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A few facts about South Shields

  • South Shields has a population of about 84,000.
  • It's part of England.
  • It's about 247 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Tynemouth (1 mile), North Shields (1 mile) and Jarrow (2 miles).

First-date ideas for South Shields

Daytime dates suit a town like South Shields: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in South Shields: questions and answers

Who can I meet near South Shields?

Within 30 miles of South Shields there are 52 towns and cities — Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Hartlepool among them — with more than 1.5 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in South Shields?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in South Shields and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around South Shields real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside South Shields?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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