Calls to tackle £58m road repair backlog in North Tyneside
North Tyneside's roads could face a £58m repair backlog by 2029/30, prompting calls for urgent action to avoid higher costs later.
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North Tyneside planning: offices, workshop and 430 homes
North Tyneside planning applications include new offices, a car workshop and over 430 approved homes, including a former factory site.
North Tyneside taxi drivers seek 8% fare rise
North Tyneside taxi drivers call for 8% fare hike, citing fuel, vehicle and parts costs, but councillors urge balance amid cost of living.
North Tyneside to get £20m government funding
Council chiefs are set to approve £20m of government funding for Percy Main and North Shields to revitalise the communities over 10 years.
Tyneside Couple Build Thriving Guitar Business Against Odds
Natalie and Graeme Bevan launched Geordie Riffs a week before COVID-19, surviving on savings. Now their North Tyneside guitar business attracts clients UK-wide, with Natalie as a rare female technician.
A188 Benton Road Closed After Crash Near Newcastle
The A188 Benton Road is closed in both directions following a crash between Balliol Business Park and A191 Benton Park Road. Delays reported.
Revamped Arcade, Children's Home and HMO Among Latest Plans
A revamped arcade in Whitley Bay, a new children's home in North Shields, and HMO conversions are among the latest planning applications in North Tyneside.
North Tyneside Council Boosts Reserves Despite £18m Gap
North Tyneside Council remains committed to boosting cash reserves, aiming to increase the Strategic Reserve to £10m, despite an £18m forecast gap and pressures on services.
North Tyneside Council: selling off buildings 'critical'
North Tyneside Council's 'Plan for Change' deems reviewing or selling its aging buildings as critical due to rising costs and technology shifts, amid backlash over High Borrans closure.
Meadow Well Not Anti-Social Hotspot, Says Police Chief
Northumbria Police Chief Inspector David Morrison refutes that Meadow Well is an anti-social hotspot, citing a 41% drop in reports and ongoing community partnership efforts.
One hospitalised after North Tyneside crash
One person was taken to hospital after a crash at Benton Lane and Goathland Avenue in North Tyneside. The road was closed but has since reopened.
Nuisance Motorcycling Rises in North Tyneside Despite Crime Drop
Anti-social motorcycling incidents in North Tyneside have increased by 60 cases year-to-date, bucking the overall crime reduction trend, according to Northumbria Police data.
GMB urges North Tyneside to bring school meals back in-house
The GMB has urged North Tyneside Council to restart its school meals service after a national report found most English secondary school menus breach health standards.
Longbenton High Scraps Two-Week October Break Despite Parent Support
Longbenton High School in North Tyneside abandons plans for a two-week October half-term after feeder primary schools raise concerns about misaligned calendars and childcare issues.
Fly-tipping fears as North Tyneside suspends fridge disposal
North Tyneside Council has suspended fridge and freezer disposal at its recycling centre due to national capacity issues, raising fly-tipping concerns.
Greens demand probe into North Tyneside nurdle spill response
North Tyneside's Green Party calls for an independent investigation into the council's handling of the nurdle spill, while the council says its immediate priority is beach clean-up.
North Tyneside food waste collections start in August
North Tyneside Council begins phased food waste collections from August 17, 2026, offering free weekly pickups for 32,000 households in phase one.
Port of Tyne's nurdle response 'should have been faster'
North Tyneside mayor Karen Clark says Port of Tyne's response to one billion nurdles spill into River Tyne should have been faster, seeking answers on speed and communication.
Meadow Well Leaders Reject 'Written Off' Label After Action Day
Community leaders in Meadow Well say the area can no longer be 'written off' after a Day of Action saw charities, council, and police showcase positive work and engage residents.
12 Emergency Throwlines Installed for Water Safety in North Tyneside
North Tyneside Council has installed 12 emergency throwlines at inland open water sites, providing permanent access to life-saving equipment and water safety information in partnership with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
North Tyneside Green Spaces at Risk from Housing Plan
North Tyneside's draft Local Plan proposes nearly 17,000 new homes by 2042, sparking backlash over Green Belt loss, infrastructure strain, and school closures.
North East Coast Heatwave Draws Crowds to Water Activities
As temperatures hit 30°C in the North East, people flock to North Tyneside beaches for paddleboarding, swimming, and jet skiing amid an amber heat warning.
Campaign Launched to Save High Borrans from Closure and Sale
A cross-party campaign group has formed to fight North Tyneside Council's planned closure and sale of High Borrans outdoor education centre.
£20m Government Cash for North Tyneside Approved
£20m in government funding has been secured to bolster communities in Chirton, Percy Main and North Shields, targeting an area identified as 'doubly disadvantaged'.
Petition to Save High Borrans Hits 2,000 Signatures
A petition to save High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre has surpassed 2,000 signatures, with public and political pressure mounting on North Tyneside Council to reverse its closure decision.
Labour councillor breaks ranks over High Borrans closure
Labour councillor Rebecca O'Keefe speaks out against North Tyneside Council's closure of High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre, claiming lack of consultation. Labour Group defends process, citing financial viability.
Youth Urged to Shape North Tyneside Draft Local Plan
Only 2% of responses to North Tyneside's draft Local Plan have come from under-25s, prompting councillors to call for more youth engagement on housing and green belt development.
Man dies after being pulled from sea at Cullercoats beach
A man in his 20s died and another is in serious condition after getting into difficulty in the sea at Cullercoats beach, North Tyneside, on Sunday evening.
Wagamama Silverlink Opens with Asian Fusion
Wagamama's new Silverlink restaurant opens August 10 after renovation. Preview offered same beloved katsu curry and gyoza, with a fresh modern interior.
OpenAI Stargate UK Plans Questioned as Site Visits Unconfirmed
Exclusive: OpenAI's Stargate UK project appears to have been a PR stunt, with no visits to key site and £20bn of £30bn investment hypothetical, raising questions over UK AI investment.
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