Pupils rewarded for perfect school attendance

“I think this event is a fantastic idea and will probably encourage more young people to aim for 100 per cent attendance.” Also at the event was 11-year-old Ruth Slater, who achieved 100 per cent attendance every day of her school life at Biddick

Animals rescued from house fire in South Tyneside

A kitten and two cats have been rescued after a fire broke out in a South Tyneside home. A total of 12 firefighters from South Shields and North Shields were called to Defoe Avenue, Biddick Hall, South Shields at 4.45pm today. A fire had broke

Pupils celebrate success in South Tyneside

Back left, Mayor, Coun Richard Porthouse, Coun Joan Atkinson, Mayoress Patricia Porthouse. front left to right Aaron Moore, Ruth Slater, Elizabeth Dunn, Isobel Jordan and Max Clark who all have at least five years consecutive 100 per cent school