Ross Robertson Editor
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Editor at Shields Gazette.

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210 Articles
over 1 year ago
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Metro platforms fall silent in South Tyneside for 12 weeks as work gets underway

After seeing tens of thousands of Great North runners and spectators off home on Sunday, Metro platforms in South Tyn...

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Remembering King Charles' last visit to South Tyneside, when the then Prince of Wales joked with ...

As the new monarch is proclaimed King across the United Kingdom, those in South Tyneside who have met His Majesty wil...

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Magic and fairy lights as teenagers create amazing garden for older people

Caring teenagers have creating a magical garden to help older people enjoy an outdoor space at their home.

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over 1 year ago
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What's a good Great North Run finish time? Runners prepare for 2022 half marathon

Thousands of runners are getting ready for the 2022 Great North Run as the course returns to South Shields for the fi...

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over 1 year ago
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Playwrights' BBC sitcom pilot will help celebrate 1900th anniversary of Hadrian’s Wall

A South Shields playwright and his long-time writing partner are helping celebrate the 1900th anniversary of Hadrian’...

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Historic church offers up its secrets as centuries-old building takes part in Heritage Open Days

One of South Tyneside’s oldest and most fascinating buildings is offering up its secrets to visitors of all ages as p...

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over 1 year ago
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Babies to be born in South Tyneside hospital once more as trust announces reopening date for birt...

Babies will be born in South Tyneside’s hospital again by mid-autumn after health chiefs announced a reopening date f...

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over 1 year ago
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Customs House chief Ray Spencer and all key worker heroes set to get Freedom of South Tyneside

Key worker heroes are set to be given the Freedom of South Tyneside – along with one of the borough’s best-loved pers...

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over 1 year ago
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Mum hails 'godsend' children's holiday clubs as parents struggle through cost of living crisis

A mum has described as a ‘godsend’ a scheme which helps hard-pressed families in South Tyneside access free holiday c...

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over 1 year ago
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Little ones get lessons in arts and sciences with a sporting backdrop as SSFC invites children along

Little ones have been mastering both the arts and sciences with a sporting backdrop, thanks to a special link-up with...

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over 1 year ago
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12 pictures from the final day of the Great North Feast in the Park 2022

Tempting food stalls again brought out the crowds to Bents Park on the final day of the Great North Feast in the Park.

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over 1 year ago
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Photographers' pictures of South Shields win top prizes in competition held at Northumberland bea...

An artist’s pictures showing off the splendour of South Tyneside scooped him a hat trick of photography prizes in a c...

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