North Shields4 days agoHome secretary to hear voters' immigration viewsA panel shares its views with MPs on how many foreign workers should be allowed into the UK.4 days ago7 days agoConcern over use of AI facial recognition camerasReform and Green councillors raise concerns about the use of facial recognition cameras.7 days ago3 Sept 2026Pollution port boss calls for nurdle regulationsOne billion plastic pellets have polluted the north-east England coastline, estimates suggest.3 Sept 202629 Aug 2026Call for school meals to be brought back in-houseThe GMB union says there has been a drop in school meals quality since the service was outsourced.29 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Plastic nurdles wash up on beaches 30 miles awayPlastic nurdles are washing up on beaches more than 30 miles south of the Port of Tyne spill site. 26 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Tribute to teenager killed in bike crashMcKenzie Ratcliffe's family pay tribute to the 18-year-old after he died in a crash on 19 August.26 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Teen killed in electric motorcycle crash with vanMcKenzie Ratcliffe died after hitting a van while riding an electric motorcycle in North Shields.20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Burglar boarded marina boats while owners sleptDespite having an "appalling" record, Daniel Cowie, 35, is given a "last chance" for rehabilitation.20 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Community forest confirms climate funding to 2030The North East Community Forest receives government funding to continue its tree planting work.16 Aug 2026...
