The Latest Breaking News from South Shields

Levelling Up plans in South Shields turned to dust and local MP Emma Lewell-Buck was naturally incensed, telling voters: “Freeports bid – rejected; towns fund bid – rejected; two levelling up bids – rejected. Levelling up is just an empty slogan"

The 85-year-old resident passed away at South Tyneside District Hospital on Sunday

Here are the road closures and temporary traffic lights across the region

The fundraiser was set up after Robert Robson, 38, tragically died following an incident on board the Seafox Burj rig

The small of Midazolam ampoules were believed to have been dropped somewhere between the areas of Brockley Whins and South Shields town centre

Emergency teams were called out twice in the same day to the scene in the Marsden area of South Shields

Northumbrian Water is launching its Bin the Wipe campaign in a bid to cut down blockages caused by flushing wipes

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall delighted friends and family with a Greggs themed party for her 30th birthday

The South Shields firm saw its turnover and profit increase but margins have become squeezed due to a range of factors