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There’s more to North Shields than meets the eye. From heritage walks and coastal art to hidden gems and community stories — explore our town and the people who make it special.

Sam Fender’s Official Number 1 and the North Shields walk that shaped him

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Sam Fender and the musical score to Hypersonic Missiles outside North East Snooker Centre on Queen Alexandra Road (image credit: ILNS)

Sam Fender has landed another Official Number 1, putting North Shields back in the national spotlight. Explore the hometown landmarks, lyrics and local venues that shaped his rise from Tyneside teen to chart-topping artist.

Historic Royal Visit Painting Unveiled in North Shields

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As part of the North Shields 800 celebrations, a long-overlooked piece of local maritime heritage was brought back into the spotlight today with the unveiling of a newly restored oil painting titled The Royal Visit to the Tyne, August 1884, by North Shields-born artist John Davison Liddell (1859–1942).

North Shields at Christmas | Support Local & Shop Indie This Festive Season

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This Christmas, we’ve turned a classic festive song into something very North Shields – a love letter to our independent businesses, makers, cafés, artists...

North Shields Unveils Powerful New Statue Honouring Mary Ann Macham

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Mary Ann Macham statue with sculptor artist Keith Barrett

North Shields has marked a powerful moment in its 800-year history with the unveiling of a new bronze statue honouring Mary Ann Macham — an enslaved woman who escaped a plantation in Virginia, survived a dangerous transatlantic journey, and began a new life of freedom in this town on Christmas Day, 1831.

New Business Award NUSA STUDIO

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Discover NUSA Studio, the new Bali-inspired makeup and luxury ear piercing studio in The Exchange 1856, North Shields. Founded by local artist Amy Bewick, the serene “Bali Luxe” space offers bridal makeup, editorial looks and curated ear piercing.

Robert “Mouseman” Thompson in North Shields: A Hidden Legacy and Carved Mice

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his in-depth feature traces the story of Robert “Mouseman” Thompson — the Yorkshire craftsman famous for his carved mice — and uncovers his unexpected footprint in North Shields, from Mouseman furniture in St Columba’s church to the 1958 Wooden Dolly in Northumberland Square.

Eddy from Tyneside Life Explores North Shields: The Streets & History You Thought You Knew

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Eddy from Tyneside Life visits North Shields to uncover hidden stories, local history and familiar faces. Watch the video and explore the town in a fresh way.

Mushroom Meander with the Natural History Society of Northumbria

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Mushroom Meander with the Natural History Society of Northumbria. We went along to the Mushroom Meander at Gosforth Nature Reserve on Tuesday 4 November, and honestly, it was the perfect way to spend a crisp autumn morning. Led by Ellie Davison, the walk took us along the Ouse Burn Way — a surprisingly wild stretch right in the heart of the city.

Discover North Shields: History, Heritage and a New Creative Future

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Community celebrates mural North Shields No4 by Anthony Downie. Photo by Wayne Bordoli

Discover North Shields — a coastal town of heritage, heart and creativity. From the historic Fish Quay to new music, art and community projects, explore the stories shaping its future with I Love North Shields.

Community Care at Pet Fare North Shields | Claire’s Heart for People & Pets

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Nearly 30 years at Pet Fare, Claire Hull has built more than a pet shop — she’s built a lifeline. Discover her incredible acts of kindness in North Shields.

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Serenading the Streets: The Spanish City Rollers

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If you’ve yet to experience the Spanish City Rollers in full swing, you’re missing a musical spectacle as unmistakably upbeat as a seagull strutting along the Whitley Bay shoreline. This vibrant brass ensemble has become a beloved fixture of North Tyneside, blending swanky brass lines, sunny melodies, and their trademark Hawaiian shirts into a feel-good soundtrack for the community.
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