When the Light Goes Out

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When the Light Goes Out rebuilding a father-son bond

When the Light Goes Out by Alex Wright Growing up as a young boy of divorced parents is a storm of love, loss, fear, and...

From the Roofs of North Shields to the Roof of the World 

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Meet Henry Whitfield — a North Shields roofer who’s spent over 40 years climbing rooftops and mountains alike. In his late seventies, he’s just returned from a solo trip to the Himalayas, proving adventure has no age limit. Read his inspiring journey from the roofs of North Shields to the roof of the world.

Local Hero: Enigma of Jett

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Meet Jett — the adventurous black cat of the Enigma Tap in North Shields. Beloved by locals, he’s a pint-sized legend with a story to tell.

Local Hero: Rowland Lishman

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Rowland Lishman

By Rachel Chapman & Kris Grey Rowland Lishman is one of North Shields’ unsung heroes. Although his name is not widely known throughout the town,...

Local Hero: Charles McManus

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By Sarah Storer A North Shields’ teen has raised nearly £7,000 for charity by running the entire length of the Tyne & Wear Metro system...

Gay Keenaghan | Oldest survivor of the Kindertransport

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From escaping Nazi-occupied Vienna to finding a new home in North Shields, Gabriele Keenaghan’s life tells a powerful story of bravery, resilience, and hope.

LONG WAY FROM HJEM: NORTH SHIELDS COUPLE SWAP THE FISH QUAY FOR THE DEEP BLUE SEA

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Hello, sailors! Meet Faye and Rob, along with their adventurous dog Yewy, who embarked on a life-changing journey that started right here in North...

Local Artist: JOCK MOONEY | COLLAGE ART

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Jock creates large scale collages using his own original photographs in both lurid colour and black and white - partly inspired by his experience...

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...

A Life At Sea

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By Diane Wailes If you’d met Robert Triggs it wouldn’t have taken you long to work out what he did for a living! With an...

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Crossing attendant Heather McKean

Local hero: Meet beloved lollipop lady Heather McKean

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Every morning and afternoon on Coach Lane, a little zebra crossing becomes a place of joy, thanks to Heather McKean. Dressed in her hi-vis and armed with her trusty lollipop, Heather isn't just a crossing attendant—she's a local legend. With high fives, warm smiles, and an uncanny ability to remember every name, she turns a simple road crossing into a daily dose of sunshine. For the children (and even a few grumpy drivers), Heather is more than a friendly face—she’s a highlight of the day.
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