Long queues form outside Boots's pharmacy in the centre of South Shields

Mountain Rescue Search England undertake underwater escape training at South Shields Marine School

Green Fingers Garden Centre opens in South Shields

Queues form outside Greggs, in The Nook, South Shields, as the bakery giant begins reopening stores on a trial basis.

Northumberland Freemasons donate £10,000 to Dragonfly Cancer Trust

Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses Sunderland pensioners angry over loss of winter fuel payments

Proof that Sunderland fans are the best

An alternative to Xmas dinner: Sicilian NQ

Favourite moments of the year

SAFC stars bring festive cheer to sick children with Christmas visit to Sunderland Royal Hospital

Northern Lights Newcastle is the perfect Christmas activity

Northern Lights at Leazes Park

Take a look inside the Metrocentre's Elf Academy

South Tyneside headlines 16 December 2024: ‘Predator’ had sex with schoolgirl

Newcastle United 4-0 Leicester City: Joe Buck match reaction

Five things to do in South Tyneside - December 16-22, 2024

Pets2impress releases The Santa Paws to spread Christmas joy

Party time for South Tyneside's nanas and grandads

The night you queued for hours to see Little Mix

Newcastle United facing crucial seven days - Joe Buck's festive preview

Cross country running: The school lesson you loved or loathed

A Million Blankets is coming to South Shields' Customs House

Westoe Colliery Brass Band at South Shields' Amphitheatre

South Tyneside headlines 9 December 2024: Ex lecturer jailed for trying to murder partner with knife

Newcastle United 3-3 Liverpool: Joe Buck match reaction

South Tyneside in the 1960s