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Guides to North Shields

In-depth guides to the best places to eat, drink, explore, and enjoy in North Shields. Written by locals, backed by research.

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Getting Married in North Shields
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Getting Married in North Shields

Planning a North Shields wedding? Our guide to getting married in the town, from the Grade II listed register office overlooking the Tyne to approved ceremony venues, reception spaces and local suppliers, plus North East wedding fairs.

What to Do When Someone Dies in North Shields
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What to Do When Someone Dies in North Shields

A calm, practical guide to the first steps after a death in North Shields: registering the death at North Tyneside Register Office, arranging a funeral, and where to find local help and support.

Sam Fender: North Shields' Own
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Sam Fender: North Shields' Own

From pulling pints at the Low Lights Tavern to headlining St James' Park and winning the Mercury Prize, Sam Fender has become North Shields' most famous son. The story of how the town shaped one of Britain's biggest songwriters.

How to Find a Trusted Tradesperson in North Shields
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How to Find a Trusted Tradesperson in North Shields

Need an electrician, plumber, joiner or builder in North Shields? Our practical guide to finding a reliable local tradesperson, what to check before you hire, and where to look.

A Day Out on the Shields Ferry
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A Day Out on the Shields Ferry

The Shields Ferry is the last passenger ferry on the Tyne, and a proper little adventure. Our guide to crossing from North Shields to South Shields, and what to see when you get there.

Famous People from North Shields
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Famous People from North Shields

For a working town on the Tyne, North Shields has produced a remarkable roll call: a chart-topping songwriter, a Hollywood director, the inventor of Plasticine and more. Our guide to the town's famous sons and daughters.