Tyne Tees North Tyneside Council

Officials at North Tyneside Council are warning of a predicted £9.5m overspend in the current financial year alone, plus a further £31m in 2025/26.

An action group has criticised the decision to move the school a step closer to permanent closure by August 2026.

The reopening of St Mary's lighthouse, which was due to be in mid-September, has been delayed due to specialist reglazing works.