EXPLAINED: Wallsend | Rare Historical Photos

Sycamore Gap sapling planted at eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall

The young tree was planted at Segedunum Roman Fort at Wallsend, North Tyneside.

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Two people arrested after woman seriously injured in XL Bully attack

A 29-year-old woman from Wallsend, North Tyneside has been taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

Great grandmother had legs amputated after she was dragged under bus when driver refused to let her on

Joan Scott’s family said she is now ‘no longer herself in any way, shape or form’ after the incident in Wallsend, North Tyneside

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Barrier Fire Protection expands into second North East base as demand soars

The Wallsend firm has also created 20 new jobs at its new regional site

Birmingham Post · Jul 11, 2023

Strictly's Katya Jones blown away by Newcastle theatre during DIY SOS filming in Wallsend

Katya Jones is one of the Strictly Come Dancing stars heavily involved in the DIY SOS: Big Build project in Wallsend

Chronicle Live · Jul 11, 2023

'Incredibly proud' Wallsend nurse now helps save lives, decades on from her own 'touch and go' brush with death

Leanne Riddell came close to death as an infant - now she's a ward sister on a Newcastle respiratory ward.

Chronicle Live · Jul 9, 2023

I visited a tiny community suburb in Wallsend which has been 'cut off' from its neighbours

East Howdon seems to have a close-knit community feel, although it lacks the amenities to make it self-sufficient

Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2023

BBC's DIY SOS issues rallying call for Wallsend volunteers to join Strictly stars for Big Build

DIY SOS: The Big Build is heading to North Tyneside this week, with Strictly stars joining host Nick Knowles

Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023

Hapless Wallsend thief stole from Sainsbury's after being unable to get methadone script

Rachel Best claimed she stole the goods to sell for drugs as it was the Bank Holiday weekend and she couldn't get her methadone script

Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023

Controversial Wallsend bingo hall plans set for approval despite public outcry

The plans to convert the bingo hall into a discount retailer has been met with hundreds of objections by angry residents

Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023