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Welcome to our news section. Here you will find our press releases, project newsletter and other important updates


College new build project will launch the careers of five young people
10 February 2026 (L-R) Andrew Dawson, managing director at Castle, Dr Lindsey Whiterod CBE, chief executive of Tyne Coast College, Cllr Tracey Dixon, leader of South Tyneside Council and the North East Combined Authority’s skills lead and Tony Lister, CEO, Castle. To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (February 9 – 15), Castle, principal contractor for the build of the new South Tyneside College and South Shields Marine School, is helping to launch the careers of five
Feb 113 min read


Golden Bolt Marks Major Milestone in £95m Build
Work to construct the steel frame of a multi-million-pound college development in South Tyneside is almost complete. It marks a major milestone in the £95m project to relocate South Tyneside Collge and South Shields Marine School into the heart of South Shields town centre. It is anticipated that the transformational project will bring an additional 9,000 people into the town centre, helping to sustain new and existing businesses and acting as a catalyst for further investmen
Feb 93 min read


Headline sponsor announced at Best of South Tyneside Awards
In line with its growing community engagement programme, Castle is the headline sponsor at the Best of South Tyneside Awards. Celebrating local heroes, businesses and community groups, the awards ceremony will be held at Boldon Park Newcastle South on 26 March. Castle, which has its headquarters in Hebburn, recently launched a website dedicated to its growing community and stakeholder engagement activities within the borough. ( www.castlecommunity.co.uk ). Craig Muldoon, Cast
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Community engagement builds strong momentum in line with college relocation build programme
05 January 2026 Photo caption: Foreground. Matt Keating, project manager, Castle, Neil Bowen, head of STEM, motor vehicle and green initiatives at South Tyneside College and Cllr, Margeret Meling. Back row: Year two, T-Level students studying Building Services Engineering for Construction at South Tyneside College with Val Quinnan, work placement officer at South Tyneside College. Community engagement activities around the relocation of South Tyneside College and South Shield
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Striding out for a good cause
Colleagues at Castle, put their best feet forward, to take part in the South Shields Memory Walk. The community-based event included a coastline walk with all funds raised helping to support people affected by dementia. Starting at Bents Park, right by the beach, the 7k walk, saw a Castle team comprised of Naomi Haliburton, HSEQ manager, Paul Ilston, assistant quantity surveyor, Georgina Archer, HSEQ administrator, Helen Maxwell, finance administrator and Jenette Barrett, sen
Nov 27, 20252 min read


Business Talks: Building a new college in South Shields
In this Business Talk we find out more about Castle. With its headquarters in Hebburn, and offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Castle,...
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Community engagement a critical part of Tyne Coast College’s relocation project
10 September 2025 Back row (left to right) Simon Ashton, principal at South Shields Marine School with Chris Meadowcroft, operations...
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Green light for student riverside residence
A striking riverside building in South Shields is set for a new lease of life as modern student accommodation, following the approval of...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Multi-million Pound Regeneration Project Underway
South Shields town centre is set for major transformation, with a multi-million-pound regeneration project now underway. Work to deliver...
Jun 23, 20253 min read


Contractor on board for College relocation
L-R George Clark, Vice Chair of Tyne Coast College, Dr Lindsey Whiterod CBE, Chief Executive South Tyneside College, Paul Macking,...
Mar 26, 20253 min read
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