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How councils will fill the winter fuel payment gap

Many authorities are providing funds to pensioners who do not qualify for the winter fuel payment.

Aerial view of a zig-zag walkway running down a steep earth bank. A road runs along the bottom of the embankment. In front of that is a long blue building which runs behind the River Tyne.

Town's new zig-zag walkway opens after two years

The new path offers step-free access between North Shields town centre and the Fish Quay below.

Monkseaton High School. It is a colourful, oval-shaped futuristic-looking building with multi-coloured bricks on its roof.

High school's closure confirmed despite opposition

Monkseaton High School will shut by August 2026 following a vote by North Tyneside councillors.

Colourful, oval-shaped, futuristic-looking Monkseaton High School which has multi-coloured blocks on its roof. The building is wrapped by white steelwork which sits on A-shaped white steel rods. Lights visible through windows make the rooms appear green coloured.

Secondary school set to close despite opposition

North Tyneside Council publishes recommendations that the school, which is half-full, should close.

A smartphone with the Pop app on the screen being scanned on a ticket barrier.

Transport bosses 'committed' to iPhone ticket plan

Nexus says Apple is set to roll-out the technology, long available to Android users, to UK devices.

The mural depicts octopuses, as well as other animals and cartoon figures. It has the word Palestine on it and the Palestinian flag. It is in a spray-paint style and is colourful.

Council to put Palestine refugee mural back up

The move follows claims the artwork was antisemitic and should not be shown in a public space.

Georgia Tate and Andrew Lartey smiling at the camera outside. Georgia has long brown curly hair and Andrew has a dark beard and is wearing a beanie.

Couple's legacy will 'inspire young musicians'

The money raised in memory of Andrew Lartey and Georgia Tate is going towards a local music centre.

North Tyneside Council's four-storey building. It is mostly made of glass. There is grass and trees in front of it and a grey sign reading North Tyneside Council.

Council to cut 200 jobs amid budget pressures

The cuts will be made in an attempt to save £6.5m over the next two years.

Colourful, oval-shaped, futuristic-looking Monkseaton High School which has multi-coloured blocks on its roof. The building is wrapped by white steelwork which sits on A-shaped white steel rods. Lights visible through windows make the rooms appear green coloured.

'No alternative' but to shut half-empty school

North Tyneside Council plans to close the school in 2026 because of dwindling pupil numbers.