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South Shields news for visitors
Short write-ups of recent local news that affects a visit. Each one links its sources.
Santa at South Shields Market is on Saturday 21 November; the lights go on Thursday 19thTue 10 Nov 2026The Bamburgh on The Leas reopens after a refurbishmentTue 10 Nov 2026First hour of town-centre parking stays free as council confirms new chargesTue 10 Nov 2026Dean Road bus gate camera switches on from Monday 9 NovemberSun 8 Nov 2026Die Hard, Elf and the story of Hebburn: December extras at The Customs HouseSun 8 Nov 2026The Word car park on River Drive closes from 16 NovemberSat 7 Nov 2026Council plans to close and demolish Brinkburn CIO on Harton LaneFri 6 Nov 2026Three pantos in South Shields this Christmas, including Rapunzel at BrinkburnThu 5 Nov 2026Remembrance week travel: free buses for the Armed Forces, and Metro changes on SundayWed 4 Nov 2026Free festive entertainment in the Market Square, and the Christmas markets so farWed 4 Nov 2026Work to replace the Marsden steps starts this monthWed 21 Oct 2026Derelict Water's Edge pub at Trow Lea to become four homesTue 20 Oct 2026 (decision)Littlehaven water quality: public drop-in on 12 NovemberSat 31 Oct 2026Remembrance Sunday in South Shields: times and road closuresTue 3 Nov 2026Arbeia's candlelit tours return while the fort is shut for winterFri 30 Oct 2026