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I Love North Shields has unveiled a new limited-edition tote bag in collaboration with Norham High School , marking a celebration of community identity, creativity and the values that underpin one of the town’s leading comprehensive schools.

Last updated: January 2026By: I Love North Shields North Shields is no longer in the “planning to regenerate” phase — it is actively changing. Several...

I wonder if you know what is on the top floor of Asda in North Shields? I didn’t until recently but it’s a massive hangar of a place, home to The Blyth and Tyne Model Railway Society. It was a hive of activity on the night I visited, when I was shown around by Trevor, the secretary, and Lee, the treasurer. Trevor has a background in Education (was Vice Principle of Blyth Community College) but since he retired has had more time to devote to building train models and layout, as well as travelling to check on real-life trains and tracks etc. Trevor’s family worked on the railways and both men’s enthusiasm for model trains goes back to childhood when they were given train sets by their parents. Trevor envies Lee, however, as he gets to drive real trains in his day job for Northern Trains. What I took from my visit is the commitment to detail the members have and the authenticity of the rail layouts. All of the layouts are based on existing (or past) rail locations. As one of the members, Louis, said, “The best way is to look at the real thing in person.”  After that, as Trevor told me, it’s a case of, “Concept, make a plan, then build.”

There is much interest in the planned redevelopment of the former Tyne Brand factory on North Shields Fish Quay.  Local residents and businesses are looking...

At the heart of North Shields, the Fish Quay is far more than a scenic waterfront. As the UK’s largest prawn port, it lands vast quantities of langoustines and fresh fish each year, supplying kitchens locally and nationwide. From boat to plate, seafood travels mere metres before reaching restaurants like Just Italy and Phil's Place. This is a town that feeds the nation — and serves its own catch with pride.

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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...

A spectacular highlight event as part of the North Shields 800 celebrations will see the River Tyne at the Fish Quay filled with a...