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The historic former Tyneside railway line that today is a haven for walkers and cyclists
South Tyneside
Operating for 140 years, the former Bowes Railway line was one of Tyneside's main industrial arteries - before the last remaining section closed for good in 1986
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Skateboarding in 1970s Newcastle - and the sport is just as popular today
Newcastle upon Tyne
In February 1978, contestants and spectators converged on the Lightfoot Centre in Walker for the two-day North East of England Skateboard Championships
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Newcastle United fans in London for the 1976 League Cup final - 20 unseen photographs
Newcastle United FC History
Our 20 mainly unpublished photographs recall some of the thousands of Newcastle United fans who descended on London for the 1976 League Cup final. Recognise any faces?
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Newcastle's Bigg Market and Quayside - 1985-2000: 10 photos of lads and lasses on the Toon
Newcastle upon Tyne
Our 10 photographs of ladies and gentlemen enjoying fun nights out in Newcastle are from the Facebook page, The Bigg Market/Quayside 1985-2000
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It's five years since the Beast From The East hit the North East with freezing temperatures and heavy snow - 10 photographs
Newcastle upon Tyne
On February 24, 2018, the Beast From The East swept into the UK, hitting the North East with freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and ferocious winds
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Newcastle United at Wembley: 13 times the Magpies played at the national stadium
Newcastle United FC History
Newcastle United at one time were, technically speaking, unbeaten at Wembley for 50 years - on the other hand, they haven’t won a major fixture there for approaching 68 years
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Newcastle United in action under the St James' Park floodlights for 70 years
Newcastle United FC History
It's 70 years this week since St James' Park hosted its first floodlit match, with Newcastle United playing Celtic in a Wednesday evening friendly in February 1953
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Metroland funfair at the Metrocentre opened 35 years ago - 10 photographs
MetroCentre
On Tuesday, February 22, 1988, Metroland funfair opened its doors for the first time - it would remain a firm favourite with Tyneside youngsters for the next 20 years
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Girls Aloud fans at Newcastle Arena 10 years ago - recognise any faces in our 10 photos?
Newcastle Arena
Girls Aloud began what would be their last ever UK tour 10 years ago, performing for three nights at Newcastle Arena - on February 21, 22, and 23, 2013
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Then and Now: From Newcastle city centre bank to nightspot in 40 years
Newcastle upon Tyne
This was one of the first Newcastle banks to be later repurposed as a bar - it had been home to a bank for nearly 100 years when Midland shut up shop in 1983
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Get hands-on with history at Newcastle Cathedral this February half-term
Newcastle Cathedral
A drop-in date for half-term at Newcastle Cathedral when you can handle rare historic treasures and curiosities - all with a story to tell
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The 15 children's names that have remained in fashion for the last 100 years
In The News
Data from the Office for National Statistics reveals the 15 baby names that have made it into the top 100 most popular names every decade since the 1920s
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Then and Now: Early morning at Newcastle Central Station 65 years ago
Newcastle Central Station
It was February 1958, and the day's national newspapers had just arrived from London by train during a time midway through what was a long, golden age of print journalism
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Tyneside 35 years ago: 10 photographs from around our region in 1988
Newcastle upon Tyne
Our 10 photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recall some of what was going on around Newcastle and Tyneside 35 years ago
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The five vanished high street brands Tyneside shoppers miss the most
MetroCentre
From Toys "R" Us to BHS, new research of social media trends reveals the five lost high street stores people get most nostalgic about
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A night out in Newcastle in 2007 - 10 photographs of lads and lasses having fun
Newcastle upon Tyne
These ladies and gentlemen were all out on the town in Newcastle 16 years ago - and photographed for our regular Bigg Night Out feature
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X Factor at Newcastle Arena 10 years ago - From Rylan to James Arthur in 10 photos
Newcastle upon Tyne
A sell-out audience at Newcastle Arena welcomed the finalists of TV's X Factor in a show that elicited a mixed review from our Chronicle reviewer
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Back to school on Tyneside in the 1970s - 10 classroom photographs
Newcastle upon Tyne
Our 10 photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recall classroom line-ups captured in Tyneside schools during the 1970s. Recognise any faces?
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The Angel of the North at 25 - and 12 things they said about it when it was unveiled
Angel of the North
From 'a monumental clanger' to a 'wonderful surprise for people visiting Tyneside' - what they said about the new Angel of the North 25 years ago
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The Angel of the North at 25: Photographs of the iconic landmark down the years
Angel of the North
The Angel of the North was put into place on a hill at Eighton Lodge, Gateshead, over the weekend of February 14 and 15, 1998, with the world waking up to the completed structure on Monday, 16
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New exhibition in Newcastle that celebrates mod and 1960s culture
Newcastle upon Tyne
'It’s my life … and I’ll do what I want' showcases vintage clothing, shoes and accessories, as well as magazines, records and books that recall the mod scene of 1960s Newcastle
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The late 1960s - and football hooliganism reaches the home of Newcastle United
Newcastle United FC History
This week 55 years ago trouble flared when Newcastle United hosted Celtic in a 'friendly' at St James' Park during an era marked by the rise of football violence
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Faces of Tyneside criminals from the early 20th century - in colour
North Shields
These men fell foul of the law in the early years of the last century and ended up at North Shields Police Court where their mugshots were taken
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The vanished Newcastle railway station that operated for more than 80 years
Newcastle upon Tyne
Sitting on the line between Scotswood and Newburn, Lemington railway station was once a hive activity with thousands of passengers using it every year
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Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
Newcastle dating app swindler duped gran out of £320,000 after marrying her in Las Vegas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
Your Money
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin makes awkward gaffe over name of campmate Nick Pickard
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Nick Pickard and Nigel Farage faced a Bushtucker Trial in the latest episode of the ITV show - and fans were quick to pick up on Ant's mistake during the programme
Warning that most pensioners will be dragged into paying tax within five years
Your Money
The combination of triple lock rises and frozen tax thresholds means that the state pension alone will be taxed by 2028
Tributes paid to 'generous' and 'hugely charismatic' former lord mayor of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Geoff O'Brien, a long-serving city councillor and a lecturer at Northumbria University, died last week at the age of 71
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I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
Newcastle United FC
Ex-Newcastle United favourite shares Champions League concern before AC Milan clash
Newcastle United have 11 first-team players on the sidelines due to injury and suspension
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
Your Money
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
'Incredible' Nick Pope has 'best game of his life' in Newcastle's draw with PSG
Nick Pope
The Newcastle United shot stopper was the standout performer at the Parc Des Princes
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