The Latest Breaking News from North Shields

Ann Cleeves spoke of the importance of reading at the opening of a new library in North Shields

We have rounded up all of the road closures and road works that will affect North East drivers for the week starting April 17

Police were looking to speak to the man in connection with an assault at the Esso Garage in Chirton on February 3

Acting union Equity has called on North Tyneside Council to aid The Exchange theatre charity

The new lane aims to connect coastal residents to North Shields town centre and reduce carbon emissions.

Police believe Philip Croney knows he is wanted and is actively evading arrest

A buyer is now being sought for the North Shields-based brewery which also citied soaring costs and closures of trading partners as reasons for the move

Ann Wright set up the group with her daughter and soon started a massive community of people from the North East that wanted to support Ukraine

Manager of North Shields charity, theatre and café bar venue says it will be taking stock after April's farewell party to mark its 'no other option' closure - and the building's new leaseholder Stonebanks Investments outlines its plans