Geoff Thompson, chairman of South Shields Football Club, wants to emulate the club’s success, off the football pitch by putting himself forward as an independent candidate for MP of South Shields and Whitburn. Since taking over SSFC, Mr Thompson has been instrumental in the club’s recent success and he wants […]
The National Health Service is experiencing a funding crisis due to a staff deficiency in the North East of England. A report by House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts shows that there are 100,ooo vacancies across the UK, of which 23,000 are available in North East England. According to the report, the shortages “present […]
At a meeting of South Tyneside Borough Council, councillors passed a motion on tackling poverty in the UK. The motion states that a fifth of the population lives in poverty, with 1.5 million destitute. The motion recognises that “everyone is entitled to an education, adequate housing, healthcare, food, social security […]
The North East Chamber of Commerce warns businesses in the North East are “stalling investment” due to uncertainty around Brexit and this is “suffocating regional growth”. The BBC found that nationally, one third of businesses are considering moving some operations abroad as a result of our exit from the European […]
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery is set to feature more than 100 years of football memorabilia in a new exhibition. Displaying the history in the region of South Tyneside, including that of clubs such as South Shields, Hebburn town and various others in the area, the exhibition will be […]
When you hear the word Newcastle what do you picture? Perhaps the high-class educational background, being home to one of the most prestigious universities in the country? Or do you think of the nightlife and student culture? (Hello- Geordie shore!) Divert from the unveiled into the one thing you didn’t […]
Councillors in both Sunderland and South Tyneside have voted that the proposals to change hospital services for residents in South Tyneside should be referred to the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt. The original plans, which were to align the South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust with the City Hospitals […]
Healthcare leaders have been criticised for suspending deliveries of babies at South Tyneside District Hospital. This follows the temporary suspension of the Special Care Baby Unit due to extreme staffing pressures. This has led to the baby unit being unable to accommodate high-risk births since November 30, 2017. Peter Hamilton, […]
Hospital bosses have announced the immediate closure of the Special Care Baby Unit at South Tyneside Hospital, due to a shortage of qualified staff. Healthcare leaders made the decision to temporarily close the Special Care Baby Unit until January, to ensure safety for newborn babies in South Tyneside. As a result, […]
If you fancy a cuppa with your canine companion, a full English with your furry friend or just a day out with your barking buddy, then here are 63 pawsome dog friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés in Sunderland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne that you can visit. […]