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The Iron Man: literary legend Peter Mortimer
Step inside the Cullercoats home of poet, playwright and Iron Press founder Peter Mortimer and you enter a world of myth, manuscripts and fearless imagination. In this candid interview, he reflects on five decades of radical writing, from “Broke Through Britain” to time spent in Shatila refugee camp, and his deep ties to North Shields. Thoughtful, witty and still chasing new challenges, Mortimer proves creativity has no finishing line.
Interview exclusive: Simon Donald – him off the Viz
Dive into our exclusive interview with Simon Donald, the irreverent force behind Viz and infamous characters like Sid the Sexist. From launching a 12-page cult comic in a Newcastle bedroom to selling a million copies an issue, Simon reflects on family, fame and life beyond Viz. With tales of rock stars, stand-up and North Shields roots, this is the story of the man far beyond ‘Him off the Viz.’
Business Spotlight: Apex Pro Fitness
Building Apex Pro Fitness on Standards, Structure and Community There’s a difference between opening a gym and building a culture. When you speak to Danny Ponton,...
Everyday culture: from port to plate
At the heart of North Shields, the Fish Quay is far more than a scenic waterfront. As the UK’s largest prawn port, it lands vast quantities of langoustines and fresh fish each year, supplying kitchens locally and nationwide. From boat to plate, seafood travels mere metres before reaching restaurants like Just Italy and Phil's Place. This is a town that feeds the nation — and serves its own catch with pride.
Salt Market Social’s Crossing the Tyne showcase delivers young talent with tons of potential
North Shields’ next generation of music stars may already be stepping into the spotlight. At Salt Market Social’s intimate Loading Bay gig, Steve Willis’ youth showcases are proving that teenage talent is anything but amateur. From soulful soloist Sam Iduorobo to the swaggering, original sounds of headliners The Paradimes, four young acts delivered performances brimming with confidence, personality and serious promise. Not just “good for their age,” these are musicians finding their voice — and their audience. If history has taught us anything, it’s that today’s showcase could be tomorrow’s headline act.
Match Report: NUWFC vs Ipswich Town Women’s FC
After two months away, Mark Stutt was back at Gateshead International Stadium to watch Newcastle United Women take on Ipswich Town — and it proved a frustrating return. A brilliant, looping strike from Beth Lumsden lit up a dominant first-half display, but the Lasses were pegged back and couldn’t turn control into victory. With promotion ambitions stalling, it took a late save from Anna Tamminen to rescue a point on a sobering afternoon.
I Love North Shields Vintage Market | Handpicked. Reimagined.
This spring, I Love North Shields launches a celebration of everyday heritage, local stories and creative reuse. Handpicked vintage, antiques and objects with a past sit alongside music, making and style that shaped ordinary life. Slow down, browse with curiosity, and rediscover things made to last: workwear, vinyl, books, ceramics and one-off finds chosen for their character and story. A relaxed, nostalgic day rooted in the past, reimagined for now, with music, making, and local creativity throughout.
Tyneside Americana Blues Festival | Folk flock from far and wide for fun festival finale
We recall three days of music, memories and tartan as fans from the UK and beyond gathered at King Street Club for the Tyneside Americana Blues Festival finale in North Shields.
The Next Gen Project: A Youth-Led Vision for North Shields
North Shields has always been shaped by its young people — their creativity, energy and ideas. Yet too often, young voices are missing from how the town is represented, remembered and imagined. Next Gen is a proposed new project from I Love North Shields in collaboration with Miriam Robson, designed to change that. Currently in development and subject to funding, Next Gen aims to create a youth-led edition of the I Love North Shields magazine, co-created with young people and rooted in their lived experience of the town today. This is not about telling young people what to say. It’s about creating the conditions for them to speak for themselves.
UK Launches First-Ever Town of Culture Competition — Why This Matters for North Shields
The UK Government has launched a brand-new cultural initiative: the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition. This nationwide opportunity invites towns from across the United Kingdom to tell their unique stories, build cultural programmes that bring communities together, and compete for a transformational cultural prize — helping towns of all sizes to unlock increased pride, creativity and economic growth.
