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Shields Gazette - December 04, 2025

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December 04, 2025

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.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

3 mins

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 mins

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 mins

Residents' gifts of toys for children

A yearly toy collective initiative has taken place in South Shields.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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 mins

Former presenter to host 'speak easy'

A former BBC Newcastle presenter will be hosting a 'speak easy' event in South Shields.

1 mins

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.

2 mins

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 mins

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.

1 mins

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

3 mins

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).

2 mins

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 mins

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.

1 mins

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 mins

Andre Rieu is up for adding some festive fun to classical music

On the record

2 mins

A natural final resting place

Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

Serena shoots down comeback speculation

Serena Williams has rubbished speculation she is contemplating an astonishing comeback to tennis despite reentering the sport's drug testing pool.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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 mins

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.

1 mins

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.

3 mins

Chelsea lead the 'chase' for £52m star as Arsenal target speedster

All the latest Premier League transfer rumours with updates from Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal

1 mins

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.

1 mins

I'm proud of my journey to be here, says Reinildo

Sunderland fullback Reinildo Mandava has spoken of his pride at representing the club, as well as opening up on his 'difficult' journey to the Premier League.