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A landlady returned to her pub after she was told to close for an “inventory” to find builders had demolished the historic building. Developers ripped through Carlton Tavern the day before it was to become a listed building, according to … Continue reading →

07:50 Tuesday 01 December 2015 Verity Ward of the Shields Gazette wrote: Photo – Mick Dawson One of South Tyneside’s oldest pubs is facing demolition to make way for a new apartments block. The Beacon in Greens Place, Lawe Top, … Continue reading →

Melanie was asked if ‘Local Life’ wanted some space on this site and it looks like the group may do so but not yet. In anticipation of this, there are a few pages to be getting on with. MD 26-Oct-15 … Continue reading →