Major Restoration Underway for North Tyneside's War Memorials
War memorials in North Tyneside are being revitalised ahead of Remembrance Day, as part of an £...
North Tyneside Ukelele Festival makes its North Shields debut
North Tyneside Ukelele Festival is being staged in North Shields for the first time.
The...
Community Hubs and Libraries: A New Name, A New Purpose
North Tyneside’s Customer First Centres have been given a new identity to better reflect the...
Cullercoats boatyard set to be made shipshape
The council is set to begin a tidy-up of Cullercoats Boatyard in response to concerns from local...
North Tyneside welcomes royal visitor
The Princess Royal enjoyed a visit to North Tyneside last week (10 October) to celebrate North Tyneside Council’s ‘outstanding’ Youth Justice Service.
Work to begin on Phase Two of North Tyneside’s Seafront Sustainable Route
Work is set to begin on the second phase of North Tyneside’s ambitious Seafront Sustainable...
Changing a child’s life by adopting through ‘Early Permanence’
Parents Laura and Sandra Davies are promoting the benefits of adopting through Early Permanence...
Projects in the North West receive major funding boost
Exciting developments are underway in the North West of the borough as several local projects receive a share of £396,039 funding through UKSPF.
Stop smoking for Stoptober
Stop smoking for Stoptober and you’re five times more likely to stop for good - get expert support and advice in North Tyneside.
Pop Up Gallery in North Shields gives 15 local artists a moment to shine
Local artists are being given the chance to showcase their work for free at a Pop Up Gallery in...
E-Waste recycling doubles in North Tyneside as residents lead the way
A new project aimed at reducing the environmental impact of old electrical items has...
North Shields 800 logo: Winner announced after public asked to choose their favourite design
The winning logo design for the North Shields 800 celebrations in 2025 has been announced after...
Free blood pressure checks in Wallsend and North Shields
North Tyneside Council staff can now help you check your blood pressure at the Customer First Centres in Wallsend and North Shields.
Restaurant Week set to launch for second year in North Tyneside
The much-anticipated North Tyneside Restaurant Week is back for its second year, running from October 7 to October 13.
North Tyneside Council joins National call to save Council homes
North Tyneside Council is proud to stand with over 100 council landlords across England in a united call to secure the future of council housing.
St Mary's Island to re-open in October
St Mary’s Lighthouse will now re-open in mid-October instead of mid-September to allow for...
Public given the chance to choose a logo for North Shields 800 celebrations
The people of North Shields are being asked to choose a logo design for the North Shields 800...
Working Well North Tyneside reaches milestone 10,000 visits
Working Well North Tyneside’s flagship hub has now reached an incredible milestone of 10,000 visits.
Pensioners encouraged to check eligibility for Pension Credit
We have partnered with Age UK North Tyneside and Citizens Advice North Tyneside to offer free...
Businesses, charities, and students successfully turn excess fish into meals for local residents
A pilot scheme in North Tyneside has successfully united local businesses and charities to transform excess fish from the North Sea into meals for residents.
Georgian revival complete as derelict townhouses in North Shields’ Northumberland Square transformed into six homes
A pair of derelict Grade II listed Georgian townhouses have been brought back from the brink and...
North Tyneside Together: Free multicultural festival returns to North Shields this summer
Free family festival North Tyneside Together returns this summer with a day of entertainment...
North East's leaders join forces to reassure public
The leaders of the region’s seven local authorities of Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North...
A River’s Lament: North Shields artist Olly Armstrong collecting tales of the Tyne for six-month project
North Shields artist Olly Armstrong is collecting...
Summer film screenings in the park
A free week-long family film festival will be taking place in North Tyneside later this summer...
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