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Grey temporary fencing and fluorescent barriers surround the sinkhole. The grey tarmac road is splintered and sunken.

Sinkhole investigation continues, council says

Power and water supplies are restored to nearby residents, South Tyneside Council confirms.

Frontage of a post office branch in South Shields. There is white lettering reading 'POST OFFICE' against a red fascia. A woman with a trolley is walking towards the front door.

Post office is 'vital' part of town's regeneration

South Shields Post Office is among 115 branches in the UK earmarked for closure.

A man in a white shirt with blue and red checks holds out his hands, on which is a pile of cash. Twenty, ten and five pounds notes are fanned in his hands and seven pound coins placed a top the notes.

Loan sharks 'have no boundaries, they are lethal'

Hebburn Helps food bank urges people to seek support if they are approached by loan sharks.

The entrance to the grounds of West Boldon Primary School, which sits behind a wire fence. Bright signage close to green, closed gates gives the name of the school.

SEND hub made permanent amid new school delays

The ARC at West Boldon Primary School can continue to operate to mitigate delays to a new school.

The entrance to the grounds of West Boldon Primary School, which sits behind a wire fence. Bright signage close to green, closed gates gives the name of the school.

Decision due on special educational needs hub

A temporary facility could be made permanent amid delays to the opening of a specialist school.

South Tyneside Council headquarters which is a large sandstone building with a clock tower and statues and railings at the front.

Council to 'vigorously defend' solar legal claim

South Tyneside and Stockton are among councils who may be sued over solar power investments.

The former Barclays Branch building. The building is on the corner of King Street. It is a curved, sandstone building with many windows. Pedestrians walk on the pavement outside. A McDonald's is next door.

Homes planned at former high street bank branch

A private investor is planning to turn the old bank building into 26 one-bed and studio apartments.

Presenter Richard Moss sitting on a chair in the Politics North studio. He is looking to his left at Luke Myer, Glen Sanderson and David Francis who are sitting on a curved red sofa. Coffee mugs sit on a curved table is in front of them.

High housing targets dubbed 'daft'

Northumberland's leader hits out at increased housing targets, while Redcar faces the biggest rise.

The Leas on the Coast Road at South Shields. There is grass in the foreground and sea in the background with stormy skies above.

Lamp-post plan for Northern Lights spot opposed

A petition is started to block plans to place lamp-posts along the Coast Road in South Shields.