Calls to reopen driving test centre amid backlog

A campaign to reopen a driving test centre where learners are said to be facing a six-month wait has been backed by ...
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'We're incredibly proud' - South Shields mechanic wins North East transport engineering award

A Stagecoach North East mechanic has been recognised for his outstanding achievement and commitment to excellence after being ...
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North Tyneside school transport reductions set to be implemented in September

Councillors are set to note North Tyneside Council's new home-to-school transport plans amid a financial pressure of £1.77m. North Tyneside Council's family friendly sub-committee is set to discuss ...
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South Shields driving test centre reopening campaign backed by council to tackle huge backlog

South Tyneside councillors have backed a campaign calling for the borough’s former driving test centre (DTC) to be reopened.
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Five-day Metro route closure for power lines work

A busy section of a Tyne and Wear Metro line will close for five days in August while work is carried out on overhead power lines. There will be no Metro trains running between Hebburn and South ...

South Shields energy business Hasmart opens new head office

A renewable energy business has opened a new head office. Hasmart, based in South Shields, made the move to One Trinity Green following a recent period of growth. The company has expanded its team ...

South Tyneside Council looking to replace '1p per minute' parking tariff in South Shields town centre

While most other fees and charges will rise by around 5.1% to reflect inflation and rising service costs, the Council said it ...
Shields Gazette

South Tyneside Council poised to take control of HMO boom changing neighbourhoods

Senior councillors in South Tyneside are to consider a major policy next week aimed at managing the growth of small houses in ...