from a programme of free activities and meals in North...
LA7 statement - May Bank Holiday - Carry on being cautious to limit virus spread
While it has since been clarified that there are no formal restrictions on travel anywhere in our region, we should all continue to proceed with caution to protect our communities, wherever we live.
Fountains spring up in North Tyneside
The war against plastics has been stepped up in North Tyneside with seven water fountains...
Door-to-door testing to begin in parts of North Tyneside
Door-to-door COVID-19 PCR testing is to take place in targeted areas of North Tyneside from...
'I am pleased we have been able to clear up that confusion' - statement from our Elected Mayor
Norma Redfearn, Elected Mayor of North Tyneside, CBE, said: “After a day of confusion the...
Confirmed - no travel restrictions for North Tyneside
A meeting took place today between government representatives and other affected local...
Statement from the Elected Mayor of North Tyneside
Norma Redfearn, Elected Mayor of North Tyneside, CBE, said: “Throughout this pandemic we know...
Statement - Travel in and out of North Tyneside
Wendy Burke, Director of Public Health for North Tyneside, said: “Last Wednesday it was...
Mobile vaccination services and testing up and running this week in North Tyneside
Additional vaccination services in North Tyneside are being provided following a rise in case...
Public urged to get their COVID-19 vaccine to defend against the variant first identified in India
Additional vaccination services in North Tyneside are being provided following a rise in case...
All your questions answered on COVID-19 testing in North Tyneside
Everyone who lives, works or learns in North Tyneside is being encouraged to get tested...
Surge testing and vaccination drive to launch in North Tyneside
Surge testing and additional vaccinations are launching in North Tyneside, following a rise in...
Surge testing and vaccination announced for North Tyneside
Following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases and detection of a variant first identified in India, surge testing and the offer of vaccinations will get underway in North Tyneside shortly, as announced by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
North Shields secures funding for cultural programme
North Tyneside Council has been awarded a grant of nearly £73,000 from Historic England as part...
Director of Public Health issues stark warning as COVID-19 cases rise
With a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, North Tyneside Director of Public Health is calling on residents to follow the rules and take care.
North Tyneside Creativity and Wellbeing Week 2021
Art exhibitions, storytelling, and theatre are just some of the activities that can be enjoyed...
Blue Flag status once again for North Tyneside beaches
North Tyneside beaches will keep the Blue Flag flying after being ranked among the best in the...
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