Whitley Bay13 Nov 2024Grade II listed railway station revamp on trackMetro operator Nexus spends £5.3m revamping the canopy by installing almost 1,300 panes of glass.13 Nov 20248 Nov 2024'No alternative' but to shut half-empty schoolNorth Tyneside Council plans to close the school in 2026 because of dwindling pupil numbers.8 Nov 2024Tyne29 Oct 2024Growing pet food bank wants to open two new hubsA Helping Paw has three bases but says demand is growing and many people they help do not drive. 29 Oct 202427 Oct 2024What was so special about Hendrix the coastal cat?Plans are afoot to create a statue of the much-loved feline in his favourite seaside haunt.27 Oct 2024England10 Oct 2024Flood delays community-build scout hut reopeningA scout hut in Whitley Bay, which was renovated by volunteers, is hit by severe flooding.10 Oct 20247 Oct 2024Seafront cycle path to be extendedThe second phase of work is set to create a five-mile cycle path stretching to St Mary's Lighthouse.7 Oct 2024Tyne2 Oct 2024Man sentenced for moving bikes after fatal crashConnor Graham tried to thwart a police investigation as his best friend lay dying, a court hears.2 Oct 2024Tyne28 Sep 2024Bar forced to close after wind blows over statueThe owner of The Split Chimp Ale House says he will lose takings during a usually busy weekend.28 Sep 2024Tyne25 Sep 2024Paedophile, 72, jailed for groping childThe child was "too scared" to report the abuse for years, a court hears.25 Sep 2024Tyne