Whitley Bay2 days agoPurely Belter play makes it to the West EndGerry and Sewell was first performed in Whitley Bay but is now being shown to audiences in London.2 days ago6 Jan 2026Brothers spend 15 hours building iglooIsaac and Jakob say they used plastic tubs to make blocks of snow to construct their chilly hut.6 Jan 20265 Jan 2026In pictures: North East enjoys third day of snowThree days of snow blanketing England's North East offers plenty of fun and photo opportunities.5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Plans to replace electrics in lighthouse cottageNorth Tyneside Council wants to repair electrics in the keeper's house on St Mary's Island.5 Jan 202616 Dec 2025Plans to restore storm damaged Metro bridgeRepairs to the footbridge, damaged in Storm Otto in February 2023, are set to cost about £870,000. 16 Dec 20255 Dec 2025At-risk schools to face second consultationCampaigners have another opportunity to give alternative solutions to possible mergers or closures.5 Dec 202530 Nov 2025'Debt stress is causing mental health problems'GP Dr Kamlesh Sreekissoon says his patients are working multiple jobs to make ends meet.30 Nov 202526 Nov 2025Special educational needs shake-up approvedNorth Tyneside Council says the reorganisation will "better reflect" pupils' changing requirements.26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Call to bring back children's library bus rejectedThe council turns down calls to bring the service back for North Tyneside children.25 Nov 2025...