Teenager admits killing Sunderland One Stop Shop worker Joan Hoggett
A teenager has admitted killing a shop worker during a shift at her store. Joan Hoggett, a 62-year-old grandmother from Grindon, was stabbed at the One Stop Shop in Sea Road, Fulwell, Sunderland, on September 5 last year.
Former East Boldon Junior School pupil wins Cavell Star Award
Apprentice healthcare assistant Rachel Oren has received national recognition for going above and beyond in her role at South Tyneside District Hospital.
Plans to build new houses on old Mayflower Glass site
GER Property Ltd has submitted plans to South Tyneside Council to build a number of three, four and five bedroom homes on the site of the former Mayflower Glass Warehouse.
Joan Atkinson – My Role as a Local Councillor
Joan Atkinson has been a resident in East Boldon for over 30 years, May 2011 saw her being elected as lead Councillor for East Boldon and Cleadon. In February 2019 I was fortunate enough to sit down with her and discuss what her role as Councillor has entailed in the years since she was elected.
New service aims to give young carers in South Tyneside a boost
East Boldon Library – A Catalyst for Change
In May 2017 South Tyneside Council announced plans that 4 local libraries were at risk of closure, unless volunteer groups could come forward to run them.
East Boldon Informer 