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North Tyneside Together brings free family festival to North Shields this September

A free family festival is returning to Northumberland Square, North Shields on Saturday 13...

Wallsend streets given a fresh look as council tackles chewing gum stains

Chewing gum stains in Wallsend town centre are being blitzed thanks to a new operation by the ...

People from North Shields standing in the shape of the number 800 with the Fish Quay behind

North Shields community projects awarded small grants to celebrate town’s 800th anniversary

Twelve community projects have received a total of over £11,500 in small grants to celebrate the...

Warm Welcome spaces set to return to North Tyneside this winter

Warm, welcoming spaces will once again open their doors across North Tyneside this winter,...

Press release: An abstract view of the Council crest

Road improvement works starting in Whitley Bay Town Centre

Road improvement works being carried out by North Tyneside Council and Northern Gas Networks in...

An artists’ impression of the proposed new play area.

Have your say on the future of Killingworth Lakeside Park as exciting improvement plans go public

Improvement plans for Killingworth Lakeside Park have been revealed, with the public invited to...

Consultation launched to shape the future of SEND Support in North Tyneside

Residents in North Tyneside are invited to have their say on proposed changes to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across the borough.

North Tyneside Restaurant Week is back with a fresh lineup of local favourites

Food lovers across the region can mark their calendars as North Tyneside Restaurant Week is back...

Members of Dudley Youth Group at work on the gardening project

North Tyneside community groups dig in to help Dudley gardening projects thrive

Two community gardening projects have grown into a blooming success at the John Willie Sams...

Joint day of action between police and council officers in community

Police and partners have been out in force in a North Tyneside community to tackle anti-social...

Independent Travel Training expands in North Tyneside

Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in North Tyneside are gaining the confidence to travel independently. 

Summer family film screenings return to North Tyneside park

A free week-long family film festival will be taking place in North Tyneside next week.

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Families defy wet weather to help launch £11m seafront scheme

Families braved wet weather to celebrate the completion of North Tyneside's £11 million Seafront...

Local Plan consultation goes live

Members of the public can now share their views on how North Tyneside will look in the future,...

Work starts to demolish Whitley Bay Boat House

Work will start on the demolition of the Whitley Bay Boat House following storm damage and erosion.

Is the world’s best new mural in North Shields?

You have until Sunday 10 August to vote for 'The Chase' to win a global award.

A lasting tribute to proud service

Military personnel past and present are set to be honoured as plans progress for a special new...

Buckets and spades at the ready – Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition returns

Whitley Bay’s annual Sandcastle Competition returns this weekend, with families, friends and...

Council issues fresh appeal over ongoing play site vandalism

North Tyneside Council is once again asking residents to help protect local play areas following...

North Tyneside Trading Standards issues warning over dangerous counterfeit Labubu dolls

North Tyneside Trading Standards is warning parents and businesses about serious safety risks...

Stunning new seaside landmark to welcome active travellers from far and wide

Photo: Steve Brock

A striking new steel sculpture celebrating Tynemouth’...

HUSK property in Wallsend

Share your views on the future of North Tyneside

Members of the public will be able to share their views on how North Tyneside will look in the...

Artist Mark with Move it Studio helpers

Wallsend community helps create stunning graffiti art mural to brighten up Metro underpass

The people of Wallsend have been working with mural and graffiti artist Mark One87 to create a...

Picture of purple building with sign 'The Anchorage'

New Everyturn Mental Health Safe Haven opens in Wallsend

A new Safe Haven, run by mental health non-profit Everyturn Mental Health, opened its doors in...

Council urges residents 'recycle your electricals' with launch of new trial

North Tyneside Council has launched Repair and Recharge, a new small electricals doorstep...

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