News
Events aim to remove any half term boredom
An initiative developed by young people for young people is aiming to help provide activities during the half term holidays.
Tree leads to a rescue call out
A floating tree was mistaken for two kayakers in trouble off King Edward’s Bay.
Short arm of the law helps officers
Police in Whitley Bay have been given a helping hand by local nursery children.
Soldiers walk source to sea
Territorial Army soldiers from across the region have taken part in a ‘Source to Sea’ walk for charity, finishing at Tynemouth.
Music festival wristbands on sale at schools
Tickets for a music festival showcasing the talents of North Tyneside’s best young bands are now on sale.
Youngsters enjoy outdoor play area video
Pupils at a Whitley Bay school are enjoying a state-of-the-art outdoor space thanks to one parent’s hard work.
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
Wildlife trust to hold family fun along with litter clean up
Families are being invited to join the Wildlife Trust in two clean up events.
Double joy for Thomas
A surveyor has double reasons to celebrate after landing two recognitions in the same day.
Neighbourhood Watch needed
Officers from Killingworth Neighbourhood Policing Team are looking for new Neighbourhood Watch leaders.
Centres ready to host summer fair
Borough community centres are gearing up for their annual summer fairs.
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.
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Weather for Whitley Bay
Sunday 26 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 6 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: West
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Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
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