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.

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!...

The Kiln Studios in North Shields

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North Shields has just gained another brilliant addition – The Kiln Studios! Located at 2a Northumberland Street, this pottery painting studio and coffee shop is...

Q&A Victoria Print Studio

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Victoria was born and raised in the North East of England and educated at CCAD The Northern School of Art. After living in creative...

Barry’s Fruit and Veg The Heart and Soul of North Shields

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By Pauline Stewart Barry and Bernie, the dynamic duo behind Barry’s Fruit and Veg, are more than just your average grocers—they are community heroes. With...

INTERVIEW WITH VICTORIA SMITH FROM ADVERSITY TO ADVOCACY

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Victoria "Tori" Smith's life has been a testament to resilience and dedication. Having faced significant challenges, from navigating a difficult educatiovnoal.l 1 journey to...

Local Hero: Prabhu Sharma | JAPS Sports

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By Diane Wailes I’ve always been fascinated by the signage on ‘Sharma Wines,’ a traditional corner shop at the junction of North King Street...

Local Business: Emma Deborah Ward | Act Natural Performance & Nutrition

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Having trained with Musical Theatre Studios, Estill and IVA, Emma Deborah Ward is a specialist in vocal performance. Also graduating from The College of...

Local Business: Sacred Hair Studio

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We're thrilled to introduce an exciting new addition to our North Shields community—Sacred Hair Studio, founded by the talented Vic! With a passion for...

Crew Gal: Shaking Up the Live Events Scene

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By Pauline Stewart Founded by Susan French, affectionately known as Frenchie, CREW GAL emerged from a vivid vision sparked by none other than Prince’s Purple...

Podcast: Two Plastic Geordies

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By Jake Rusby For friends Jake Rusby and Dave Hemming, a long-standing joke has somehow become a reality.  The two North Shields residents have launched a...

MUST READ

John Milton Peacock: The Man Behind Coast Fest

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What started as a pint-fuelled idea in a North Shields boozer has exploded into one of the North East’s biggest grassroots music events. Meet John “Peasy” Peacock — the bucket-hatted whirlwind behind Coast Fest. From wrangling headliners to dodging cease-and-desist letters from Coachella, Peasy’s turned organised chaos into an art form. We catch up with the man who’s putting North Shields firmly on the music map — one unforgettable weekend at a time.
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