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North Tyneside thief steals irreplaceable photos - ChronicleLive

The victim, who is in her 80s was in the garden of remembrance at Preston Cemetery on, Walton Avenue, North Shields when a man took her shopping trolley, emptied it out and then ran off with her red Marks & Spencer purse, which contained pictures of ...

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:47:51 GMT

Eleven North East groups win share of £3m lottery cash - ChronicleLive

The North Tyneside Disability Forum will receive £402,883, while Gateshead-based Tyneside Mind will get £426,636 to provide one-to-one help for residents with mental health problems. Sue Adams, chief officer of the Shiremoor-based disability forum ...

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:40:05 GMT

New chairman welcomed at North Tyneside Council - ChronicleLive

Coun Janet Hunter, a representative for the Benton ward, in North Tyneside, took over the chain of office from Coun Frank Lott at the council's annual meeting. Tommy Mulvenna, a councillor for Valley ward, was elected as the deputy chairman. Coun ...

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:52:41 GMT

North Tyneside clean-up event a sweeping success - ChronicleLive

The Cobalt More Team, at the Cobalt Park, in North Tyneside, rallied organisations at the site to join in with North Tyneside Council's Big Spring Clean campaign. Workers from seven firms joined forces to clean up the Silverlink Biodiversity Park ...

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:36:59 GMT

North Tyneside residents get the chance to show off their gardening skills - ChronicleLive

This year's contest, which is supported by North Tyneside Homes, includes two extra categories; best North Tyneside Homes garden and best use of outdoor space, both encouraging council tenants to take part. Coun John Harrison, cabinet member for ...

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:32:59 GMT

North Tyneside site gets go-ahead for 366 new homes - ChronicleLive

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has been told he risks “destroying the quality of life” in North Tyneside after he said he is minded to grant planning permission for 366 new homes at Whitehouse Farm, in West Moor. The bid had been turned down in the ...

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:16:27 GMT

New members wanted for North Tyneside Pipe Band - ChronicleLive

North Tyneside Pipe Band is in desperate need of a new bass drummer and more members are wanted too. Spokesman for the band, formerly Whitley Bay Pipe Band, David Beavers, said: "As you can appreciate bass drummer is a key position and ...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:29:10 GMT

Demand for North Tyneside food bank help triples - ChronicleLive

Demand for a Tyneside foodbank has tripled since the welfare reform changes came into force in April. The Bay Foodbank, run by volunteers from churches in North Tyneside, was forced to move out of its new premises in Blyth, Northumberland, after demand ...

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:23:04 GMT