South Tyneside

A homecoming parade fit for heroes

Jan 24th, 2010 | By admin | Category: South Tyneside

In March 2009 the following motion was put to full council: “In the light of recent events where the Honorary Freedom of the Borough, 205 (3rdDurham Voluntary Artillery) Battery Royal Artillery (volunteers), have been deployed to Afghanistan, we call upon South Tyneside M.B.C. to express their full support for the 205 Battery in this dangerous and [...]

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Wor Joe wins the X Factor

Dec 14th, 2009 | By admin | Category: South Tyneside

LOCAL LAD and red hot favorite Joe McElderry won the coveted X Factor title last night and with it earned a life-changing record contract worth around £1 million pounds. The 18-year-old student from Westoe beat 200,000 applicants to secure a place in the final where he beat Olly Murs in a public vote. After he was [...]

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