Whitley Bay

Artist's impressions of the finished project

Landmark North East hotel transformed

Retired miner John Wood, 86, of Washington who has looked back on his days when he worked on the Metro system.

I had a key role in preventing subsidence damaging the Metro lines

Sharks, ice, bacteria... nothing will keep the cold water bathers from their daily dip. Image produced by AI image generator Dall-E

Dippers turn the air blue

Take a look at our 29 family-friendly activities taking place in the North East over the 2025 Easter holidays.

29 Easter activities for all the family in the North East

News from 1985 when a Penshaw couple made the headlines for their Come Dancing success.

The Penshaw couple who made it to the finals of Come Dancing

Children from Astravaganza Entertainment's Summer School during rehearsals for Annie - The Musical.

Astravaganza Entertainment's production of Annie Supports the Southport Dance Em...

Pablo Eggsgobao in Sunderland - a look at the menu

Chorus group Tyneside A Cappella.

Choirs give Bruce Springsteen and Abba an a cappella twist for good causes

Stock picture c/o Pixabay.

Plans approved for ‘self-service’ dog wash station at sea front

The Northern Lights are a majestic natural phenomenon

The best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK this winter

Luxery travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has listed its best beaches in the UK

Condé Nast Traveller best beaches within two-hour drive of Sunderland

Stock picture c/o Pixabay.

Plans for ‘self-service’ dog wash station at seafront

Gareth Tibbs caught rare footage of the whale swimming in waters off the shore of St Mary’s Island.

Wildlife enthusiast captures rare footage of whale in British waters

Connor Jackson, 16, has connections to Sunderland.

Concerns grow for missing teenager who has connections to Sunderland

Our Childline counsellors know how much the online world means to children, and how upsetting some aspects of it can be.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: On your marks and join Paul’s incredible fundraising efforts

Alastair, Elaine, Mark and Mary Rennie.

Heartbreak for daughter as father and brother die within days of each other from...
A heartbroken woman has opened up about the pain of losing both her father and brother to Covid-19.
David Sedgwick

Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared to get a little confused about his North East geography following a visit to the region.

Picture: Hollie Adams/PA

Boris Johnson appears to be a little confused with his North East geography

Britain’s best seaside destinations ranked in Which?’s annual survey.

North East village named Britain's best seaside destination

Mark Carruthers' non-league column.

Mark Carruthers: North Shields worthy title winners but patience is still key

Mark Carruthers returns with his five games to watch.

Five to Watch: Non-league expert Mark Carruthers returns with his pick of the fe...

Metro passengers will be able to enjoy a free hot drink at some stations during December.

Here is where you can get a FREE hot drink when using the Metro in December

Aldi wants to build new stores in Sunderland and Houghton.

Aldi reveals plans to build new stores in Sunderland and Houghton

Northern Goals returns with our non-league expert Mark Carruthers.

Northern Goals: Our non-league expert Mark Carruthers returns for a new season

Mark Carruthers returns with his non-league column.

Mark Carruthers: The Ebac Northern League football famine is over and it's back ...

Vampire facials leave your fangs so smooth ... and your wallet so empty!

RICHARD ORD: Vampire facials to keep you young? So long suckers...

Aldi is looking for new sites across Sunderland and South Tyneside

Supermarket chain Aldi looks for new sites across Sunderland and South Tyneside

Mark Carruthers' non-league column.

Mark Carruthers: Excitement and anticipation are not limited to Sunderland, Newc...
It is safe to say that the North East’s ‘big three’ have vastly different targets for the remainder of the 2020/21 season and the mood could hardly be different across Wearside, Teesside and Tyneside.
Mark Carruthers

Northern League club Whitley Bay faced Ukrainian Super League side Metalist Kharkiv. Picture by Julian Tyley.

'It was a pretty mad evening' - Memories of the time Whitley Bay hosted Ukrainia...

Martin Skipworth died at Sunderland Royal Hospital earlier this month.

North East search under way to find pensioner's family following hospital death

Last year, a child contacted Childline every 25 seconds, with many going on to speak to a counsellor. These volunteers have been specially trained to provide counselling sessions for children and young people.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: The volunteers who work to support children in need

Mark Carruthers' non-league verdict

Mark Carruthers: Non-league football on Wearside is thriving

Andrew Johnson in action, picture by Joe Gorman.

Mark Carruthers' non-league winners and losers

Donald Fear celebrated his Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? victory with a trip to the North East.

Millionaire winner raves about North East holiday

For the Love of the North's Sunderland print

Sunderland landmarks feature in rainbow artwork in aid of NHS charity

A pod of bottlenose dolphins has been spotted along the North East coast. Photo: Stuart Baines

Pod of bottlenose dolphins spotted off North East coast

Metro teams have an order of priority for getting passengers moving again in event of system problems.

Metro emergency plans revealed: The stations which get priority in event of a 'c...

Sunderland RCA lost to Whickham.

Ryhope CW bounce back against Whitley Bay while Sunderland RCA fall to Whickham

Sunderland City Council chief executive Patrick Melia.

A tale of two cities for Sunderland City Council’s chief executive Patrick Melia

Spanish City, Whitley Bay

Brunching at the £10m renovation of Spanish City in Whitley Bay + 5 other top sp...

A range of stall holders will be offering their good at this weekend's event.

Free Bank Holiday festival offers food for thought as it makes its return to Sou...

Laura Weightman, who enjoyed a fast lap at the Elswick Relays.

Green wins North Tyneside 10km despite unwelcome guest

The Proper Food and Drink Festival will be hosted in South Shields in May.

Food festival ready to serve seafront crowds as it returns for bank holiday week...

Carol Door has gone missing.

Renewed appeal to find missing woman Carol Door after fresh sightings

Durham and Northumberland Rugby between Sunderland RFC (white) and Whitley Bay Rockcliffe, played at Ashbrooke Sports Ground, Sunderland.

Shocked Sunderland challenged to bounce back as they welcome Gosforth in histori...

Durham and Northumberland Rugby between Sunderland RFC (white) and Whitley Bay Rockcliffe, played at Ashbrooke Sports Ground, Sunderland.

Discipline and decision-making cost Sunderland in top-of-the-table clash with Wh...

A flood warning is in place for Roker seafront today due to high tides and high winds combine.

Flood warning issued for Sunderland seafront due to high tides and strong winds

Money. That's "m", "o", "n"........

Richard Ord: Spell-bound by customer service

Ian Chandler

Northern League: Ian Chandler takes charge at Bishop Auckland

People have been warned to watch out for waves driven by high winds lashing seafront areas.

Flood alert for North East coast as high winds set to whip up waves

Sunderland Harrier Ian Dixon, far right, leads the Durham Cathedral Veterans relay race.

Sunderland Harriers' Marathon man Ian Dixon ready for London debut

Sunderland RCA's Michael Charlton (red/white) hit the sixth goal in last night's win at Whitley Bay.

Northern League: Super RCA turn on the style to hit Whitley Bay for six

Picture by Richard Ord

Weather brings tree down into house in North East street

Washington (red) take on Sunderland RCA earlier this month

Northern League: Whitley Bay add to woes of lowly Washington in close-fought cla...

A host of organisations were involved in the call out to a section of the coast near Whitley Bay earlier today. Photo by Press Association.

Police release name of man after body is found on North East beach

Body found on North East beach

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