- Children's memorial plaque stolen
- Two bailed over attack on pensioner
- No X Factor for Dannii Minogue
- 80mph limit 'will cost £1bn a year'
- Six charged over trafficking woman
- PM defends free parenting classes
- Facebook set to make market splash
- Hunt adviser to appear at inquiry
- PM: Hacking clues must be followed
- Cameron set for talks with Hollande
News
Petition criticises CCTV parking enforcement car
POST office users have hit out at the council’s parking enforcement vehicle.
Chance to learn at work or while out shopping – Video video
SHOPPERS and workers at Silverlink were able to pick up some knowledge in their lunch break thanks to ‘Learning at Work’.
Yes, minister is impressed by health centre’s £2.6m revamp
A REVAMPED health centre has been given the seal of approval.
Five decades of history to feature in Jubilee event
MEMORABILIA dating back more than five decades is o go on show at a Jubilee-inspired event.
More than ever enjoy charity run
RUNNERS from the borough were part of a record number of entries battling muddy conditions to take part in an annual fundraising run.
Sport
College coach named best in country
TYNEMET College’s head basketball development coach Marc Steutel has been named the best in the country.
Darren in national bodybuilding finals
THE north east region has a bright young sports star in the making in the shape of 21-year-old amateur bodybuilder Darren Knott.
Valley Gardens to represent region after cup victories
VALLEY Gardens Middle School is to represent the North of England in a national under-11 seven-a side football competition this weekend after an amazing run of cup victories.
Jaclyn and James take doubles trophy
CULLERCOATS Tennis Club held the finals of its annual winter mixed doubles tournament.
School one game away from quadruple
A SCHOOL football team is on the verge of making history by landing the quadruple in one season.
Video
Chance to learn at work or while out shopping – Video video
SHOPPERS and workers at Silverlink were able to pick up some knowledge in their lunch break thanks to ‘Learning at Work’.
Lifestyle
Family day this weekend in North Shields
A NORTH Shields church will this weekend host a family fun day.
Medium will contact spirits
CLAIRAUDIENT medium Steve Holbrook will be attempting to contact the spirit world during an evening in North Shields.
Music fans enjoy first fake festival
THE weather gods smiled on Tynemouth and Percy Park Rugby Club on Saturday as the crowds turned out for North Tyneside’s inaugural Fake Festival.
Scout group seeks former members for celebrations
MEMBERS of a scout group are on the hunt for former members in the run up to their centenary celebrations.
Regional premier of The Dictator at Odeon Silverlink
THE regional premier of Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film will be shown at a special event tomorrow night (Thursday) in the borough.
Community
Part of Metro to close for three weeks
REDEVELOPMENT work on the Metro will see a section of line in North Tyneside close for three weeks this summer.
Phone mast protesters driven away
CAMPAIGNERS opposing the siting of a mobile phone mast at Hadrian Park in Wallsend had to give in this week and allow work to get under way.
Choice is dice with heavy traffic or break the law
IN common with other recent correspondents, it was with dismay that I saw that new parking spaces had been created along the Marden Bridge road from Whitley Bay.
Fishing industry vital for the fish quay to survive
I AM a resident of North Shields, living close to the fish quay and am alarmed at the way successive councils have failed the town despite regeneration schemes.
Thank you for re-electing me to council
I WOULD like to thank the residents of Cullercoats for re-electing me as their ward councillor, plus many friends that helped my campaign.
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Weather for Whitley Bay
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North east
