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Update reported Oct. 13th, 2026: Petrol in #TyneAndWear is cheapest in #NewcastleUponTyne at 165.7p a litre and, motorway services aside, most expensive in #Washington, where the best price is 173.9p.
https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/newcastle-upon-tyne/?utm_source=mastodon
https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/washington/?utm_source=mastodon
Update reported Oct. 5th to 8th, 2026, on the past week's prices: Petrol in #TyneAndWear is cheapest in #HoughtonLeSpring (165.9p a litre) and dearest in #Washington (best price 175.9p).
https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/houghton-le-spring/?utm_source=mastodon
https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/washington/?utm_source=mastodon
Three teens killed after their car plunged into ‘foggy’ River Wear
September sunshine and blue skies complenting a view down the tree-lined avenue, known as the 'Long Walk' on the Gibside Estate in Gateshead's Derwent Valley.
This view is from Gibside's Chapel, designed as a mausoleum by renowned Palladian architect James Paine and it forms the centrepiece of Sir George Bowes’ (1701–1760) extensive Georgian landscaped grounds.
Gibside has been in the National Trust's ownership since 1965.
The increasingly lengthening shadows in this scene now giving the game away that summer is on the wain and autumn just around the corner.
#england #tyneandwear #durham #gateshead #gibsidenationaltrust #september #summer #landscape #photograph
Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Books Set Near Where I Live
#WritingCommunity #WriterCommunity #BloggingCommunity #BloggerCommunity #WednesdayWeeklyBloggingChallenge #Challenge #Wednesday #blog #TyneAndWear #Newcastle #Books
http://georgelthomas.com/2026/09/09/wednesday-weekly-blogging-challenge-books-set-near-where-i-live/
Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Books Set Near Where I Live
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you’d like to participate in the challenge yourself, you can find the list of topics for 2026 here. If you’re interested in reading other people’s responses to this week’s topic, then you can find them here.
Books Set Near Where I Live
There are lots of books set in the north east of England. Being on a beautiful section of the British coast helps to provide atmosphere, and there’s plenty of history to write about too.
One of our most famous authors, a woman called Catherine Cookson, wrote over a hundred books and set most of her stories in 19th- and 20th-century South Tyneside, where I live and where she was born and raised. Many have even been turned into TV films.
Anne Cleeves wrote the Vera Stanhope novel series about a skilled detective who cares deeply about her work. There was a TV series adaptation, which has now ended, but there are 14 series (Seasons) and a special.
Dark Crimes of Jarrow by Natasha Windham explores the dark side of Victorian and Edwardian boom-town Jarrow (the town that borders mine), pulling real newspaper archives of brawls, love triangles, and murders near Palmers Shipyard.
The South Shields Poltergeist by Darren W. Ritson & Michael J. Hallowell is a non-fiction (supposedly) book that chronicles a well-documented case of paranormal activity that terrorised a family in the town of South Shields. Now, I’mnot a believer in the paranormal, but the book gave me shivers when I read it in bed at night.
Anyway, that’s all from me for today. I’m looking forward to seeing what some of you come up with!
Thanks, as always, for stopping by to read my post. It really does mean the world.
Until next time,
George
© 2026 GLT
#CatherineCookson #challenge #Newcastle #TyneAndWear #Vera #Wednesday #WednesdayWeeklyBloggingChallenge
Surgeon runs entire Tyne and Wear Metro route in ‘first’ http://dlvr.it/TV2ckZ #Network #Newcastle #RailNews #TyneandWear
‘There’s no nurdle fairy’: thousands mobilise to clean up plastic spillage in north-east England
By Mark Brown North of England correspondent
Volunteers painstakingly gather plastic pellets washing up on beaches after ship collision on 19 July
#TyneandWear #Northumberland #NorthofEngland #Pollution #Plastics #Coastlines #Environment #England #UKnews #TheGuardian #MarkBrownNorthofEnglandcorrespondent
‘There’s no nurdle fairy’: thousands mobilise to clean up plastic spillage in north-east England https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/02/nurdles-clean-up-plastic-spillage-beaches-north-east-england #TyneAndWear #Northumberland #NorthOfEngland #Pollution #Plastics #Coastlines #Environment #England #UkNews
Billion plastic pellets spilled into UK river after two ships collide
By Pippa Neill Environment reporter
Up to 25 tonnes of nurdles, the raw material for plastic manufacturing, have spread further than initially feared
#Pollution #Plastics #UKnews #Environment #TyneandWear #TheGuardian #PippaNeillEnvironmentreporter
Billion plastic pellets spilled into UK river after two ships collide https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/22/billion-plastic-pellets-nurdles-spilled-uk-river-ships-collide #Pollution #Plastics #UkNews #Environment #TyneAndWear
OpenAI’s apparent failure to visit key site raises questions over Stargate UK project https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/04/openai-apparent-failure-visit-key-site-questions-stargate-uk-project #AiArtificialIntelligence #Openai #Computing #Chatgpt #TyneAndWear #IndustrialPolicy #NorthOfEngland #Technology #Politics #LocalGovernment #TechnologySector #Labour #Society #UkNews #Business
Two dead after fire destroys house in North Shields
I need to cut a neat hole 0.22mm wide in the thin lid of a tin box. How best?
I was thinking #Lasercutting if anybody in #tyneandwear has one.
My fallback plan is a pin, hammer and wooden block.
The UK’s ‘no-go’ beaches for bank holiday swimming revealed
The UK’s ‘no-go’ beaches for bank holiday swimming revealed
🌿 From gravel paths to stunning driveways, Albany is seeing a surge in beautiful outdoor spaces that blend functionality with style.
Local contractors are turning visions into reality by offering tailored paving and landscaping services.
https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/ds2e
#Albany #TyneandWear #Landscaping #Paving #LocalSuppliers #HomeImprovement #CommunitySupport
*NEW WORK, NEW LOCATION*
Welcome to Tynemouth! With the Easter break, and Storm Dave due to wreak havoc across northwest England, we did the only sensible thing and drive away from it.
Here's a small selection, but there's LOADS MORE from this location, just go here -> https://www.iancylkowski.com/posts/tynemouth-tyne-wear-spring/ 👍
#photography #photo #photographie #stormdave #tynemouth #tyneandwear #uk #britain #england #spring #nature #travel #landscape #seascape #geologyrocks
https://www.europesays.com/uk/842941/ Fears for Eddie Howe’s Newcastle future after late winner extends Sunderland hoodoo #AppleNewsFree #football #FootballLiveBlog #LivePriority #NewcastleUnitedFC #PremierLeague #sport #Sports #SunderlandAFC #TyneAndWear #UK #UnitedKingdom #USContent
Almshouse to haunted student digs: historic Newcastle building to become affordable homes https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/20/historic-newcastle-building-keelmans-hospital-affordable-homes #Newcastle #Housing #TyneAndWear #Heritage #NorthOfEngland #UkNews #Culture #Society #Cities #Architecture
I was already aware from its earlier announcement that the #SideGallery wasn’t reopening its former physical premises at Side, #Newcastle. But still, the sight of this does rather cement it 😭
(In all seriousness, best of luck to the business now based here… it’s a wonderful space 👌)
The collection of original vintage photographs from across the world and local to the North East of England is available to browse and discuss at BottleWorks on Riverside Walk, Lower Ouseburn Valley, NE6 1LX 10:00-19:00 hrs daily until Tue 04 Nov.
The rare photos, limited prints, plus a magic lantern display each evening, are provided by the Art From the Lens Gallery
https://www.clickinhistoryphotography.com
#ouseburn #tyneandwear #newcastle #history #photographs #photography #vintagephotos #vintagephotographs
The Art From the Lens Gallery is a celebration of visual storytellers from 1840s onwards through a collection of original vintage photographs from across the world and local to the North East of England. Rare photos, limited prints, plus a magic lantern display each evening.
Open 10:00-19:00 hrs daily at BottleWorks @BottleWorksUK on Riverside Walk, Lower Ouseburn Valley, NE6 1LX. Free exhibition.
Front window (pretend driver)
https://www.europesays.com/uk/477437/ England’s ‘Queen of the North’ gets a bad rap, but I promise it’s a belter #Britain #England #GreatBritain #Lifestyle #Travel #TravelInspiration #TravelReviews #TyneAndWear #UK #UKTravel #UnitedKingdom
England’s ‘Queen of the North’ gets a bad rap, but I promise it’s a belter — B-List Britain
England’s ‘Queen of the North’ gets a bad rap, but I promise it’s a belter — B-List Britain
No running for me yet, so I have to get my exercise in gentler ways. Nice walk with Mrs E from St Mary's Lighthouse up past Seaton Sluice and back, followed by visiting a few of Whitley Bay's numerous independent establishments for a light lunch then a few beers.
Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Myths and Legends from Where I Live
#WritingCommunity #WriterCommunity #BloggingCommunity #BloggerCommunity #WednesdayWeeklyBloggingChallenge #Challenge #Wednesday #blog #Myths #Legends #Hebburn #TyneAndWear #Ghost
DWP issues update as six benefits are being phased out - Gloucestershire Live
https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-issues-update-six-benefits-8965762
#UCMigration
#IncomeSupport
#HousingBenefit
#ESA
#JSA
#WorkingTaxCredit
#ChildTaxCredit
#Berkshire
#Buckinghamshire
#Oxfordshire
#Leicestershire
#Northamptonshire
#Northumberland
#TyneAndWear
#Devon
#Cornwall
Donate here - every donation counts, thank you! 💚
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#gateshead #tyneandwear #newcastle #clothing #socent #fashion #help
Happy birthday to the Tyne and Wear Metro! 43 years old today!
It's a shame that this tourist's holiday got interrupted, but it's good to hear that trackers work sometimes, at least.
Of course, it'd be much better if we didn't need to have trackers, or the selection of physical security devices that I have to lug around.
Washington: Norwegian tourist reunited with motorbike stolen from hotel
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-66365517
