Meet David Jackson, the photographer behind Pretty Urban, bringing original urban photography and bespoke artwork to Common Ground in North Shields.

Discover Common Ground, the new indoor market at North Shields' Beacon Centre, bringing together independent shops, vintage traders, makers and creatives.

Meet McCormick, the North East band bringing upbeat indie-pop songs and an acoustic sound to the Play the Market stage at Salt Market Social.

Northern singer-songwriter Oliver Thomas Armstrong, who will perform at the I Love North Shields Vintage Market on Sunday 25 October 2026.

The I Love North Shields Vintage Market has revealed its full live music line-up for the Autumn Edition at Salt Market Social on Sunday 25 October. More than 50 independent vintage traders will take over two floors of the Fish Quay venue, accompanied by food, drink and a full programme of live entertainment from 10am until 7pm.

You don't need a passport to experience a little Scandinavian culture. From Viking history and Nordic-inspired cafés to beachfront saunas, independent shops and coastal walks, discover how North Shields and the wider North Tyneside coast connect us with our North Sea neighbours.