Austen Shakespeare

The future of additional special educational resources at a Gateshead primary school is now in question amid concerns both financial and operational. A public consultation has been launched on the future of Bede Community Primary School's 'Additionally Re... See more

October marks a year since North Tyneside Council launched its most radical and controversial shake-up in local education in decades. On 2 October 2025, North Tyneside Council made public its proposals to close Monkseaton Middle School and reduce the numb... See more

A furious motorist slapped with a fine for driving through a Gateshead town centre bus lane has claimed he was left with "no alternative". Gerard Mouille was returning home to South Gosforth from a trip to Gateshead's Tesco Extra on the night of September... See more

A Gateshead woman has been fined over £1,500 for an illegal fly-tip near Gateshead Stadium following a successful council investigation and prosecution. Gateshead resident Tyler Barbara Bradford has been ordered to pay £1,522 for a partially burnt fly-tip... See more

People living on the opposite side of the river to a football stadium have objected to a music event planned there. The house music event is due to take place at the Gateshead International Stadium on the 30 and 31 October, with local DJ Ben Hemsley perfo... See more