News
Approval for new sheltered housing staff
Extra staff are set to be appointed to sheltered housing schemes in the borough.
Police holding a drop-in surgery
Police in Whitley Bay are urging people to go along to their local Police And Communities Together (PACT) meetings to talk about their issues and concerns.
Annual book fair at Linskill Centre
The Linskill Centre in North Shields will host its annual book fair next week.
Buggy push to raise funds for baby charity
A North Shields mum will be dusting down her buggy for a walk with a difference.
Councillor to hold advice surgery
A Whitley Bay councillor will be holding an advice surgery this weekend.
Advice service awarded £350k
A south east Northumberland advice service has been awarded £350,000 from the Big Lottery Fund.
Sport
Gordon double helps Wallsend Town retain Memorial Trophy
Paul Gordon netted twice as Wallsend Town retained the Northern Alliance Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy at Purvis Park on Wednesday evening.
Cullercoate Mini Reds beat Cooldudes
Cullercoats Mini Red B team enjoyed a narrow 9-7 win over club rivals Cullercoats Cooldudes last weekend at David Lloyd.
Tommy Cassidy to take part in Whitley Bay FC talk-in
Ex-Newcastle United star Tommy Cassidy is taking part in a Whitley Bay Supporters’ Club talk-in at the Seahorse pub.
Helen and Kevin mix it up for doubles title
Cullercoats Tennis Club recently held its annual floodlit mixed doubles tournament.
Collingwood girls retain league title
Collingwood girls 12s team regained their Aegon girls 12s Division A North East title last Sunday with a 12-0 victory over Shotley at Priors Park.
Whitley Bay Academy’s Divisional Cup success
Whitley Bay FC Academy Under-18s won the East Northumberland Youth Football Divisional Cup with a 4-1 victory over Cullercoats FC.
Lifestyle
Brit-pop band Dubstar will perform at festival
Popular music act Dubstar are the latest big name signing for the Mouth of the Tyne Festival, with singer Sarah Blackwood keen to perform at the historic venue.
Duo perform at top venues
Two DJs from Whitley Bay will this weekend be playing at two of the biggest clubs in the world when they perform at Fabric in London and Space in Ibiza.
Comedy festival for one day only
A North Shields comedian is staging a one-day comedy festival in Newcastle this summer.
Charity gala in aid of children’s unit
A heart-felt evening of entertainment is being planned for this summer in aid of the Children’s Heart Unit Fund at the Freeman hospital.
Cloudburst will perform The Play
Cloudburst Theatre Group will present its most adventurous performance to date at the new Whitley Bay Library.
Community
Rechabite Hall, North Shields
Rechabite Hall, pictured, stood on the west side of Camden Street, above Camden Alteration Centre and next door to the Shaving Saloon, where the multi-storey car park behind the Bedford Shopping Centre now stands.
Seminar brings projects together
At a seminar hosted by the Imperial War Museum on HMS Belfast in London last Wednesday, I was able to meet with some of the hundreds of representatives of community projects, museums and universities who plan to commemorate the First World War.
Lapel badges for forces veterans
Armed forces veterans are to be presented with lapel badges as part of the Armed Forces Day ceremonies.
Trust seek sites for collections
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is appealing for people to set up collection boxes.
Bronze awards for talented teens
A group of imaginative young people have been celebrating their literary achievements.
Maurice shows age no learning barrier
A pensioner has proved it is never too late to learn with an award success.
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Weather for Whitley Bay
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North east
