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

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By Caroline Oswald  Henry Whitfield is a fine example of what can be achieved if you remain physically active all your life. The North Shields roofer, now in his late...

Local Hero: Enigma of Jett

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By Caroline Oswald They say cats are good for your well-being, reducing stress and even lowering your blood pressure. This is certainly true for customers of the ’Enigma Tap’ micropub...

Local Hero: Rowland Lishman

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By Rachel Chapman & Kris Grey Rowland Lishman is one of North Shields’ unsung heroes. Although his name is not widely known throughout the town, more than 60 years after...

Interview LESLIE FORMAN: MENTAL HEALTH, MOSAICS AND AN OLIVE BRANCH

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Men’s mental health is commonly ignored; we’re not expected to talk about how we might be feeling down, depressed, angry or fearful and instead we’re expected to brush ourselves...

Interview: Mark Elliott | The Engine Room

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By Mark Tavender Stroll down Tanners Bank towards the Fish Quay and you could easily miss it; nestled under The Wheel House (great coffee and cake!) is one of the...

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Silverlink Park Local Nature Reserve

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Silverlink Park Local Nature Reserve (LNR) spans approximately 18 hectares in the heart of Cobalt Business Park, near the A19. It comprises the Silverlink...

I Love Trees

Meet Founder Simmie

Dockwray Square North Shields

Music: Are you Affiliated?

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