The Shields Gazette

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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  • 1 day ago | shieldsgazette.com | Dominic Scurr

    Newcastle United are facing fresh competition for the signing of James Trafford after agreeing personal terms with the goalkeeper last summer. Burnley rejected two bids from Newcastle for Trafford last summer and are now in a stronger negotiating position after earning promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt. The last 12 months has also seen Trafford’s value increase after the 22-year-old kept 29 clean sheets in 45 appearances for The Clarets.

  • 2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Dominic Scurr

    Two of Newcastle United’s European rivals are set to face the wrath of UEFA for breaching financial rules. Newcastle are understood to be compliant with both Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules as well as UEFA’s financial rules as they prepare to return to Champions League football next season.

  • 2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Nic Marko

    Community safety chiefs are going into schools as part of ongoing work to tackle a rising number of deliberate grassland and rubbish fires in parts of South Tyneside. It comes after the latest meeting of Hebburn Community Area Forum (CAF) heard there had been increasing numbers of deliberate secondary blazes in the region over recent months. These are incidents which feature smaller outdoor fires not involving people or property.

  • 2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Dominic Scurr

    Newcastle United are looking to bolster their squad in preparation for the 2025-26 Premier League and Champions League. Newcastle will be looking to make some big moves in the transfer market this summer after successfully navigating PSR troubles and securing a return to the Champions League. The return to the Champions League brings with it added challenges for Eddie Howe and his squad, as well as additional rules to adhere to.

  • 2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Nic Marko

    A decision to demolish a tower block and rehouse its elderly residents is to go before a council scrutiny committee for examination after a valid call-in request was lodged. South Tyneside Council’s Labour cabinet recently agreed plans for the future of Durham Court, the last remaining residential high-rise building in Hebburn.