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Coast Road safety barrier replacements to begin

Overnight works to replace some of the safety barriers along the A1058 Coast Road in North...

Whitley Lodge pupils are on the path to Paris

Olympic fever has taken hold at a Whitley Lodge First School with a dedicated week of activities putting pupils on the path to the Paris Olympics.

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North Shields 800: Everyone together for a year of celebration in 2025

The vibrant community of North Shields is coming together to host a year of celebrations for the...

D-Day 80: Ken's wartime memories

As the threat of war in Europe loomed by the late 1930s, the Anderson Committee published a...

Nik Hanlon and Anthony Lo-Giudice on North Shields Fish Quay.

Ghosts of England: North Shields’ working Fish Quay to host two-week dance and music project

Fishermen unloading their catch will share North Shields Fish Quay with contemporary dancers and...

D-Day 80: Memories of a WW2 Miner

With the 80th Anniversary of D Day approaching, North Tyneside Council’s Armed Forces Officer,...

Repair work to get underway at Segedunum

Work is set to get underway to repair Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum this week.

Recently...

D-Day 80th anniversary in North Tyneside

People across North Tyneside are set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings,...

Community organisations encouraged to apply for a share of £140,000 funding in Weetslade, Camperdown and Longbenton

VCSE organisations can bid for grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 to support initiatives.

£400,000 funding for work to community premises in the North West announced.

Funding for the refurbishment, upgrade, or extension of community organisation premises in Longbenton, Camperdown and Weetslade is now available to apply for.

Meet the giant fish sculpture helping to turn the tide on plastic pollution

North Tyneside Council is hoping its latest recycling mascot will help to turn the tide on...

A room full of people at the Get Into Music event seated on chairs with two people speaking at the front

Get Into Music Industries: Sell-out event in North Shields Cultural Quarter

More than 25 people rocked up to a free event in North Shields Cultural Quarter to find out more...

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Alcohol-related harm costs North Tyneside £100m

Alcohol-related harm is costing North Tyneside £99.3 million every year, new research by the...

Flurry of nominations for Council's housing teams

A number of esteemed awards could be on their way to North Tyneside as the Council secures...

Operation Coastwatch in full swing as warmer weather arrives

Police are reminding sun seekers to respect their communities and coastline as Operation...

Blue Flag awards for North Tyneside beaches - and it's 30 years running for Longsands

North Tyneside has proudly held Blue Flag status for 30 consecutive years, as confirmed by the...

Active travel improvements at the coast: an update

Work on the first phase of the Seafront Sustainable Travel Route is nearing completion. 

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The staff of Helix Arts in North Tyneside Business Centre

New home for leading arts charity Helix Arts as it moves into North Shields Cultural Quarter

North East arts charity Helix Arts has moved into a new home in the heart of North Shields...

The launch of the C-Aware programme on North Shields Fish Quay

Cancer awareness scheme gets North Shields fishing community on board

Cancer awareness is catching on with the fishing community in North Shields thanks to a...

Lisa Davidson from North East Screen on stage at the Exchange with an audience seated in front

Focus on new careers at Get Into TV event in North Shields Cultural Quarter

Job opportunities in the North East film and TV sectors were brought into focus at a free...

North Shields Transport Hub in the sunshine with buses outside

North Shields Transport Hub in the running for six construction industry awards

North Shields Transport Hub has been shortlisted for four prestigious industry awards for its...

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‘Wonderful opportunities’ for creative writing in North Shields Cultural Quarter

The first in a series of creative writing courses funded by North Shields Cultural Quarter has...

Bernii Mac performing live on stage with other musicians in the background

Mental Health in Music: Free event in North Shields Cultural Quarter to discuss highs and lows of life in the industry

A panel of world-class guest speakers from across the music business are sharing a stage in...

North Tyneside Council to lead regional Music Hub as Arts Council confirms £3.6m investment

North Tyneside Council has been appointed by Arts Council England as the lead partner for a...

Remembering former Councillor Muriel Green BEM

The Borough of North Tyneside is paying tribute to former Councillor Muriel Green who passed away on Monday 8 April 2024.

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