The Latest Breaking News from South Tyneside

Drivers warned of new parking scam after rise in cases across the country

Cases have been reported in Barking and Dagenham, Northumberland, Northamptonshire, South Tyneside and Pembrokeshire

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

Councils can only do so much without help from Westminster

Letter: We need certainty on long-term funding to cover increased cost pressures and invest in local services, says Tracey Dixon, the leader of South Tyneside council

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023

Notorious gangster who is banned from Scotland arrested in raid

Curtis Warren was arrested this morning at a location in South Tyneside.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

All the candidates standing for election onto South Tyneside Council on May 4

Here is the full list of candidates who have put their names forward when voters will go to the polls next month.

Chronicle Live · Apr 6, 2023

South Tyneside teen campaigning with Jamie Oliver's Bite Back 2030 for free school meals support

Luke Hall, 17, Youth MP for South Tyneside, believes the Government is not listening to young people

Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2023

Green leader calls on North East to take more 'ambitious' climate action as party targets local elections

Carla Denyer hit the campaign trail in the region on Tuesday as her party tries to make major gains in areas including South Tyneside and Newcastle in May's local elections

Chronicle Live · Apr 4, 2023

Grieving mother of South Tyneside woman stabbed to death by partner said knife crime 'destroys families'

Jennifer Finnigan has called for an end to knife crime after losing her daughter Gemma

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2023

North East postcodes now due two DWP Cold Weather Payments

Homes in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland and County Durham are among those due two £25 payments

Chronicle Live · Dec 14, 2022

Barbour's new Christmas advert sees South Shields brand team up with Paddington Bear

The South Tyneside-based brand has revealed its heart-warming festive advert which stars Paddington Bear

Chronicle Live · Nov 5, 2022

South Tyneside school kids are sold 'illegal and unsafe' vapes in colourful packaging

Children have been seen on buses, talking about flavours

Chronicle Live · Nov 1, 2022