£990,000 inclusion funding transforms support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
A significant invement is creaing safe, nurturing and inclusive spaces in mainstream schools.
North Shields 800 parade of boats: Spectacular midsummer highlight event on the River Tyne
A spectacular highlight event as part of the North Shields 800 celebrations will see the River...
North Shields 800 parade of boats: Spectacular midsummer highlight event on the River Tyne
A spectacular highlight event as part of the North Shields 800 celebrations will see the River...
Businesses investigated after selling vapes to underage testers
Four businesses in North Tyneside are under investigation after selling vapes to teenagers as...
Striking photo shines light on urgent appeal for adoptive families in the North East
A powerful new image released today shows 27 staff members standing together – each one representing a child or sibling group currently waiting to be adopted in the North East.
Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Karen Clark speaks on her priorities
Karen Clark was announced as the Elected Mayor of North Tyneside on 2 May 2025.
Karen is...
North Tyneside Council supports new contraception campaign to improve access and awareness
North Tyneside Council are supporting Northumbria Healthcare’s new campaign to encourage anyone over the age of 13 living in North Tyneside to look after their sexual health.
New Community Risk Register published
Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear will have access to plans to respond to...
Free advice service to save money as energy bills increase
With energy bills set to rise this week, Home Energy Advice North East is offering North...
Major project underway to install new bus shelters across North Tyneside
More modern and sustainable bus shelters are starting to be installed in North Tyneside,...
North East housing providers crack down on tenancy fraud
Councils and housing providers across the North East of England have joined forces to fight...
North Tyneside kids’ plea to adults to ‘stop chucking things away’
Pupils at a school in North Shields are urging grown ups to repair or reuse things instead of...
Increase in patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour as lighter nights begin
A multi-agency operation aiming to crack down on anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside is set...
Affordable homes in Killingworth taking shape
North Tyneside Council’s commitment to creating affordable housing is continuing, with work to...
Thousands of residents signed up to The Bread and Butter Thing hubs in North Tyneside
Almost 4,000 residents in North Tyneside are signed up as members to food clubs ran by charity The Bread and Butter Thing.
Tynemouth is selected as one of the best places to live in the UK in 2025
We are immensely proud that Tynemouth has once again been voted as one of...
Children’s Public Health Service awarded Baby Friendly accreditation
North Tyneside Council's Children’s Public Health Service has been reaccredited with the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative Gold Award.
Cullercoats Bathing Water Task Group holds first meeting ahead of further investigations
A dedicated task group has met for the first time to support the process of improving the...
Mary Ann Macham: Sculpture of escaped enslaved woman’s moment of freedom takes shape in North Shields
A sculpture of escaped enslaved woman Mary Ann Macham is taking shape at a studio in North...
North Tyneside Council expands wraparound childcare places for primary school children
North Tyneside Council is increasing the number of childcare places for primary school aged...
Affordable homes popping up all over North Tyneside
Affordable homes are popping up all over North Tyneside as three schemes begin to take shape....
Multi-million-pound sports hub opens in Wallsend
A state-of-the-art sports hub has officially opened in Wallsend, bringing top-tier facilities to...
Council secures over £4m to help residents warm their homes
Residents in North Tyneside are set to reap the benefits after the Council secured over £4m to...
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