Business Spotlight

The lifeblood of our town — North Shields’ small businesses. Meet the makers, shopkeepers, creatives, and dreamers behind the places we love to visit. Each spotlight celebrates local pride, resilience, and the power of community.

THE EXCHANGE 1856 

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By Carol Davison      With a ‘to do’ list as long as your arm, I was surprised to find local businessman and entrepreneur Paul...

North Tyneside Business Awards 2025: North Shields Absolutely Stole the Show

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North Shields businesses dominated the North Tyneside Business Awards 2025, including The Chocolate Smiths, NUSA Studio and Durhamlane. See the full list of winners and finalists, with links and insights into the town’s growing business community.

Lui’s Café Bar: The Hidden Gem Between North Shields and Tynemouth

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Chloe Reece has recently celebrated one year of owning Lui’s — the bright and cosy café bar nestled across the road from Northumberland Park. From creative workshops and quiz nights to festive soirées, there truly is never a dull moment at Lui’s. The café bar offers a welcoming space for all, whether you’re just popping in for a sweet treat and a cuppa or joining in on one of the many events being hosted.

Local Business: Chalet ’86 – North Shields’ a Retro Gem!

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There’s nothing better than seeing a new business open its doors in North Shields, and Chalet '86 on Albion Road is already turning heads!...

Salt Market Social North Shields – Behind the Scenes of the Fish Quay’s Coolest Venue

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Barney Miller by Yevhen Slabun

Step behind the blue façade of Salt Market Social on North Shields Fish Quay. From quirky décor and eclectic street food to live music and day parties, discover how this once-empty Cosalt building became one of the town’s most exciting venues.

New Tote Bag Sponsor: Aperture Alehouse x I Love North Shields

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Limited Edition 💛 Limited Edition | In Support of Local Hospitality. The sunshine one’s here! This bold yellow tote is the newest addition to our...

Made in North Shields: Inside The Chocolate Smiths

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Inside The Chocolate Smiths’ North Shields factory, where skilled local production, sustainability and pride in place come together in award-winning chocolate manufacturing.

New sponsor alert: The Chocolate Smiths joins the ILNS Tote Bag Challenge

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The Chocolate Smiths have lent their support to ILNS and join the Tote Bag Challenge

A sweet new partnership is here in North Shields. The Chocolate Smiths have joined the I Love North Shields Tote Bag Challenge, sponsoring our bold Red Tote. Rooted in creativity and community, this cocoa-fuelled collaboration celebrates local pride while supporting independent stories, makers and projects across town — one deliciously vibrant tote at a time.

Sweet Patisserie: Baking the world a better place

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Signature Lemon Tarts from Sweet Patisserie

And the lady who wants to make that happen is Emma Carlton.  Emma is the proud owner and founder of a very successful international business,...

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