The Latest Breaking News from South Tyneside

South Tyneside councillor hit with bankruptcy order over £8k debt owed to council

John Robertson, who is elected in the Primrose ward, will not face disqualification. He was issued with a bankruptcy petition by South Tyneside Council earlier this year

Chronicle Live · Dec 1, 2022

Nebula Labs creates virtual tool to support young people in care

The Newcastle-based software house has worked with South Tyneside Council to develop a virtual memory box

Birmingham Post · Nov 27, 2022

Council chief quashes rumours that axed Sunderland Airshow could move to South Shields

South Tyneside Council leader Tracey Dixon said that moving the cancelled airshow up the coast could not be arranged 'within a matter of months'

Chronicle Live · Oct 27, 2022

South Tyneside Council is facing a £3.5m funding black hole

Since 2010 the council has had millions slashed from its budgets, leading to cuts and tax increases

Chronicle Live · Sep 9, 2022

Major South Tyneside fire could have been caused by wrongly discarded boat flares

Firefighters have warned that hazardous materials should be disposed of correctly

Chronicle Live · Sep 8, 2022

First look at new South Tyneside shipyard development with homes, riverside bar and restaurant

The plans have now been approved

Chronicle Live · Sep 7, 2022

South Tyneside Council could provide free warm spaces for those struggling with energy bills

The Green Party wants the council to provide a list of free sites people can use to stay warm

Chronicle Live · Sep 6, 2022

How support networks for foster carers can make all the difference

Letter: Adam Ellison of South Tyneside council on a scheme that provides valuable help to foster families to create stable homes for vulnerable children

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2022

Cineworld Group reportedly preparing for bankruptcy amid 'weaker than expected' audience numbers

The cinema chain has branches in Newcastle city centre, Boldon in South Tyneside and Dalton Park in County Durham

Chronicle Live · Aug 19, 2022

Striking images show how £20m Levelling Up bid could transform South Tyneside

State-of-the-art college facilities and a redeveloped Customs House lie at the heart of the local authority's bid

Chronicle Live · Aug 19, 2022