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Celebrating the Launch of Veronica: A Lifelong Dream Fulfilled

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By Caroline Oswald On the first day of his boat-building apprenticeship at the age of 16, my dad could havehardly predicted that he would continue to employ his skills over...

Local Hero: Dot the Lollipop

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By Caroline Oswald Dorothy Ann Thompson MBE, who sadly passed away last month, was better known as, ‘Dot the Lollipop’, even to friends and family.  The ‘lollipop lady’ for St Joseph’s...

Reconstructing South Shields Lighthouse: A Storm Recovery Story

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By Caroline Oswald When structural engineer Rob Ratcliffe moved from Scotland to North Shields in 2022, he could not have imagined that he would be faced with the onerous task...

Meet Barry Hutchings: The Man with a Passion for Hats

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By Pauline Stewart | Photography by Lisa Young Barry Hutchings has a passion for hats that spans continents and eras, from sleek fedoras to bold fezzes. His fascination with hats...

Interview Local Author: Daniel Tawse

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Leap headfirst into the unknown Growing up in North Shields, how did the community and environment shape your perspective on life and relationships, especially in the context of your novels? What...

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