South Tyneside Council4 days agoTonnes of litter picked off beach after weekendSouth Tyneside Streetscene workers remove five tonnes of litter from beaches after the bank holiday.4 days ago5 days agoHMO plan turned down after 500-strong petitionSouth Tyneside Council says the HMO would have a negative impact on the character of the area.5 days ago21 May 2026First-class rail travel for councillors bannedLabour councillor Geraldine Kilgour says the ban is "absolutely critical". 21 May 202613 May 2026Reform selects South Tyneside group leaderThe Whiteleas councillor says he wants to tackle debt across the borough.13 May 20269 May 2026Labour's 'worst fears realised' in the North EastReform's focus on Starmer "paid off in spades", the BBC's North East political editor says.9 May 20268 May 2026Reform takes control of South Tyneside CouncilReform UK now have 41 councillors in South Tyneside while Labour have been left with just one.8 May 20267 May 2026Bridge to remain closed as council seeks fundingHeugh Street Bridge in South Shields stays shut to traffic because it is in a "poor" condition.7 May 202630 Apr 2026All change? One Metro line, four all-out electionsVoters in four council areas, connected by the Tyne and Wear Metro, give us their election views.30 Apr 202622 Apr 2026South Tyneside elections 2026: All you need to knowDetails and analysis for South Tyneside Council's all-out local election on 7 May.22 Apr 2026...