Monkseaton12 Jan 2026Fury as council agrees to merge schoolsMembers of the public walk out of a meeting shouting and expressing their anger at the decision.12 Jan 202627 Nov 2025Closure and merger plan for two schools put on holdNorth Tyneside Council says alternative proposals have emerged which it will consider.27 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Animal sanctuary lost to pupils if school shutsThe animal club at Monkseaton Middle School is a "lifeline" for pupils, the head teacher says. 3 Nov 202521 Oct 2025'No plans' to extend schools consultationNorth Tyneside Council says six weeks is enough to gather views on plans to close and merge schools.21 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Families and staff rally against school closure The council plans to close Monkseaton Middle School and merge others to tackle falling pupil numbers.16 Oct 202512 Oct 2025Schoolboy charged after explosive substance foundPolice say the boy from Whitley Bay will appear in court on Monday.12 Oct 20257 Oct 2025Vera author backs campaign against school mergerMore than £7,000 is raised to fund a potential legal challenge against a council's plan.7 Oct 20255 Oct 2025Community protests against school merger planNorth Tyneside Council invites parents to make alternative suggestions to the current proposals.5 Oct 20255 Oct 2025Metro section to shut for new track and junctionThe closure in the last week of October is to allow for new track and a junction to be installed.5 Oct 2025...
