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Newcastle Airport has been crowned Airport of the Year at the prestigious Aviation Industry Awards UK.

Newcastle Airport prepares for its busiest winter on record

The fake squishy toys could be dangerous.

South Tyneside Council seizes over 1,500 counterfeit squishy toys

Nursery manager Maxine Fisher, Michelle Trainer, deputy nursery manager and child care manager, Liz McHugh, chair trustees, and Nancy Maxwell, trustee and secretary.

'We feel betrayed' - Hebburn community centre chiefs demand inquiry

South Shields MP slams plans to demolish and redevelop Brinkburn CIO

Some of the damage caused to fire appliances

Fire chief slams Bonfire Night attacks on firefighters

South Shields held its annual Remembrance parade on Sunday, November 10.

Road closures set to be in place on Remembrance Sunday

South Shields shoplifter banned from every Sainsbury's in England

West Park Community Group's Suzanne Oliver and Alison Docherty, with Jarrow Bowling Club members with the new defibrillator.

Hebburn Forum funds £1,211 work to improve access to defibrillator

The Word car park, on River Drive, in South Shields is set to be closed for three months.

South Shields town centre car park set for a three-month long closure

Fellgate Primary School pupils celebrated winning the Becta ICT Award in 2010. We would love to hear from you if you were in the picture.

A focus on Fellgate Primary with 11 views from the school's past

Pattinson Estate Agents, Jarrow

Charmingly sophisticated Hebburn home comes at a great price

A group of South Tyneside youngsters have been praised for their work in bringing the Hebburn Cemetery Remembrance display to life.

Youngsters take a lead role in creating a Hebburn Remembrance display

Crime

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man appears in court over allegations he threatened a shopkeeper

Prolific thief stole dog grooming items during a 10-day crime spree

Bradley Lowery was a regular mascot at Sunderland AFC games.

Arrest made after alleged incident involving photo of Bradley Lowery

Watch an armed robber dressed as The Joker cause terror in Morrisons

Richard Hall

Public transport menace jailed after repeated defecation in vehicles

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Care worker given road ban after being caught drink-driving

Sport

Dan Burn of Newcastle United scores his team’s first goal past Bernd Leno of Fulham which is later disallowed during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Fulham and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on November 07, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Premier League issue NUFC statement following Fulham controversy
Newcastle United are in Premier League action at Fulham.
Dominic Scurr

A detailed view of the Fulham badge on the corner flag before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Fulham and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on November 07, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

NUFCleaked 20-man squad v Fulham - £110m tio miss out

Barcelona’s Anthony Gordon kisses the badge (Joan Monfort/PA)

Barca boss makes 'totally different' NUFC claim after Gordon talks

Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes.

‘Step up’ - Harvey Barnes sends message to Newcastle teammates

Sunderland fans report children lifted to safety amid crowd congestion.

Sunderland fans report children lifted to safety amid crowd congestion

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's Congolese striker #09 Yoane Wissa is told to leave the pitch by English referee Stuart Attwell during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on August 23, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Yoane Wissa issues rallying NUFC call after taking on new role
Yoane Wissa is part of Newcastle United’s five-man Player Leadership Group.
Jordan Cronin

Newcastle United's Congolese striker #09 Yoane Wissa reacts after missing during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Hull City at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on September 19, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC £121m trio message after striker ruled out for three matches

Matias Fernandez-Pardo of Newcastle United looks on from the bench during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park on September 05, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Matias Fernandez-Pardo withdraws from Belgium before NUFC clash

Matthias Jaissle, Manager of Newcastle United, looks on before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Crystal Palace FC and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on October 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Dan Burn publicly backs Matthias Jaissle amid ‘mole in camp’ claims

Aidan Harris of Newcastle United U21 acknowledges the fans following the Bristol Street Motors Trophy match between Bradford City and Newcastle United U21 at University of Bradford Stadium, Valley Parade on September 03, 2024 in Bradford, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Exclusive I left NUFC to get games - now I'm ready for more as loan call looms

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Tuchel got it right: Cole Palmer shouldn't be in the England squad

The Saliba conundrum: Whether Arsenal should play their returning star

What's gone wrong with Newcastle - and who should take the blame

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Everton & Chelsea stars storm Top 10

Sunderland AFC

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

RLB on his conversation with KLD ahead of Chelsea clash
Sunderland are back in Premier League action on Sunday when Chelsea visit the Stadium of Light
Phil Smith

Regis Le Bris

Régis Le Bris defends Sunderland players and issues message to fans

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris during a press conference at Academy of Light, Sunderland.

RLB delivers verdict on Europa League defeat and mounting pressure

Régis Le Bris confirms surprise Europa League squad change as Chemsdine Talbi replaces injured Habib Diarra

Régis Le Bris reveals Europa League change as Talbi replaces Diarra

Brian Brobbey and Florent Ghisolfi explain Sunderland contract decision amid Bayern Munich and Manchester United transfer links

Brian Brobbey explains Sunderland contract decision amid Man Utd links

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WeBuyBricks, home of the UK's first LEGO sorting machine.

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TGI Fridays filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators.

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Most of the parks are right by a beach

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Retro

Eight thousand South Tyneside had bigger issues on their mind on November 5 in 1991.
A fractured water main at the junction of Roman Road and Hylton Road in Jarrow left houses without water while 5 schools in Jarrow, and 2 in Hebburn had to close.

Here is the South Tyneside news from Bonfire Night 35 years ago
A packed Bonfire Night edition in 1991
Chris Cordner

Magician The Great Zerada once hypnotised Whiteleas pensioner Norma Brown at the club in 1965 - and convinced her she was drunk on one glass of water.

9 facts you might not know about South Shields nightclub La Strada

Three of the people who helped to break the sparkler world record on South Shields seafront in 1986.

The Bonfire Night when South Shields bid for a world record

One small part of the massive crowd which amassed in Jarrow to welcome the marchers home 90 years ago.

A heroes welcome for the Jarrow marchers who arrived home to cheers.

Protest marchers on the Jarrow Crusade, who walked to London to demand the right to work. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

300 miles later - the Jarrow Marchers are dealt a triple blow

Homes & Gardens

Browns Estate Agents, South Shields

Balcony overlooks the river in this stylish South Shields property
‘Standout feature of the room is the balcony overlooking the docks and the River Tyne’
Chris Cordner

Northwood, Sunderland

South Shields duplex apartment has ferry landing and River Tyne views

Browns Estate Agents, South Shields

'Peaceful' South Shields apartment has river views

A CGI of the new homes

Homes near completion on site of former landmark pub

Browns Estate Agents, South Shields

South Shields house comes with views of the sea from every window

Food & Drink

The Crown & Anchor, in Jarrow.

‘Traditional’ Jarrow pub goes up for sale for £155,000
A popular Jarrow pub has been placed on the property market.
Ryan Smith

Haunted pubs in Sunderland and South Tyneside

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The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

What's On

The event will be held at the Ocean Road Community Centre, on Ocean Road, in South Shields.

Youngsters invited to a free boxing workshop with national champions

Rigoletto at Newcastle Theatre Royal.

Rigoletto review - Newcastle Theatre Royal

Bradley Walsh hosted a game show with a twist on Channel 4 this week, The Million Pound Shot (Picture: Channel 4/Gary Moyes)

All bets are off in Bradley Walsh's game show with a twist

Ignition at The Venue, on Stanhope Street, has a 4.1* rating from 35 Google reviews.

Four more up and coming artists are set to take to the stage

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

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Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

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The e.l.f Soft Glam makeup products I’m tempted to add to my basket

People

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister hails the 'vital' role that local journalism plays
Local journalism has been branded “as part of the national infrastructure’ by the Prime Minister.
The Newsdesk

Fireworks light up the sky at 2026 display

An artificial pitch will allow football to be played year-round.

School's new pitch could bring year-round football

Opinion

Council teams repaired more than 8,200 potholes last year.

South Tyneside council's road repair plans after 3,522 pothole reports

Councillor Karen Pittuck, Lead Member for Highways, Neighbourhoods and Community Safety at South Tyneside Council, outlines her plans to tackle the scourge of p...

By The Newsroom

Chancellor John Healey delivering his Budget in the Commons yesterday. Photo by House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Emma Lewell MP: More action is needed so that this budget makes a real and posit...

Cllr Alex Barr arriving at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, October 21.

Why Primrose councillor Alex Barr's conviction can't be ignored

Kate Osborne MP: Budget gives people immediate breathing space - this should not be underrated

Kate Osborne MP

Taking part in Halloween festivities like trick-or-treating and parties with friends can be an exciting, but also can involve risks.

Childline: Halloween festivities are a fun time for children - but be aware of t...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, alongside MP Kate Osborne, meeting Paul Benstead, whose great-grandfather Charles took part in the Jarrow march.

Kate Osborne MP: Jarrow marchers believed they deserved a better future - I am d...

Ofcom found that more than half of children who game online played sometimes with people they have never met. Photo posed by model

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Business

Business boss Tara Mackings who wants real change to recognise the contributions made by disabled people.

Business boss with disability has called for meeting with Andy Burnham

Partners of the scheme in the courtyard garden at Griffin Court.

£31m South Tyneside care home completed

The new South Tyneside College campus is part of Castle’s business portfolio.

Castle gains access to £5bn contracts cash pot

Paul Wheeler, Technical Manager at METEC Group (left) and Simon Cross, Operations Manager at METEC UK.

Engineering firm secures major contracts worth more than £3.6million

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