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Behind one quiet Monkseaton doorstep lived a woman whose story spanned continents and history. Gladys Margai — once a North Shields typist — became the wife of Sierra Leone’s first Prime Minister. A love story like no other.

By Arthur Andrews Photos courtesy of Heaton History Group The opening of the North Shields Cycling Grounds at the junction of Hawkeys Lane and Cleveland Road...

Taj from the Beacon Centre visits businesses in their new Bedford Street premises and shares an encouraging update on construction, relocation and plans for...

he I Love North Shields Vintage Market returns to Salt Market Social on North Shields Fish Quay on Sunday 25 October 2026, with vintage traders, food, live music, DJs and a social until 7pm. Entry is free and tickets are available now.

At I Love North Shields, we've always believed that the best ideas come from the community. Over the past two years, we've had the privilege...

By Noreen Rees I’m met at the gate of Northumberland Park in North Shields by Gillian Szafranski, and we set off on a run. I...

Last week saw the opening of the new Fred Hodson Suite at Pearey House Centre for Visually Impaired, the historic North Shields establishment that...

North Shields families are raising £13,500 for Tommy’s Den, a new sensory garden at Addison Street Short Break Care Home, with Archie’s marathon walk leading the final push.

A sold-out reunion by The Pirates at King Street Social became a powerful tribute to Janine Turnbull, raising vital funds for Motor Neurone Disease research. Led by her husband John, Team Janine has already raised £45,000 in her memory — and the night carried that mission forward. With emotional performances, community solidarity and a surprise appearance from Sam Fender, the event proved this was more than a gig — it was a declaration of lasting love and defiant hope.

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.