- a metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, in NE England: seaport on the Tyne River opposite Newcastle.
- a port in NE England, in Gateshead unitary authority, Tyne and Wear: engineering works, cultural centre. Pop: 78 403 (2001)
- a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 191 000 (2003 est). Area: 142 sq km (55 sq miles)
