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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

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

£31m South Tyneside care home completed

Mileage rates for council employees have been increased.

South Tyneside Council boosts mileage rates for staff

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

The Word, in South Shields.

Wednesday Heritage Club set to delve into Social History Gems

Representatives from sports clubs have called for South Tyneside Council to reconsider plans to demolish Brinkburn CIO.

Sports clubs hit out at plans to demolish Brinkburn CIO

Danger driver Alfie Ford, 19.

Breaking Jail for Jarrow teen who crashed into police van during 104mph chase

Rehearsals for Sleeping Beauty, the upcoming pantomime at The Customs House, are officially underway.

Rehearsals officially begin for a popular South Shields pantomime

Holland & Barrett.

Ceiling collapse saw South Tyneside thief return to criminal ways

Northwood, Sunderland

South Shields duplex apartment has ferry landing and River Tyne views

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

Rachel Craig plays Mina Harker in the Westovian Theatre Group's production of Dracula.

South Shields production of blood-sucking Gothic horror is a triumph

Crime

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

The minibus was stolen from outside Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS) on Beach Road.

Fundraiser launched for Age Concern after minibus is cruelly stolen

Sport

South Shields defender Dillon Morse (photo Kevin Wilson)

Dillon Morse happy to be back as South Shields prepare for Southport
Dillon Morse discusses his injury battle ahead of South Shields’ home game with National League North rivals Southport.
Mark Carruthers

Action from Hebburn Town's home defeat against Oxford City (credit Tyler Lopes)

Hebburn Town will 'have a good go' as Moore sets sights on Merthyr

Boldon CA celebrate after scoring in their win at Northern League Division Two rivals FC Hartlepool (photo Mal Cooper)

Northern League: Boldon CA up for the challenge ahead of Tow Law test

Jarrow manager Kennie Malia (photo Kieran Gough)

Northern League: Jarrow won't settle for a draw at leaders Billingham

Matthias Jaissle, Manager of Newcastle United, acknowledges the fans after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James' Park on November 02, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Matthias Jaissle reveals message to NUFC players after boos

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's Amar Dedic celebrates after team-mate Harvey Barnes scores their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London.Picture date: Sunday October 25, 2026. PA Photo.

Police issue statement after NUFC star stopped with weapon
Amar Dedic is likely to escape punishment from Newcastle United after being stopped by Northumbria Police this week.
Dominic Scurr

Alan Shearer (inset) and Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle.

Alan Shearer strong on Matthias Jaissle ‘mess’ and NUFC recruitment

NUFC star gets disappointing news just 24 hours before Fulham clash

Matthias Jaissle, Manager of Newcastle United, acknowledges the fans after the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Everton and Newcastle United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 29, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

NUFC favourite delivers Jaissle verdict and makes ambition claim

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle.

Five years, £1bn spent - NUFC face unthinkable relegation threat

Top stories from 3addedminutes.com

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

Carragher’s comments were stupid – but Aston Villa’s reply much worse

Sunderland AFC

Regis Le Bris

Régis Le Bris defends Sunderland players and issues message to fans
Sunderland fell to a 2-0 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday night
Phil Smith

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

Sunderland make Régis Le Bris sack stance clear as club sources reveal board’s position after Coventry City loss

Sunderland reveal Régis Le Bris job stance after Coventry City defeat

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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.

Business operating 49 restaurants 'in administration' - local details

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Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar is a real festive treat for beer lovers

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Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland

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Retro

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
Cakes, bakes and new-born chicks
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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

Pattinson Estate Agents, Jarrow

Charmingly sophisticated Hebburn home comes at a great price
‘The perfect place to call home’
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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

Conway Estate Agency, South Tyneside

5-bed Hebburn home has landscaped gardens and loads of style

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.
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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

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

The parade begins.

Veterans invited to breakfast with the Mayor and Mayoress

Come along to Market Place on Saturday, August 22.

Market to host pop-up sessions for local musicians and buskers

Jason Cook is set to share the story behind the making of the hit BBC sitcom, Hebburn.

Hebburn comedian set to reveal the story behind his hit BBC sitcom

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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

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

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People

Some of the damage caused to fire appliances

Fire chief slams Bonfire Night attacks on firefighters
“Attacks on firefighters and emergency service personnel are completely unacceptable”
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister hails the 'vital' role that local journalism plays

Fireworks light up the sky at 2026 display

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...

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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

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

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

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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

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

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

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The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

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James Norton stars as a rather different Santa Claus alongside Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus in the M&S 2026 Christmas advert, which has already prompted plenty of excited reactions from shoppers.

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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

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