North Tyneside Council6 days agoHigh memorial bench demand leads to restrictionsSouth Tyneside says it paused memorial bench applications last summer. 6 days ago16 Mar 2026Under-threat middle school saved from closure Monkseaton Middle School will expand its year groups in order to secure its future.16 Mar 202614 Mar 2026How much is council tax rising in your area?Eight of the region's 14 authorities are imposing maximum 4.99% tax rises from April.14 Mar 20261 Mar 2026Homelessness rates remain high, council saysThe main reason for homelessness is someone being asked to leave by family, a report says.1 Mar 202612 Feb 2026Payout for child left without education for a yearNorth Tyneside Council pays the child's family compensation over failings in the case12 Feb 20269 Feb 2026Former mayor 'honoured' by Freedom of BoroughDame Norma Redfearn says she will "cherish" the honour after serving as mayor for 12 years.9 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Residents object to plans for homes on green beltNorth Tyneside Council is planning to build 2,000 homes on land near Earsdon.30 Jan 202626 Jan 2026More seaside sauna cabin plans submittedIt is claimed the proposal will "bring back a new life" to the Whitley Bay promenade area.26 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Fender's home to bid for UK Town of Culture 2028North Shields is entering the competition on the back of its 800th anniversary last year.23 Jan 2026...
