North Tyneside Council2 days agoStatue to 'remarkable' woman who escaped slaveryA statue is unveiled to Mary Ann Macham who fled from Virginia to North Shields in the 1830s.2 days ago3 days agoShipwreck's heavy keel still to be removedTynemouth resident Richard Weir says the wreckage is a "massive risk" to beach-goers.3 days ago3 Nov 2025Animal sanctuary lost to pupils if school shutsThe animal club at Monkseaton Middle School is a "lifeline" for pupils, the head teacher says. 3 Nov 20251 Nov 2025Stay away from boat wreckage, beach-goers warnedA Tynemouth councillor urges people to wait for the vessel's remains to be removed by authorities.1 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Plans explored to rebuild island causewayNorth Tyneside Council says it is "exploring options" to rebuild the ageing St Mary's causeway.28 Oct 202524 Oct 2025College to be demolished to make way for new homesQueen Alexandra Sixth Form College in North Shields is being replaced by 47 homes.24 Oct 202521 Oct 2025'No plans' to extend schools consultationNorth Tyneside Council says six weeks is enough to gather views on plans to close and merge schools.21 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Families and staff rally against school closure The council plans to close Monkseaton Middle School and merge others to tackle falling pupil numbers.16 Oct 202512 Oct 2025Yacht abandoned in bay a month ago vandalisedNorth Tyneside Council says the vessel left in King Edward's Bay is the responsibility of the owner.12 Oct 2025...
