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North East Adoption Agencies work together to modernise contact through Virtual Memory Box

Regional Adoption Agencies in the North East have launched a new digital approach to adoption
contact and maintaining relationships.

5 November 2026

Photo: courtesy of The Centre for Ageing Better shows three older ladies sitting at a cafe table chatting and smiling and a window behind showing an urban street outside

New Community Noticeboard to help keep North Tyneside connected

A new Community Noticeboard is being launched, helping people who are not online to access information.

3 November 2026

Foster Carer Carol pictured with her partner

After 23 years and 53 Children, Carol says fostering is still her happy place

In this inspiring case study, Carol reflects on two decades of fostering and the difference a safe, stable and loving home can make to a child's life.

27 October 2026

Teenager’s bright idea and volunteer effort helps to keep Marden Quarry Park looking its best

Whitley Bay residents joined forces with our park wardens to carry out regular maintenance and improvements across the popular green space

5 November 2026

Remembrance events in North Tyneside 2026

Remembrance events taking place across the borough

2 November 2026

The six Portage Team members pictured together at a conference

Portage Service achieves highest national platinum registration

Our Portage Service has been awarded Platinum Registration by the National Portage Association, the highest level of recognition available

23 October 2026

Young girl pictured looking at a Sunset over St Mary's Lighthouse causeway

North Tyneside ranked among England’s best places for children to grow up

A major new report has ranked North Tyneside among the best places in England for children and young people, placing the borough 14th nationally.

22 October 2026

Sixteen new council homes completed in North Tyneside

The developments provide a choice of homes for residents on the borough’s housing register.

22 October 2026

A sign at the entrance to the North Tyneside Council Quadrant offices with the name of the council and surrounded by low shrubs with a road and office buildings in the background

Prosecution leads to penalty following work at height failings

North Tyneside Council is reminding businesses and organisations of the importance of properly planning and managing work at height activities following a successful prosecution.

19 October 2026

Two female volunteers pictured at the centre of Chirton Dene park in front of the lake

North Shields community group receives boost to help transform Chirton Dene Park

A community group dedicated to improving Chirton Dene Park has received a major boost thanks to a partnership between the Council and Northern Powergrid.

14 October 2026

St Mary's Lighthouse at night lit up in red

North Tyneside Council shows support for Wear Red Day

North Tyneside Council is once again showing its support for Wear Red Day, the annual day of action organised by Show Racism the Red Card, by lighting up St Mary's Lighthouse and its Killingworth site in red.

14 October 2026

Council operative putting fly-tipped materials into the van

Council to raise awareness of responsible waste disposal and environmental crime

North Tyneside Council is backing Flytipping Fortnight. Here's how you can get involved.

12 October 2026

Three older women sitting at a table in a cafe chatting and smiling with a window behind and a view of buildings

Our Age-Friendly Borough: Helping North Tyneside be a great place to grow older

North Tyneside is part of the World Health Organisation’s Age‑Friendly Network. This means we are working together to make our borough a place where you can enjoy later life, stay independent and feel connected to your community.

9 October 2026