Jarrow11 hrs agoThe North East areas bidding for Town of CultureTowns across Northumberland, Tyneside and County Durham submit bids for the inaugural competition.11 hrs ago18 Mar 2026Two more towns submit culture prize bidsA shortlist will be chosen after the closing date for expressions of interest on 31 March.18 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Chip shop attackers robbed victim of necklaceConnor Wade and his stepfather, who has since died, used "gratuitous" violence, a court hears.10 Mar 202625 Feb 2026'Build a shipyard museum before it's too late'A petition to create a permanent tribute to shipbuilding on the River Tyne sees 600 signatures.25 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Council's first-class train travel 'out of touch'South Tyneside Council is the only one in north-east England which pays for first-class train tickets.5 Feb 20264 Jan 2026Restoration hopes for seagrass plantings schemeThe seagrass plants grown in Hartlepool are bedding in at sites near Jarrow and Alnmouth.4 Jan 202628 Dec 2025Police warn not to take stolen chemist drugsPolice are investigating after the drugs were stolen from a chemist in Jarrow, South Tyneside.28 Dec 202527 Dec 2025New cemetery planned as available graves dwindleJarrow Cemetery has about 20 years worth of burial space left, sparking a search for an alternative.27 Dec 202524 Nov 2025Drunken 'fools' had frenzied fight at stationTwo rival groups were initially joking with each other before violence erupted, a court hears.24 Nov 2025...
