Whitley Bay23 hrs agoPizza boss jailed over £150,000 Covid loans fraudMatthew Temple, then known as Mehdi Ghaneh-Keisami, claimed three Bounce Back loans within a few weeks.23 hrs ago7 days agoMum 'would still be here' with better Covid rulesPaul Sexton says his mother was strong and would still be here as he reacts to the Covid inquiry. 7 days ago12 Oct 2026STACK Leisure scraps plans for two new venuesThe proposals for the Whitley Bay and Durham sites are shelved after delays.12 Oct 202616 Sept 2026Family 'no closer' to truth over BBC worker deathKate Mitchell, originally from Whitley Bay, was found dead in November 2021 at a Nairobi hotel.16 Sept 202625 Aug 2026Couple warn of parking QR code scam after £370 lossJess Hagan and partner Jake Freeman say they are shocked at how convincing the scam was.25 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Grandma admits crash which killed 81-year-oldLinda Hall receives a suspended sentence after admitting causing death by dangerous driving.14 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Metro safety 'number one concern' for passengersMore must be done to make sure people using the Tyne and Wear Metro feel safe, a users' group says.28 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Illegal encampment returns to seafront siteThe group returns to a site near Whitley Bay's Spanish City which they had been moved from days ago.10 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Illegal encampment told to move from seafront spotPolice and council staff tell a group which arrived at the weekend to leave the Whitley Bay site.7 Jul 2026...
