Shields Gazette - Local News Feed

SLIDESHOW: New pictures of Tyne-Wear derby yobs

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:42:32 GMT

POLICE investigating disorder after the Tyne-Wear derby in Newcastle today released more images of suspected yobs they want to trace.

Helping prevent falls among elderly

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:56:34 GMT

SPECIALISTS in South Tyneside are encouraging elderly residents to put their best foot forward.

SLIDESHOW: Eta’s woollen landscapes are a good yarn

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:49:00 GMT

ART lovers are flocking to a new exhibition in Jarrow - made of sheep’s wool.

Sunderland and Newcastle fans defend Short over FTM badge

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:23:37 GMT

THE owner of Sunderland Football Club wore a pin badge insulting rivals Newcastle United to a meeting with a world leader.

OAPs’ shock as ex-centre faces being bulldozed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:05:09 GMT

BATTLING pensioners who lost a fight to stay at a popular day centre are facing new heartache – the complex is now set to be bulldozed.

Pub gears up for DIY music festival

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:57:40 GMT

MUSIC fans can rock around The Clock at a mini festival.

Streetdance duo’s world title hope

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:54:03 GMT

TWO students from a South Tyneside dance school are hoping to hotfoot their way to become street dancing champions of the world.

Young carers treated to some fun

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:51:03 GMT

YOUNGSTERS who have been forced to grow up quickly were taken back to their childhood in a week of fun activities.

Show’s stars meet their West End idol

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:54:43 GMT

YOUNG stars of a South Tyneside production of Miss Saigon met up with one of the show’s original London cast members.

Man accused of attacking ex’s new boyfriend

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:51:45 GMT

A MAN accused of attacking his ex’s new boyfriend will stand trial.

Chance to have your say on policing

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:49:16 GMT

PEOPLE across South Tyneside are being given the chance to meet the region’s police and crime commissioner.

Planners give £12m Hebburn hub the green light

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:46:34 GMT

A VITAL £12m piece in South Tyneside’s regeneration jigsaw is now in place.

Writer of TV comedy Hebburn finishes Series 2

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:43:42 GMT

HEBBURN writer Jason Cook has just finished penning the second series.

Teenager held over Jarrow park ‘flashing’

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:40:20 GMT

POLICE have arrested a teenager after an indecent exposure at a Jarrow Park.

Murder trial latest: ‘I was attacked’ says teen

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:38:54 GMT

A TEENAGER who is on trial for murder told detectives during questioning “I was the victim”.

Six arrests after death - but no one charged

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:21:25 GMT

A GRIEVING sister has today spoken of her devastation over her brother’s unsolved death.

Foghorn music promises to be a blast

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:45:59 GMT

TECHNICAL wizardry has given a sneak preview of an ambitious offshore event at the weekend.

Inquest opens on woman found dead in car

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:43:11 GMT

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a woman whose body was found in a South Tyneside car park.

Man charged over Jarrow drug farm find

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:27:18 GMT

A MAN has been charged after the discovery of a cannabis farm in South Tyneside.

New vicar offers a listening ear

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:25:05 GMT

A SKYPING South Shields clergyman has pledged to provide a listening ear to all townsfolk – whether they attend his church or not.