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Cotswold Lane, in Boldon Colliery.

Plans for a home in a Boldon garden are rejected for the second time

The former dog kennel site sits just off Bridle Path, in East Boldon.

Former East Boldon dog kennels could make way for new homes

Rebel's, in East Boldon.

East Boldon café and bar applies for permission to continue operating

Sycamore Care Centre, in Boldon Colliery, is seeking permission to create 15 new bedrooms as part of major expansion plans.

Care home plans to create 15 new bedrooms as part of a major expansion

Windmill sails removed as ‘all options’ are explored to replace them

More than 1,000 tonnes of food waste has been collected by Durham County Council since the launch of its food waste collection scheme in June.

County Durham hits 1,000-tonne food waste milestone

The £130million transformation of the A19 Testo's junction has received widespread praise five years after its completion.

£130million A19 junction transformation praised five years on

Whitburn residents are set to be consulted over proposals to establish a parish council for the village.

Whitburn residents set to have their say on parish council proposals

Residents across County Durham are joining hundreds of local authorities across the UK in a national food waste collection scheme.

Food caddies rolled out across County Durham

Tyne Doyle has spoken of her "worry and frustration" at trying to secure a SEND school place for her four-year-old son, Roman.

Mam left ‘worried’ over securing a SEND school place for her son

UK adventure and trampoline park operator Airhop is looking to open a new site at a unit in Boldon Business Park, South Tyneside. Credit LDRS

Plans for new trampoline park creating up to 80 jobs are unveiled

An impression of the Sheepfolds area once the regeneration scheme is complete.

Revised housing plans near SAFC ground approved

Right to left: Councillor Michael Butler, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Child Poverty and Skills at Sunderland City Council and Iain Kirkup from Together for Children at the former farmhouse which is being converted into a Complex Needs Hub.

We're converting a farm house into an 'innovative' children's home

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Reform to seize control of four more North East councils in May

The historically low rates of waste paper has led the three local authorities, which are part of the same waste management partnership, to phase out their inner bin caddies.

Paper recycling levels continue to plummet as big bin change comes

Paul Donaghy, Reform candidate for North East mayor

'Everywhere is on the table' – Inside Reform's election hopes
On May 2 last year, Nigel Farage stood in front of a crowd of jubilant supporters in Newton Aycliffe and declared “the end of two-party politics”.
Daniel Holland

New housing scheme proposed for former St Aidan's Church site in South Shields (Site pictured in March 2026)

Plans unveiled for future of long-vacant church site in South Shields

St. Nicholas Vicarage, Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside

Empty 144-year-old building could be brought back to life

Boldon Leisure Complex, South Tyneside

Major change for McDonald's, Nando's and Cineworld car park

Household food waste collections aim to stop perishable items being dumped in landfill

North East councils give update on major bin collection changes

Councillors Tracey Dixon, Joyce Welsh, Jane Carter at the site with residents Dorothy McKay and Brian Armstrong.

Major update on controversial housing development as petition grows

Council tax bills across the North East are due to rise in April

Council tax rises for every area in the North East explained

Councillors at the South Tyneside Green Party are calling for an Extraordinary Council Meeting to discuss the proposals of establishing a Whitburn Parish Council.

We’re calling for a meeting over the Whitburn Parish Council proposal

Kate Maddison-Jones

Parents react to almost £1.3m in ‘unfair’ school absence fines

Plans approved for works to facilitate self-storage development at 'eyesore' site off Shaftesbury Avenue in South Shields

Future of eyesore site near McDonald's and Tesco confirmed

Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery

Major update on 'unacceptable' plans for new house

Steve Lavelle, the Whitburn Neighbourhood Forum vice chair.

We’re calling for Whitburn to be given its own parish council
A plan to give a South Tyneside village its own parish council has been backed by residents – despite a costs warning by the borough’s top councillor.
Gareth Crickmer

Bungalows plan approved for former Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at Falstone Avenue, South Shields

Closed down Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses to be transformed

Boldon Leisure Complex, South Tyneside

Changes loom for car park near McDonald's, Nando's and Cineworld

Shields Gazette readers have reacted to KFC taking over Tim Hortons, in Boldon Colliery.

Would rather of had Wendy's or something that we don't already have

Plans for the installation of KFC signage at the former Tim Hortons site, in Boldon Colliery, have been approved.

Popular fast food chain set to take over former Tim Hortons site

Marsden Quarry, South Tyneside

Quarry near National Trust landmark wants more time for works

Image of how new 'Forgotten Army' statue would look at North Marine Park

Green light for Ray Lonsdale ‘Forgotten Army’ artwork at historic park

South Tyneside councillors have backed a new regional plan to help nature recover

Wildlife-boosting nature recovery plan moves forward

Firework Display

North East firework displays: The biggest and most popular displays

Veterinary practice Bridge Referrals lodges expansion plan for unit at Brooklands Way, Boldon Business Park

Decision in for vets' expansion with hopes for dozens of new jobs

South Tyneside Council’s junction improvement scheme to tackle 'congestion hotspot' at B1298 Abingdon Way and its junctions with Witney Way and Didcot Way

Decision on major junction overhaul to tackle congestion hotspot

A previous Ashbrooke display

Firework displays happening in and around Sunderland this year

North Lizard Riding School, Lizard Lane, South Tyneside

Verdict on riding school's bid to turn stables into holiday home

Police have seized industrial equipment believed to be used in cannabis shatter labs following a raid in Boldon.

Police seize £120,000-worth of industrial cannabis growing equipment

East Boldon lresidents Gillian Johnston and Dianne Ford, along with former Cllr Ian Forster, have expressed their concerns over housing development plans.

‘Majority of people remain opposed to development’ claim campaigners

An example of how the oyster cubes look.

'Cubes' containing 4,000 oysters deployed off the North East coast

Image of how new 'Forgotten Army' statue would look at North Marine Park

Evocative sculpture to get permanent new home under new plans

Major refurbishment plan submitted for McDonald's restaurant at South Tyneside leisure complex

Fate of massive revamp for McDonald's sealed as verdict delivered

South Shields Town Hall

Council backs down from appeal for 202 homes amid government threat

Thousands took part in the 2025 Great North Run.

I was at the Great North Run and it showcases the best of the region

Since closing its doors in 2012, the site has been the target of break-ins and deliberate fires

Fate of fire-ravaged eyesore pub settled after planning showdown

North Lizard Riding School, Lizard Lane, South Tyneside

People could soon be living and sleeping in stables under fresh plans

North East councils' debt hits £4.3bn after £12m jump in last year

South Tyneside Council submits plan for junction improvement scheme to tackle 'congestion hotspot' at B1298 Abingdon Way and its junctions with Witney Way and Didcot Way

Major junction upgrade plan unveiled for notorious congestion hotspot

Major refurbishment plan submitted for McDonald's restaurant at South Tyneside leisure complex

McDonald's wants big refurb to bring speedier service and fresh look

Britannia Inn, Cleadon

Bosses push for pub makeover to boost safety and smarten appearance

Opening of South Tyneside Local Plan hearings

Housing blueprint that will change area forever sparks backlash

A staff member at Nando's, in Boldon, was spotted preparing chicken at a customer table.

Nando’s worker spotted preparing chicken at a customer table

North Lizard Riding School, Lizard Lane, South Tyneside

Verdict in on plans to turn green belt stables into homes

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