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Shields Gazette
Forget the noise, the Budget had important wins for our region
Despite all the noise, if you look at the details, the budget brought some really important wins for our region after years of campaigning from MPs, including myself, who have consistently pressed for our communities to be put first.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Reminder to apply for free Priority Services Register
Northern Gas Networks reminds Sheilds residents to apply to join the free Priority Services Register for extra support this winter.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Just what I always wanted (not): Receive gifts gracefully
Whatever you think about Christmas - wonderful, a tyranny, excessive, irrelevant - the chances are that at some point during festivities, you will have to unwrap a present in front of the person who chose it for you, write Elizabeth Stokoe, professor of social interaction, Loughborough University, and Jessica Robles, lecturer in social psychology, Loughborough University.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Sex offender told mum fake name to hide his past
A sex offender used an alias to trick a mum-of-two into allowing him to get close to her two teenage children, a court heard.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Three in five disabled people out of work in South Tyneside last year
Only two out of five disabled people in South Tyneside were in work last year, new figures show.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
United blow as AFCON's Cats CAN play in Wear-Tyne derby
Sunderland have been handed a major boost ahead of their clash with Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, December 14.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Residents' gifts of toys for children
A yearly toy collective initiative has taken place in South Shields.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
It's the most wonderful / stressful time of the year
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many Brits it's also the most stressful time of the year.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
New dog mince pies has pups lining up for a festive taste
This Christmas, Aldi is making tails wag across the nation as it announces its brand-new Dog Mince Pies (£4.99, four pack).
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Generation gap is spelled out in black and white for all
The dawn of colour television provides quite a useful line in the sand by which to judge whether one can be considered an old timer or not.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Slow down recorded
Annual house price growth softened to reach 1.8 per cent in November, from 2.4 per cent in October, according to an index.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
What Black Cats' strongest XI will look like during upcoming AFCON
A crucial and challenging period in Sunderland's season is now fast approaching, with the club set to lose seven senior players in December for at least a fortnight and potentially around a month due to their involvement in the African Cup Of Nations.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Andre Rieu is up for adding some festive fun to classical music
On the record
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Woods left frustrated by recovery from surgery
Tiger Woods admitted his recovery from a back operation is not as quick as he would like, meaning he cannot put a date on his return to golf or even commit to a playing schedule.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Arson inquiry as restaurant hit by devastating blaze
The owners of a popular South Shields fish and chip restaurant are exploring the possibility of rebuilding following a fire.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Business closure rates now at a nine-year low
The rate of businesses closing their doors last year was the lowest since 2016, new figures show.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Tonali a doubt for Burnley game after injury against Tottenham
Newcastle United are uncertain over the fitness of Sandro Tonali after he was forced off in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
A natural final resting place
Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
First-floor apartment in a charming Grade II listed building
Estate agents Conway Christie are offering this two-bedroom home to the market for offers in excess of £200,000.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Pipe watching the weather for King Turgeon decision
King Turgeon is not certain to return to Aintree for Saturday's William Hill Half A Mill Becher Handicap Chase.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
All eyes on No Drama This End at Sandown
All eyes will be on No Drama This End as he bids for a second Grade Two victory in the Betfair Winter Novices' Hurdle at Sandown.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Howe: We've felt a bit of pain – we'll have to get on the right side of things
Newcastle United conceded a 95th-minute equaliser against Tottenham Hotspur after taking the lead just nine minutes earlier at St James' Park on Tuesday.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Store owner Jag plays Santa in the weeks up to Christmas
Horsley Hill Premier, on Horsley Hill Square, in South Shields, is looking to take convenience to a new level over the course of this year's Christmas period.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Busiest day for festive posting
Monday December 8 is expected to be the busiest day for sending Christmas parcels and post, as new research reveals that Brits plan to send more gifts this year.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Former presenter to host 'speak easy'
A former BBC Newcastle presenter will be hosting a 'speak easy' event in South Shields.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Conceding so late was unacceptable by us, says Bruno
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes could not hide his frustration after watching his side concede a 95th-minute equaliser against Tottenham Hotspur.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Renewable energy firm aims for a green future in borough
A leading renewable heat and power business has opened a new head office and a first-of-its-kind training academy in South Tyneside.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Now it's curry for breakfast in the Wicks' house
Body coach Joe Wicks is back with a new cookbook Protein in 15urging us to get in the kitchen to cook curry and ditch the cereal.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
Le Bris: Brian is now at a really good level, he's improving a lot
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has claimed that striker Brian Brobbey is improving all the time.
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December 04, 2025
Shields Gazette
It never rains but it pours – fines drivers could face in wet weather
From splashing through puddles, soaking pedestrians and faulty windscreen wipers to not using lights and being too far under speed limit could see motorists thousands of pounds out of pocket
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