North Tyneside news

• Fears cafe closure could affect Parkrun numbers

  31-01-2026 12:48 via bbc.com
  A volunteer says fewer people may take part if a nearby Newcastle cafe is shut for good.
  
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• Armed forces accused of 'betrayal' over sex abuse

  12-02-2026 07:30 via bbc.com
  Salute Her UK calls for completely independent investigations of sex crimes in the military.
  
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• 'Camaraderie keeps us coming back to cross country'

  12-02-2026 07:11 via bbc.com
  North East runners speak of their love for the sport, despite most of them hating it in PE.
  
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• Consultation on future of Grade I town hall

  11-02-2026 17:22 via bbc.com
  South Tyneside Council says the Old Town Hall could be brought back into regular use.
  
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• Reception apprenticeship leads to clinical career at North Tyneside GP practice - Northumberland Gazette

  11-02-2026 15:24 via news.google.com
  Reception apprenticeship leads to clinical career at North Tyneside GP practice  Northumberland Gazette
  
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• Bolts to blame for suspended ferry service

  11-02-2026 15:17 via bbc.com
  The service between North and South Shields will be suspended until at least the end of February.
  
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• Refurbished CrossCountry Voyager train revealed

  11-02-2026 09:01 via bbc.com
  The upgraded train is the first to be brought into service as part of a £75m investment.
  
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• Paddington animator opposes art shop closure

  11-02-2026 07:34 via bbc.com
  Sheila Graber says the shop in South Shields stocks the work of around 55 local artists.
  
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• Former North Tyneside mayor Norma Redfearn receives Freedom of the Borough - Chronicle Live

  11-02-2026 03:00 via news.google.com
  Former North Tyneside mayor Norma Redfearn receives Freedom of the Borough  Chronicle Live
  
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• Howe savours 'special connection' with Newcastle fans after win at Spurs

  11-02-2026 00:54 via bbc.com
  Eddie Howe savours a "special connection" with fans after Newcastle win on the road at Spurs - in direct contrast to Tottenham's relationship with their manager.
  
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• Stokes has successful surgery on broken cheek

  10-02-2026 20:52 via bbc.com
  England Test captain Ben Stokes says he has had successful surgery on the broken cheek he sustained when hit by a ball while coaching Durham's academy.
  
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• Beach hut and retail pod plans approved

  10-02-2026 18:32 via bbc.com
  Council planners give the green light to the South Shields development on the seafront.
  
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• Car crashes into shop during 'ram raid'

  10-02-2026 14:18 via bbc.com
  Police say the crash happened in the early hours at the Jules B shop in Jesmond.
  
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• Man who ran length of Metro line raises £12k

  10-02-2026 13:28 via bbc.com
  Paul McDougal, from Cramlington, completes the distance in under 19 hours.
  
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• White emergency ambulances rolled out to cut costs

  10-02-2026 12:29 via bbc.com
  NEAS says switching to white ambulances would save about £1,000 per vehicle.
  
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• Hundreds sign 'embarrassing' Swing Bridge petition

  10-02-2026 12:10 via bbc.com
  The bridge, which marks its 150th anniversary this year, has not swung open since 2019.
  
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• Proposed budget cuts of £25m to be discussed by North Tyneside Council - Northumberland Gazette

  10-02-2026 11:39 via news.google.com
  Proposed budget cuts of £25m to be discussed by North Tyneside Council  Northumberland Gazette
  
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• Concerns raised over vehicle damaged verges in North Tyneside - Northumberland Gazette

  10-02-2026 11:29 via news.google.com
  Concerns raised over vehicle damaged verges in North Tyneside  Northumberland Gazette
  
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• Great attitude but goals have dried up - what's happened to Woltemade?

  10-02-2026 07:39 via bbc.com
  After an impressive start to life at Newcastle, what has happened to Nick Woltemade?
  
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• Playful otter cubs pictured on river

  10-02-2026 07:09 via bbc.com
  Photographer Niel Stafford shares his shots of two otter cubs swimming in sync in the river.
  
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• What you need to know about North Tyneside Council's draft Local Plan - Chronicle Live

  10-02-2026 02:04 via news.google.com
  What you need to know about North Tyneside Council's draft Local Plan  Chronicle Live
  
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• HIV rape accused's sex preference 'weaponised'

  09-02-2026 18:05 via bbc.com
  Barristers for Adam Hall, who denies infecting men with HIV, say the case against him is "weak".
  
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• Former mayor 'honoured' by Freedom of Borough - BBC

  09-02-2026 16:58 via news.google.com
  Former mayor 'honoured' by Freedom of Borough  BBC
  
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• Former mayor 'honoured' by Freedom of Borough

  09-02-2026 16:58 via bbc.com
  Dame Norma Redfearn says she will "cherish" the honour after serving as mayor for 12 years.
  
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• North of England launches bid to host Olympics

  09-02-2026 16:56 via bbc.com
  Politicians urge the government for any future UK Olympic to be based in the north of England.
  
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• 🚨 North Tyneside Labour: £25m cuts + max 4.99% Council Tax rise. Budget papers flag reviews targeting key services And Labour councillors voted themselves pay rises costing ~£130k/yr incl. 235% rise for Cabinet members - x.com

  09-02-2026 15:09 via news.google.com
  🚨 North Tyneside Labour: £25m cuts + max 4.99% Council Tax rise. Budget papers flag reviews targeting key services And Labour councillors voted themselves pay rises costing ~£130k/yr incl. 235% rise for Cabinet members  x.com
  
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• Dame Norma Redfearn DBE receives Freedom of the Borough - North Tyneside Council

  09-02-2026 14:45 via news.google.com
  Dame Norma Redfearn DBE receives Freedom of the Borough  North Tyneside Council
  
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• I'd resign if I wasn't still right for job - Howe

  09-02-2026 12:06 via bbc.com
  Eddie Howe says there is "no doubt in my mind" he is still the right manager for Newcastle despite one win in eight games.
  
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• Care home love inspired confidence for jungle trek

  09-02-2026 09:20 via bbc.com
  Milly was picked to trek to Borneo and is looking forward to "getting out and seeing the world".
  
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• BMA concerns at plan to close eating disorder ward

  09-02-2026 07:07 via bbc.com
  The inpatient ward in Newcastle treats patients across Tyne, Wear, Northumberland and north Cumbria.
  
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