South Shields News

Tributes have been paid to North East actress and entertainer Helen Russell

Tributes to North East actress who entertained generations as she takes a final bow

Perrie Edwards is set to read CBeebies' bedtime story in November.

Perrie Edwards is set to read CBeebies' bedtime story in November.

CBeebies Bedtime Story

North East popstar Perrie Edwards to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

Items seized in drugs raids

Items seized in drugs raids

Class A drugs, a cross bow and samurai sword seized in police raids

A&P Falmouth, based in Hebbburn, has been fined after a crane collapsed at its site in Cornwall.

A&P Falmouth, based in Hebbburn, has been fined after a crane collapsed at its site in Cornwall.

North East firm fined more than £750k after crane COLLAPSES sparking major incident

A dozen defendants locked up at Durham Crown Court in September

A dozen defendants locked up at Durham Crown Court in September

Durham court round-up

Durham Crown Court

Arsonists, dangerous drivers and shop robbers among defendants jailed in Durham

South Shields FC's 'International Academy' has welcomed 32 new players from overseas.

South Shields FC's 'International Academy' has welcomed 32 new players from overseas.

South Shields FC

North East football club welcomes 32 new players at 'International Academy'

Sex offender Brett Wight jailed for 15 years at Newcastle Crown Court

Sex offender Brett Wight jailed for 15 years at Newcastle Crown Court

Northumbria Police

Survivor of multiple rapes sees abuser jailed for 15 years at court

Defendant stole four packs of butter from Sainsbury's Local in Gilesgate, Durham

Defendant stole four packs of butter from Sainsbury's Local in Gilesgate, Durham

Durham Crown Court

County Durham shoplifter jailed for offences including theft of four packs of butter

Steven Michael Gill jailed for four years for a spree of would-be robberies and a theft, from the Co-op store, all committed in Ferryhill on July 22

Steven Michael Gill jailed for four years for a spree of would-be robberies and a theft, from the Co-op store, all committed in Ferryhill on July 22

Durham Crown Court

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Would-be shop robber carrying a light bulb targeted shops in County Durham town

Police pledge to look into any further accounts of abuse inflicted by predatory cricket coach Michael Strange should more victims come forward after his latest prison sentence at Newcastle Crown Court

Police pledge to look into any further accounts of abuse inflicted by predatory cricket coach Michael Strange should more victims come forward after his latest prison sentence at Newcastle Crown Court

Michael Strange

Northumbria Police

Police pledge to seek justice for all victims of predatory North East cricket coach

Stolen museum exhibits.

Stolen museum exhibits.

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Museum heist sees valuable historic North East exhibits stolen

Predatory cricket coach Michael Strange jailed again at Newcastle Crown Court for abusing boys in his care

Predatory cricket coach Michael Strange jailed again at Newcastle Crown Court for abusing boys in his care

Michael Strange

Newcastle Crown Court

Predatory North East cricket coach jailed again for abuse of boys under his tuition

Actor Ross Kemp backs Northumbria Police's adoption of new protocol to speed up locating missing vulnerable people

Actor Ross Kemp backs Northumbria Police's adoption of new protocol to speed up locating missing vulnerable people

Northumbria Police

Ross Kemp supports North East police force's use of missing persons protocol

Runners taking part in the tribute run for Sam Wealleans who sadly collapsed and died during the Great North Run 2024

Runners taking part in the tribute run for Sam Wealleans who sadly collapsed and died during the Great North Run 2024

Hundreds complete end of Great North Run course in memory of Sam Wealleans

Runners will complete the final 2.1 miles of the Great North Run in memory of Sam Wealleans.

Runners will complete the final 2.1 miles of the Great North Run in memory of Sam Wealleans.

Route confirmed for run to finish Great North Run for Sam Wealleans this Sunday

Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

Great North Run 2024

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Run for Sam Wealleans who tragically died in Great North Run relocated to coast

Runners will complete the final 2.1 miles of the Great North Run in memory of Sam Wealleans.

Runners will complete the final 2.1 miles of the Great North Run in memory of Sam Wealleans.

Great North Run

Runners to finish Great North Run from point tragic Sam Wealleans collapsed and died

Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

Great North Run 2024

Man, 29, who died running Great North Run in sister's memory named

Is this the cheapest petrol station in the region?

Is this the cheapest petrol station in the region?

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North East petrol station among cheapest in UK drops fuel price to under 130p a litre

7 of the best places for a pint after the GNR

7 of the best places for a pint after the GNR

Great North Run

7 of the best places to have a pint after finishing the Great North Run 2024

Artists Claire Eason and James Dixon created a 100ft tall mural in the sand near South Shields.

Artists Claire Eason and James Dixon created a 100ft tall mural in the sand near South Shields.

Great North Run

Amazing sand art appears with motivational words for runners ahead of Great North Run

DME is an engineering-led business based in South Shields

DME is an engineering-led business based in South Shields

US firm working a mile under the ocean team up with North East experts

A compilation of some of the knives which can be lawfully surrendered at police stations until September 23

A compilation of some of the knives which can be lawfully surrendered at police stations until September 23

Zombie knife surrender

North East police forces back national zombie knife surrender scheme

Lifeguards with a lifeboat

Lifeguards with a lifeboat

Five people rescued after being blown out to sea on inflatable pool rings

Plans to repair storm damage at an iconic lighthouse and pier in South Shields given the go ahead.

Plans to repair storm damage at an iconic lighthouse and pier in South Shields given the go ahead.

Plans to repair storm damage at an iconic North East lighthouse and pier approved

Chief Constable Rachel Bacon sets off cyclists on charity ride from police headquarters in Durham

Chief Constable Rachel Bacon sets off cyclists on charity ride from police headquarters in Durham

Durham Constabulary

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Durham Police cyclists reach UK Police Memorial after charity ride from force HQ

Ammonia killers, top l - r, Youssef Wynne, Kenneth Fawcett, bottom l - r, John Wandless and Josh Hawthorn, with victim, Andy Foster, in the centre

Ammonia killers, top l - r, Youssef Wynne, Kenneth Fawcett, bottom l - r, John Wandless and Josh Hawthorn, with victim, Andy Foster, in the centre

Newcastle Crown Court

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North East ammonia killers given life sentences for 'cruel and terrifying' attack

Victim Andy Foster's (centre) ammonia attack killers, top l - r, Youssef Wynne and Kenneth Fawcett, bottom l - r, John Wandless and Josh Hawthorn, with the VW Golf car used in the incident found burned out two days later

Victim Andy Foster's (centre) ammonia attack killers, top l - r, Youssef Wynne and Kenneth Fawcett, bottom l - r, John Wandless and Josh Hawthorn, with the VW Golf car used in the incident found burned out two days later

Andy Foster killing

Police and family of Gateshead ammonia death victim speak after killers receive life

Boldon School in South Tyneside where Sukhwinder Singh was working as a maths teacher at the time.

Boldon School in South Tyneside where Sukhwinder Singh was working as a maths teacher at the time.

Teachers Regulation Agency

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Teacher messaged '13-year-old girl' online asking her for nude pictures

Two arrested after three deaths in South Shields

Two arrested after three deaths in South Shields

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Two arrests made following deaths of three people from "dangerous drug batch"

South Shields Pier, by Norman Cornish

South Shields Pier, by Norman Cornish

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Mr Cornish & Mr Lowry: two great northern artists united in new exhibition

Colourful costumes were the order of the day at the South Tyneside parade which was based around the theme of Celebration

Colourful costumes were the order of the day at the South Tyneside parade which was based around the theme of Celebration

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North East festival hosts brilliant parade filled with music, dance and Pride

Emma Lewell-Buck has been reelected MP for South Shields.

Emma Lewell-Buck has been reelected MP for South Shields.

General Election 2024

Emma Lewell-Buck reelected as MP for South Shields amid Labour landslide

Negotiations over waste collection strikes in South Tyneside

Negotiations over waste collection strikes in South Tyneside

Negotiations finally underway after waste collection disrupted for nine months

Residents told to keep windows shut as fire ongoing day after outbreak

Residents told to keep windows shut as fire ongoing day after outbreak

Residents told to keep windows shut as warehouse fire smoulders day after outbreak

'Chloe' one of 12 independent domestic violence advisors working with front line police during the Euros football tournament

'Chloe' one of 12 independent domestic violence advisors working with front line police during the Euros football tournament

Northumbria Police

Special advisors join police in North East on domestic violence calls during Euros

Police confirm missing teenager Reuben, 14, has been found 'safe and well'

Police confirm missing teenager Reuben, 14, has been found 'safe and well'

Northumbria Police

Police say teenager Reuben reported missing from home has been found 'safe and well'

Police appeal to trace missing teenager Reuben

Police appeal to trace missing teenager Reuben

Northumbria Police

Appeal for sightings of missing teen Reuben, last seen at Metro station on Thursday

Ammonia killers, top l-r, Youssef Wynne, Kenneth Fawcett, and bottom l-r, John Wandless and Josh Hawthorn, with victim Andy Foster, centre

Ammonia killers, top l-r, Youssef Wynne, Kenneth Fawcett, and bottom l-r, John Wandless and Josh Hawthorn, with victim Andy Foster, centre

Newcastle Crown Court

Four men found guilty today in the Gateshead ammonia attack murder trial

Orangegrass Thai in South Shields reopens

Orangegrass Thai in South Shields reopens

North East Thai restaurant reopens after 'unforeseen' closure last month

The man died after his car the A183 in South Shields

The man died after his car the A183 in South Shields

Driver dies after car leaves road and falls down cliff on North East coast

How the new adventure golf attraction could look

How the new adventure golf attraction could look

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Dinosaur-themed ‘adventure golf’ attraction approved by council planners

Orangerass Thai in South Shields has said it has been forced to temporarily close due to ‘unforeseen circumstances.’ Credit: GOOGLE

Orangerass Thai in South Shields has said it has been forced to temporarily close due to ‘unforeseen circumstances.’ Credit: GOOGLE

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North East Thai restaurant closes temporarily due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Image released by police Credit: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Image released by police Credit: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Northumbria Police

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Investigation launched after male allegedly 'spat repeatedly' on staff member

The five North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week including Hepscott Terrace in the NE33 4TH postcode area of South Shields where residents shared £1m.

The five North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week including Hepscott Terrace in the NE33 4TH postcode area of South Shields where residents shared £1m.

People's Postcode Lottery

Five North East postcodes scoop prizes, including £1m, on postcode lottery

Angela Reed, founder of Creative Calligraphy

Angela Reed, founder of Creative Calligraphy

North East Calligrapher Angela has the write stuff to tackle mental health challenges

Cause of ammonia attack victim Andy Foster's death outlined to murder trial jury at Newcastle Crown Court

Cause of ammonia attack victim Andy Foster's death outlined to murder trial jury at Newcastle Crown Court

Newcastle Crown Court

Direct link between ammonia attack and asthma sufferer's death, trial told

Jury in Newcastle Crown Court murder trial has heard from the partner of deceased, Andy Foster, of the moments when he suffered a fatal ammonia attack at his home in Wrekenton, Gateshead, late on August 20, last year

Jury in Newcastle Crown Court murder trial has heard from the partner of deceased, Andy Foster, of the moments when he suffered a fatal ammonia attack at his home in Wrekenton, Gateshead, late on August 20, last year

Newcastle Crown Court

Woman speaks of desperate efforts to revive partner after Gateshead ammonia attack

The Newcastle Crown Court trial of four men accused of the murder of Andy Foster has heard from another victim of an ammonia attack 11 days earlier

The Newcastle Crown Court trial of four men accused of the murder of Andy Foster has heard from another victim of an ammonia attack 11 days earlier

Newcastle Crown Court

First ammonia victim tells murder trial of sudden attack in his South Shields home

Four men have gone on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of the murder of ammonia attack victim Andrew Foster, last August

Four men have gone on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of the murder of ammonia attack victim Andrew Foster, last August

Newcastle Crown Court

Ammonia death was culmination of 11-day 'taxing' spree against suspected drug dealers

Water is being tested at Littlehaven beach at South Shields

Water is being tested at Littlehaven beach at South Shields

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New wild swimming spots designated as bathing sites including two local gems

Ray Spencer under a sign for his 'new' theatre at The Customs House, South Shields

Ray Spencer under a sign for his 'new' theatre at The Customs House, South Shields

Cultural attractions

'Lucky man' Ray looks to new era of growth at North East entertainment venue

Police are looking to speak to this man, as he may be able to help with inquiries.

Police are looking to speak to this man, as he may be able to help with inquiries.

CCTV image released after woman dragged to floor in street robbery

Labour celebrate Sunderland gains

Labour celebrate Sunderland gains

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