CHARLOTTE Richards, 22, who currently lives in Washington, was on a day out to the fair when on a whim, she purchased £70 worth of goldfish from a stall. CHARLOTTE and her boyfriend, Liam, had enjoyed a fun day at the fair, going on all of the rides. But as […]
#The CoronaDiaries WITH the country in lockdown, being stuck in the house all the time can become quite boring – but being bored can actually affect your mental health. Therefore it’s incredibly important to keep your mind occupied. Studies show that boredom can lead to depression, increased weight […]
For many years people have kept pets as companions. Here, we will look at eight pets that stand out among the rest. Chilli Chilli is 3 year old green-winged macaw who lives with his owners Sarah and Derek and their two children in the Simonside area. His owner Sarah said: […]
A man from South Shields who raises money for charity by running in dresses he makes himself has been recognised for his work. Colin Burgin-Plews, aka Big Pink Dress, 51, recently won Fundraiser of The Year at the regional Pride of Britain Awards and has now scooped up the Outstanding […]
Local lad Chris Ramsey has made it to the quarter finals of Strictly Come Dancing after wowing the public with his Pasodoble routine last week. Chris, 33 who lives in South Shields with his wife and son, is a comedian who has gained national success during his career. For the […]
Crowds gathered to watch as the Christmas lights at South Shields were lit up by East 17 on the most festive event of the year. The South Shields Lights Switch On took place on November 21. BBC Newcastle’s Gilly Hope hosted the event and she was joined by Mayor Councillor […]