The Northern Herald

The musings of the last few days have certainly drawn a little bit of attention, and for once, some sensible comments. As per usual a coupl...

If the control of South Tyneside Council is to be eventually wrestled from the hands of the Labour elite in 2 years time, then it will attra...

The recent election victories for the South Tyneside Alliance represented a massive change in the regions political make up. Not only did La...

Whilst aid might not be able to reach Burma, over at The Chief Whip’s office, news has been released of a couple of committee position “free...

Thanks to Curly at his Corner Slop for the revelation. I somehow don't think Potts will say "Oh Yes!"

Rumours are gathering force that Councillors David Potts (Con) rather public exhibition of a bloody nose and black eye are not all they seem...

Fridays Gazette carries a nice piece on Councillor Gordon Finch (Independent), newly elected Councillor for Horsley Hill. I know Gordon well...

Talking of controversy, the Hebburn Town Centre debacle rumbles on. Councillor McAtominey is quoted in today’s Gazette as saying that when i...

Some time ago the Gazette printed a horrendous artist’s impression of the proposed £2m indoor development plans by Michael Sheeran for the O...

As a footnote to the local election proceedings, I have via my travels managed to somehow accumulate election material from every Borough wa...

Whilst I have been trawling the streets of the Borough’s wards over the last few weeks, rattling letter boxes and persuading the electorate ...

As South Tyneside Council goes through the (Labour) mechanisms of a new elected leader, the usual throw back to the “A” and “B” team scenari...

Poor old Councillor David Potts (Con, Cleadon and East Boldon) – today’s Gazette is reporting that he wasn’t able to attend the local Electi...

With the dust starting to settle on the carcass of the local elections, and with a number of South Tyneside Labour Councillors now seeking m...

Today’s Gazette carries the profiles for candidates standing in the local elections. Unfortunately, there doesn’t appear to be a link on the...