Monkseaton5 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 2026Struggle to clear girl's airway after rescueEdie Smart, 13, inhaled a "copious amount" of water and sand at Whitley Bay, an inquest is told.3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026'Stupid' air gun teenagers scared Metro passengersTwo teenagers are given suspended sentences for "waving around" realistic-looking guns.3 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Pair showed 'bravery' after girl pulled from seaAmbulance support practitioners tried to help Edie Smart before paramedics arrived, a coroner hears.2 Jun 202618 Mar 2026Parents 'chuffed' as school saved from closureParents react as the future of the North Tyneside school is secured.18 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Under-threat middle school saved from closure Monkseaton Middle School will expand its year groups in order to secure its future.16 Mar 20263 Feb 2026Metro services resume after cable theftNexus says trains in North Tyneside have resumed after more than four hours.3 Feb 202612 Jan 2026Fury as council agrees to merge schoolsMembers of the public walk out of a meeting shouting and expressing their anger at the decision.12 Jan 202627 Nov 2025Closure and merger plan for two schools put on holdNorth Tyneside Council says alternative proposals have emerged which it will consider.27 Nov 2025...
