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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 £...

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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. 

 

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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. 

The artists and organisers behind the Pop Up Gallery in North Shields.

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...

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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. 

Mark Deacon of Proper Food and Drinks Festivals and Elected Mayor of North Tyneside, Dame Norma Redfearn DBE, pictured with the Assistant Manager of Hinnies restaurant.

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 Lighthouse in scaffolding

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...

The three logos for the public to choose from for North Shields 800

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.

The Elected Mayor and the project team outside the front door of 11-12 Northumberland Square

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...

A band on stage at North Tyneside Together festival wearing colourful outfits

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...

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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