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Then and Now: Newcastle’s Grainger Street in the early 20th century - and the same view today
Newcastle City Centre
Grainger Street was built in the 1830s, and named after the man largely responsible for the grand designs of the Newcastle city centre we know today
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Newcastle’s vanished Binns department store: 10 photographs and your memories
Newcastle City Centre
10 archive photos of Binns in Newcastle - plus, former shoppers and staff members share their memories
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Newcastle in 1969: 10 archive photographs recalling life in the city 55 years ago
Newcastle City Centre
From Neville Street, to St James’ Park, to the Swallow Hotel - 10 photos of Newcastle in 1969
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Then and Now: Newcastle's Blackett Street in 1901 and the much-changed location today
Newcastle City Centre
The view along Blackett Street has been transformed since our older photograph was captured at the turn of the last century
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As the Tyne Bridge rusts before our eyes - 10 striking photos from across the decades
Tyne Bridge
With delays in the refurbishment of the Tyne Bridge ongoing, our 10 archive photos recall the iconic crossing in better days
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The Metro in 1980: 10 photos of the new system which revolutionised public transport on Tyneside
Tyne and Wear Metro
10 archive photographs, courtesy of Nexus, recall the newly opened system which soon became the envy of other British cities
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Then and Now: A Tyneside terraced street and the same transformed location today
Jarrow
Children were captured playing in Newmarch Street, Jarrow, in 1960 - but the street would be demolished and its residents dispersed just a few years later
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As Metro Radio is rebranded after half a century: 10 photos from the station’s early years
Newcastle upon Tyne
A long-standing North East favourite, Metro Radio which began broadcasting in 1974 will soon change its name to Hits Radio North East
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Newcastle United in the 1960s: From relegation to European trophy glory - in 10 photographs
Newcastle United FC History
10 photographs from the Chronicle archive recall Newcastle United’s eventful journey through the years of the Swinging Sixties
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A now-vanished play area in Newcastle’s West End that was a magnet for children in the 1960s and 1970s
Newcastle upon Tyne
The concrete train and play area on Buddle Road, Benwell, opened in 1963 before being flattened in the following decade
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10 archive photographs looking back to 1994 - including Westoe Colliery demolition and a historic shop in Newcastle city centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
From Binns department store, to Andy Cole at Newcastle United, to Bryan Adams at Gateshead International Stadium - 10 photographs showing Tyneside in 1994
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For one night only 25 years ago - a Newcastle United ‘dream team’ featuring Shearer, Cole, Keegan, Waddle, Beardsley and Gazza
Newcastle United FC History
Back in January 1999, a star-studded Peter Beardsley Select XI faced Celtic at St James’ Park in Beardsley’s testimonial match
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Newcastle in 1974: 10 archive photographs recalling life in the city 50 years ago
History
From the new Byker Wall, to Supermac at St James’ Park, to David Bowie fans at the City Hall - 10 photos of Newcastle in 1974
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Then and Now: A battleship steams under the High Level Bridge at Newcastle - and the scene today
Quayside Newcastle
Built at Armstrong Whitworth in Newcastle’s West End in 1911, HMS Monarch would see combat action in World War I
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How Newcastle welcomed in the new millennium: 10 photographs from New Year’s Eve, 1999
New Year's Eve
Nearly 40,000 people flocked to Newcastle Quayside as folk around the world celebrated the dawning of the year 2000
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Then and Now: Newcastle’s magnificent Grey Street at the turn of the last century - and the same view today
Newcastle City Centre
Universally accepted as Newcastle's finest thoroughfare, Grey Street was the centrepiece of Richard Grainger’s ambitious plans for a new town centre in the 1830s
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It’s 30 years since the final episode of Jimmy Nail’s Geordie TV detective series, Spender, was aired
Jimmy Nail
The hit show, which attracted audiences of up to 14 million, bowed out with a Christmas special on December 29, 1993
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Newcastle at Christmas: 20 photographs recall city scenes during the festive season - from the 1960s to the 2000s
Christmas
20 archive photographs of Newcastle at Christmas: From Fenwick's window, to Lindisfarne at the City Hall, to Alan Shearer switching on the lights
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The UK all-time top 30 Christmas hits - from Slade to Wham to Band Aid and more
Christmas
It’s 50 years since two of the best-known Christmas hit singles were released - Merry Christmas Everybody and I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
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A look back to the Christmas Eve Bigg Night Out over the years
Christmas
Here's a Christmas Eve special showing revellers out in Newcastle between 2001 and 2009
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The 10 most popular boys' and girls' names of today, 50 years ago, and 100 years ago in the UK 
Parenting
From John and Margaret, to Paul and Sarah, to Muhammad and Olivia - changing names across the last century
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Newcastle in 1988: 10 archive photographs recalling life in the city 35 years ago
Newcastle City Centre
From the Adelphi pub, to Eldon Garden, to Mirandinha at the Toon: 10 photos of Newcastle in 1988
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Then and Now: Gateshead High Street in 1975 - and the same view nearly five decades later
Gateshead Town Centre
Gateshead High Street was part of the Great North Road - the ancient route connecting London, York, Durham, Newcastle and Edinburgh
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The early years of Newcastle’s Eldon Square shopping centre: 10 photographs from 1976 to 1991
Eldon Square
From the ‘flying saucer’ cafe, to the Food Court, to Kate Bush at Virgin Records: 10 archive photos of Eldon Square
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Bishop AucklandForensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractorsDurham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.
Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside
More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
Ian Wright's Match of the Day replacement 'sealed' as ex Newcastle United star
BBC
Ian Wright has left his high profile job as a pundit on long running BBC Saturday night programme Match of the Day
Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle last week
Funeral notices
A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks
NHSHave your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment
Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon
Weather
Noctilucent clouds have made several appearances in North East skies in recent weeks - here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon
Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August
Morrisons
Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer
UK tourist dies in Greece as temperatures soar above 40C, sparking travel warnings
Travel Advice
Greek authorities have issued a heatwave warning after a woman died in a beach tragedy on the island of Skiathos, with temperatures set to hit 40C in the hottest part of the year
Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland hospitals set for strike action in pay banding row
South Tyneside & Sunderland
Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust could be set for strike action.
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Forensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractors
Bishop Auckland
Durham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.
'Blockbuster' Newcastle United transfer dream Eddie Howe won't allow to die
Eddie Howe
Newcastle United were linked with one marquee signing after another when the takeover went through but the club have to face reality as Alan Shearer comparison made
Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside
More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
Newcastle United FCTokyo tour diary: The Newcastle United press conference moment that left Dan Burn in stitchesNewcastle United's Japanese fanbase are out in force in Tokyo and one question caused much uproar from Dan Burn and Eddie Howe
Have your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'
NHS
The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment
Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon
Weather
Noctilucent clouds have made several appearances in North East skies in recent weeks - here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon
Tosin Adarabioyo breaks silence on choosing Chelsea over Newcastle United transfer
Newcastle United FC Transfer News
Newcastle were keen on a move for the defender before he made the move to Chelsea
Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August
Morrisons
Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer