North Shields18 hrs agoTicket deal between rival bus companies to endThe Coast Road sharing deal is due to end this month after it was introduced during the pandemic.18 hrs ago2 days agoDouble Brits success for North East's Sam FenderFender picked up best alternative or rock act and also shared the gong for Song of the Year.2 days ago4 days agoFerry service to be shut at least another monthThe service between North and South Shields is suspended until at least the end of February.4 days ago6 days ago'Devoted' teacher hit by car just before ChristmasRita Grimshaw, 81, was struck outside the M&S at Silverlink Retail Park in North Shields.6 days ago7 days agoMan denies killing woman in suspected assaultA trial has been set for a 19-year-old, who denies the manslaughter of Lisa Denton.7 days ago20 Feb 2026Paedophile swapped abhorrent rape fantasies onlineKarl Clennell thought he was talking to a 14-year-old boy online but it was an undercover operative.20 Feb 202619 Feb 2026'Coward' hit woman, 74, with bottle in robberyVictoria Pedersen is jailed for seven years for her "wicked and cowardly" robbery of a pensioner.19 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Council errors made child miss three school termsA watchdog says it is the second time it has ruled against the council about the same child. 17 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Half-term ideas for whatever the weatherSome ideas to help you keep the little ones entertained during the school break. 14 Feb 2026...
