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Tynemouth shop conned

Police are urging shop staff to be on their guard after a distraction theft at a Tynemouth shop

Police are urging shop staff to be on their guard after a distraction theft at a Tynemouth shop   Between 5:20pm and 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 16, two men entered the Subway sandwich shop in Front Street, Tynemouth, and asked … More

Metro line will close for 23 days

METRO passengers face disruption this summer as another major phase of comprehensive modernisation work takes place in North Tyneside.

METRO passengers face disruption this summer as another major phase of comprehensive modernisation work takes place in North Tyneside. This huge programme of work will mean a Major Line Closure of 23 days between Wallsend and Tynemouth from Saturday August … More

Driver injured in collision

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EMERGENCY Services made a team effort when a driver was injured after crashing his car into railings at a pedestrian crossing at the north end of Tynemouth's Grand Parade   Members of the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade were returning to … More

North Tyne Police appeal to identify Metro passenger

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POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after passengers were racially abused on the Metro. Between 9:18am and 9:22am on Thursday, April 26, racist comments were made towards two passengers who were waiting … More

Coast Living is killing our cars

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LIVING by the coast has many benefits, but according to the consumer website Honest John, it is killing our cars.   It has just published a survey into MOT failures.   The results show 40 per cent of vehicles put … More

Masked Men Steal Cars In Shields

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MASKED raiders have stolen two cars in North Shields. They struck at 9PM on Monday evening, threatening a householder before taking a Porsche and a Ford Fiesta. Police aren’t saying where in North Shields the robbery happened, but they have … More

Life’s A Beach As North Tyneside Gets Green Thumbs-Up

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RECOMMENDED – that’s the verdict on North Tyneside’s beaches.   The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has just published its latest good beach guide, and our coast gets a pat on the back for its cleanliness and safety in this the … More

Lighthouse gains listed status

ST MARY's Lighthouse, together with the Keepers' Cottages and Compound Walls, have been given Listed status in recognition of the architectural importance of the striking landmark, which has long been a symbol for Whitley Bay and the surrounding area.

ST MARY's Lighthouse, together with the Keepers' Cottages and Compound Walls, have been given Listed status in recognition of the architectural importance of the striking landmark, which has been a symbol for Whitley Bay and the surrounding area for over … More