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Whitley Bay Metro Back Monday, But Not Past Tynemouth
Trains return to Whitley Bay on 2 November but stop at Tynemouth until 5 November, while Nexus repairs a damaged bridge in North Shields. Buses fill the gap.
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North Shields Roadworks: Road Closures and Traffic Orders Near North Shields
North Shields roadworks: Howard Street (now, until 12 Apr) and every other traffic order within 3 km, checked each morning with the council's notice linked.
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North Shields Weather: 7-Day Forecast and Today's Hourly Outlook
North Shields weather today: heavy drizzle, 11°C by day and 6°C overnight, with a 65% chance of rain and winds up to 10 mph.
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Open Quay North Shields: 20+ Venues Open Free This Weekend
More than 20 studios and galleries from the Fish Quay to Howard Street open free on 26 and 27 September, 11am to 4pm. Maps are out from 23 September.
Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay Remembrance Sunday: 3pm, 8 Nov, Roads Shut 2.15
Confirmed: Whitley Bay's parade is 3pm on Sunday 8 November at The Links, with roads shut from 2.15pm. The council's 2026 order lists all eight borough events.
Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay Santa's Grotto: Dates, Prices, Elf Express
Spanish City's grotto only opens through a booked meal, from £18.50 a child. The Elf Express steam train at North Shields starts at £20.50 and is on sale now.
Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay Halloween Half Term: 2026 Events Have Finished
Whitley Bay's 2026 half term events are over: the steam gala, pumpkin trail and ghost trains ran 24 to 31 October. What they cost and when, for next year.
North Shields
North Shields Christmas Market: 5-6 Dec, Square Shut 2-7 Dec
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December in Northumberland Square, free entry, about 70 stalls and rides. Where to park free, and the roads shut from 2 to 7 December.
Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay Christmas Market: 20-22 Nov, £3 Advance
Spanish City Christmas Market 2026 runs Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November, Friday till 8pm. Tickets, parking, the traders, and the free North Shields market.
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North Shields Fish Quay: 138 Homes, No Affordable Ones
Officers back 138 flats and houses on the old Tyne Brand site tonight, with zero affordable homes and £587,051 of contributions waived on viability.