North Tyneside Council5 Jun 2026Lack of signage led to girl's death, inquest findsAn inquest reaches its conclusion into the death of Edie Smith, 13, who was swept into the sea.5 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Toilet out of use after being soiled by vandalsA disabled toilet in Richardson Dees Park has been vandalised, North Tyneside Council say.3 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Inquiry after 32,000 direct debits taken earlyA "system failure" leads to as many as 32,000 direct debit payments being taken from bank accounts early.2 Jun 202629 May 2026Library demolition hope years after closureOne North Tyneside councillor calls the building "a derelict eyesore in the heart of Tynemouth".29 May 202618 May 2026Schools reopen after asbestos results negativeSchools reopen after being closed for testing after asbestos was found in a Whitley Bay nursery.18 May 202615 May 2026More school sand samples sent for asbestos testingMore tests for asbestos are being done on play sand from Beacon Hill School, which remains shut.15 May 202614 May 2026Asbestos found in nursery's play sandNorth Tyneside Council says asbestos was found in play sand at Whitley Lodge School's nursery.14 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 UK new opposition in North TynesideOnly a third of seats are contested in North Tyneside so Labour remains in control.8 May 2026...
