North Tyneside Council’s £26,000 digital refresh branded 'waste of money' by residents Residents think the local authority should focus on repairing roads and less on digital spending. Chronicle Live · Mar 14, 2023
Finding North Tyneside councillor breached code of conduct on Facebook upheld by independent review A South Tyneside review into the breach has upheld North Tyneside Council's decision Chronicle Live · Mar 9, 2023
Wallsend special needs school expansion to be heard next week The expansion will create autism-specific classrooms and other facilities if plans are approved. Chronicle Live · Mar 7, 2023
Council hears safety concerns about North Tyneside roundabout changes after cycle lanes added Council officers have met with the councillor for Collingwood to discuss concerns regarding the updated roundabout Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2023
Delight as Whitley Bay bus routes saved from threat of cuts with minor alterations proposed Public outcry persuaded operator Nexus to scrap plans to axe Whitley Bay bus routes the W2 and the 51 Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2023
Major developer proposes over 500 homes and a spine road for Murton Park 508 homes have been applied for out of a potential of nearly 3,000 allocated for the land in North Tyneside Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2023
Combating tree-killing fungus an ecological priority for North Tyneside Council With experts predicting ash dieback could kill 80% of the UK's ash trees, North Tyneside has identified preventing the spread as a key environmental concern Chronicle Live · Feb 25, 2023
Council backs charter urging more government action on disabled employment outcomes North Tyneside Council has signed a charter urging central government to help disabled people in the workplace. Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2023
North Shields shop ordered to close after fake cigarettes seized in raid by Trading Standards Ali Baba shop in North Shields has been ordered to close for three months following the raid Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2023
Residents support council policy of keeping 'sex establishments' out of Whitley Bay An exclusion zone for sex businesses in Whitley Bay will be retained following a public consultation Chronicle Live · Feb 23, 2023
Bills and benefits: Everything rising from April onward - from Council Tax to Universal Credit It may feel as though everything is set to become a tad more expensive from April Chronicle Live · Feb 18, 2023
Council tax to rise from April 1 - check you're not paying more than you need to There are serious consequences if you don't pay this priority bill, but we look at ways you may be able to cut the costs Chronicle Live · Feb 18, 2023
North Tyneside Council approves 4.99% council tax rise from April as authority faced 'significant' challenges North Tyneside Council has finally officially approved a council tax hike of 4.99% Chronicle Live · Feb 17, 2023
Woman Returns Overdue Library Book That She Borrowed 56 Years Ago While preparing for her O-Levels, Lesley Harrison, 70, borrowed the German language textbook "Ich Lerne Deutsch." Zenger · Feb 14, 2023
Chronicle Live · Feb 10, 2023 Developers appeal council decision to reject demolition of Cullercoats Sandpiper pub The Sandpiper pub is under threat of demolition and redevelopment once again
Chronicle Live · Feb 10, 2023 Children's services in North Tyneside are facing budget pressures of over £13m Children's services in North Tyneside are facing budget pressures of over £13m
Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2023 Staff at Whitley Bay Library threatened by 'distressed' man who refused to leave Police were called to the building, which also houses North Tyneside Council's customer service centre, on Wednesday lunchtime
Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023 Woman kept overdue library book for 56 years over 3p fine - but now it's far worse Lesley Harrison, 70, from Tyne and Wear, has finally returned a library book 56 years overdue after being too scared to face the 3p-a-week fine - but kind staff spared her the staggering £2,000
Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2023 Pensioner returns North Tyneside's most overdue library book half a century late Lesley Harrison, 70, borrowed a book from the old Whitley Bay library when she was just 14 years old, and has now returned it
Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2023 Future of North Shields Borough Road footbridge to be decided after public inquiry closed The council and opposing campaigners have their final say before the fate of the bridge is decided
Chronicle Live · Feb 1, 2023 Council tax increase on the horizon as North Tyneside cabinet approves budget A council tax increase of 4.99% will now go to full council for the final decision.
Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2023 Woman 'thought she was going to die' after waking up choking in her damp home The tenant noticed her bungalow's walls were damp and the windows let in water almost as soon as she moved into the property in North Tyneside
Chronicle Live · Jan 23, 2023 North Tyneside Council commits to filming and putting all meetings online Both Labour and Conservative councillors agreed to record and publish council meetings online
Chronicle Live · Jan 20, 2023 Environmental and health concerns around North Shields bridge demolition addressed in public inquiry The Borough Road footbridge inquiry continues as the Green Party makes the case for its preservation.
Chronicle Live · Jan 20, 2023 'Concrete jungle' Wallsend housing development approved despite hundreds of objections and petition Wallsend Boys Club had pleaded with North Tyneside Council to reject Bellway Homes' controversial housing project at Centurion Park which would 'stifle' hopes to boost sporting opportunities by expanding the club