Ross Robertson Editor
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Editor at Shields Gazette.

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210 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Evening ferry services to return after crew shortage hit river crossings

Passengers will be able to cross the Tyne by water after 6pm once more after transport chiefs announced a return date...

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almost 2 years ago
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New recycling bin collections announced after heatwave hit waste services in South Tyneside

Council chiefs have announced plans for tackling the bin collection backlog after the heatwave hit waste services.

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almost 2 years ago
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Five young people get knocks on the door after trouble at community centre

Young people and their parents have been getting knocks at the door from authorities as part of efforts to drive down...

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almost 2 years ago
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12 pictures as South Tyneside folk do their best to keep cool while temperatures soar

People in South Tyneside have been doing their best to keep cool while the UK saw its hottest temperatures on record.

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almost 2 years ago
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South Tyneside swelters in the heat as UK temperatures soar above 40C for the first time

Bins went unemptied and transport links were hit as South Tyneside sweltered in the heatwave which sent UK temperatur...

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almost 2 years ago
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£20million confirmed for plans to move South Tyneside College to South Shields town centre

Plans to improve learning facilities while boosting footfall in South Shields town centre have taken another major st...

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almost 2 years ago
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Children, staff and parents celebrate after Hebburn nursery rated 'Outstanding' by inspector for ...

Children, staff and parents are celebrating after their nursery was rated Outstanding by inspectors for the quality o...

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almost 2 years ago
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Pet portrait session to help raise funds to feed animals in need

Animal lovers can get a portrait of their pet while helping raise funds to keep other cute creatures well fed.

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almost 2 years ago
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Bin collections disrupted by heatwave in South Tyneside - this is how households will be affected

Households are being warned of disruption to bin collections as council chiefs bring in measures to help cope with th...

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almost 2 years ago
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Love it or hate it, we need to stay safe in the heat - experts issue advice as South Tyneside for...

It’s hot and getting hotter – and whether you love it or hate it, experts have issued advice for staying safe as temp...

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almost 2 years ago
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£340,000 lottery grant to boost services for people with additional needs in South Tyneside

Community organisations helping people in South Tyneside with additional needs are celebrating after landing a £340,0...

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almost 2 years ago
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26 pictures from the Relay for Life as event returns to South Tyneside for 2022

Thousands were raised for Cancer Research as the Relay for Life became the latest event in South Tyneside to bounce b...

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