The Shields Gazette

The Shields Gazette, founded in 1849, is a daily newspaper that prides itself on being the oldest evening newspaper outside of London in the UK. Initially launched as a weekly publication called the North and South Shields Gazette and Northumberland and Durham Advertiser, it transitioned to a daily evening format following the repeal of Stamp Duty in 1855. Eventually, it adopted the name Shields Gazette and Shipping Telegraph.

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Scaffolder punched police officer in the face in a South Tyneside street

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Gareth Crickmer

A hothead South Tyneside scaffolder punched a policeman in the face when he recklessly stepped into a street commotion involving his dad. Tony Foggon, 32, watched in fury as the officer defensively pushed his father away in Glasgow Road, Brockley Whins, on Wednesday, May 11. Foggon, also of Glasgow Road, moved forward and bashed the sergeant, leaving him in pain, prosecutor Emily Hunt said.
South Shields man caught drink driving for the third time thanks to CCTV operators

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Gareth Crickmer

A South Tyneside man was caught drink driving for a third time when he fell foul of sharp-eyed CCTV operators, a court heard. Paul Wright, 60, downed three pints of lager after work and then drove via Crossgate towards his home in Mowbray Road, South Shields.
Schak visits Newcastle’s Military Preparation College in celebration of Armed Forces Week

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

North East music star Schak has paid a visit to Newcastle’s Military Preparation College. In celebration of Armed Forces Week, North East DJ and music producer Schak has paid a visit to the Military Preparation College (MPCT), in Walker. During the visit, he was able to witness first-hand the life-changing work that the academy is doing to shape the futures of young people across the region.
South Tyneside MPs among Labour rebels aiming to stop the Government’s welfare reforms

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

Both South Tyneside MPs have shown their support to killing the Government’s welfare reforms. Emma Lewell, Member of Parliament for South Shields, and Kate Osborne, Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East, are among more than 100 Labour rebels who are looking to kill the Government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill.
We’re so proud that our suicide loss support charity has received a prestigious award

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

A South Shields-based suicide loss support charity has received prestigious recognition. Billy’s Lifeline, based in South Shields, has revealed that they have been awarded the President’s Award of Merit from the Society of Bereavement Practitioners (SBP). The charity, which was formed in 2024, received the prestigious award for its dedication, compassion and contributions to bereavement care.
'Live your life’ - Vicky Pattison speaks out about ‘unattainable’ beauty standards

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

Vicky Pattison has called for women to stop pursuing ‘unattainable’ beauty goals. North East TV personality Vicky Pattison is urging women to “embrace life” rather than chasing “unattainable” beauty standards. The 37-year-old spoke out on the RISE with Roxie podcast, hosted by Roxie Nafousi. The former I'm A Celebrity winner highlighted to women that when they die, those closest to them won’t comment on how they looked but instead, remember all the fond memories that they had shared together.
This £1.2million Cleadon bungalow comes complete with its very own vegetable garden

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

If you’re a gardener, then this home could be perfect for you. This five-bedroom home, on West Park Road, in Cleadon, has been brought to the property market by Michael Hodgson for an asking price of £1.2million. The property boasts multiple reception rooms, four bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, its own vegetable garden, and more.
I love the look and layout of this £475,000 Cleadon home’s family room

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

This Cleadon home is perfect for families. This three-bedroom home, on Charlton Grove, in Cleadon, has been brought to the property market by Browns Estate Agents for offers in the region of £475,000. The property boasts a spacious reception room, two bathrooms, a full wrap-around garden, and more, but perhaps the biggest selling point of the property is its family room.
These are the top 19 North East restaurants, according to Tripadvisor reviews

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

Tripadvisor has revealed the top North East restaurants. The North East has a wealth of top restaurants and many of them are well reviewed on Tripadvisor. So we’ve put together a list of 19 venues, all of which have a 4.9* or above Tripadvisor rating. Take a look through at some of the North East’s best restaurants. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at https://www.yourworld.net/submit/.
I’m going to run around 1,200 miles back home to South Shields from Madrid

3 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

A South Shields runner is preparing to take on his next huge challenge. Joe Larkin, the owner of South Shields-based running club Believe to Run, has announced his latest mammoth challenge just less than a year on after he ran from the borough to Paris. The 30-year-old has revealed that starting on August 3, he will be running home to South Shields from the Spanish capital of Madrid - covering approximately 1,200 miles over the course of 28 days.