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The unstoppable rise of North East baker Greggs over the last 85 years
Greggs
From a man on a bike in 1939 selling goods door-to-door around Newcastle, to nationwide retail giant in 2024
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Newcastle 70 years ago: 10 archive photographs recalling the city in 1954
Newcastle upon Tyne
From old Eldon Square to the traditional Paddy’s Market - 10 photos showing Newcastle in 1954
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Tyneside photographs worthy of top museums found on display in pensioner’s house
Newcastle upon Tyne
The photographs by iconic photographers Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen and Graham Smith are up for auction this week
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Then and Now: Tynemouth Longsands in the early years of the last century - and the view today
Tynemouth
Recently voted the best beach destination in England and Wales, Tynemouth has been popular with visitors since Victorian times
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How historic Newcastle Quayside might have been torn down in the late 1960s
Quayside Newcastle
The controversial All Saints scheme would have replaced many of the old buildings with 12 modernist concrete office blocks
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Back to the 1980s and passengers on the Tyne and Wear Metro - in 10 archive photographs
Tyne and Wear Metro
Maybe you'll spot a familiar face among our 10 photographs of people using the Metro four decades ago
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The vanished Newcastle pubs we used to love that have now called last orders
Newcastle City Centre
Here's a trip down memory lane taking in en route some city pubs that proved popular over the years but which have long since called last orders
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Newcastle in 1959: 10 archive photographs recalling scenes from 65 years ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
From an iconic view of the River Tyne, to the new Civic Centre under construction - 10 photos showing Newcastle in 1959
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The brutal experiences of the Newcastle boy who was Britain's youngest prisoner of war
World War Two
John Hipkin, who grew up in Headlam Street, Byker, was just 14 when he was captured by German forces and sent to a prisoner of war camp
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The Newcastle band that would conquer the world - and their breakthrough 60 years ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
From house band at Newcastle’s Club a'Gogo to huge success in the UK and USA - how The Animals struck gold
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North East shoe retailer Charles Clinkard is celebrating 100 years in business
Newcastle upon Tyne
Charles Clinkard has had a store in Newcastle’s Eldon Square Shopping Centre since 1976 - but the company’s first shop opened in 1924
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The Newcastle United of 100 years ago and a heroes' welcome for the FA Cup winners
Newcastle United FC History
Thousands of Newcastle United fans saw their team beat Aston Villa in the 1924 FA Cup final - and thousands more welcomed them home
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A vanished Tyneside way of life captured in a classic Chronicle photograph from 1969
Wallsend
55 years ago and four friends were photographed playing in their Wallsend street in the shadow of a giant ship under construction
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A day in the life of Newcastle United's famous Gallowgate End in the mid 1970s
Newcastle United FC History
For more than a 100 years, generations of Newcastle United supporters watched their team from the Gallowgate End terraces
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Then and Now: A packed beach at Whitley Bay and the same scene more than 100 years later
Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay with its Spanish City fairground and ‘Scottish fortnight’ was one of the region’s traditional seaside resorts
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Newcastle in 1999: 10 archive photographs recalling scenes from 25 years ago
Newcastle City Centre
From the controversial ‘Lego Men’, to the Centre for Life nearing completion - 10 photos showing Newcastle in 1999
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The brutal past of the Anglo-Scottish border is uncovered by a team of archaeologists
Northumberland
Archaeologists working at an ancient parish church find evidence of violent deaths and bones gnawed by wolves
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Newcastle in 2004: 10 archive photographs recalling scenes around the city 20 years ago
Newcastle City Centre
From the closure of Warner Bros cinema, to Duran Duran at the Arena - 10 photos showing Newcastle in 2004
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The unique tunnel under the River Tyne which remains an icon of the industrial era
Tyne Tunnel
10 archive images of the Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel which links North and South Tyneside
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How an unlikely meeting on Tyneside 100 years ago sparked a lifetime of love and devotion
Gateshead
When a Chronicle employee was sent on a job to a Gateshead coal mine in the 1920s, she met her husband-to-be
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Toon Army 1996: Stunning photographs recall a momentous time for Newcastle United fans
Newcastle United FC History
A new A5 zine titled Toon Army 1996 captures dramatic images of fans during Newcastle United’s 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons
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Newcastle in 1964: 10 archive photographs recalling life around the city 60 years ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
From transformation in the West End, to new offices for the Chronicle - 10 photos of Newcastle in 1964
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It opened 40 years ago: The South Tyneside Metro line in 14 archive photographs
Tyne and Wear Metro
Opening in March 1984, the Tyne and Wear Metro line through South Tyneside was the final stage of the system’s first phase
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Then and Now: Newcastle's Gallowgate Coach Station in 1975 - and the scene today
Newcastle City Centre
Countless passengers departed from - and arrived at - Newcastle’s Gallowgate Coach Station over the decades
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Ovingham river incident updates: Boy, 14, dies and boy, 13, in critical condition in hospital
Police received reports of concern for the welfare of two teenage boys on Saturday afternoon near Ovingham bridge in Northumberland
Boy, 14, dies and boy, 13, in critical condition in hospital after teens get into difficulty in River Tyne
Northumberland
Emergency services rushed to the river after concern was raised for the two teenage boys
Former delivery driver thought she'd killed pregnant woman after crashing into car in Northumberland
Crime
Jade Cobb was behind the wheel of a Morrisons delivery van when she ploughed into a woman's Ford Fiesta on the A68 in Northumberland
Ant McPartlin thanks fans in baby update - and reassures them over his tattoo
Anthony McPartlin
In a message to fans, the TV star new dad gives an update on new son Wilder and is quick to point he did not miss one of his best pals off his family tattoo
Major police incident in Ovingham after reports of two teens in difficulty in River Tyne
Northumberland
Emergency services have confirmed that there is a large multi-agency presence near Ovingham bridge, in Northumberland, after receiving reports of concern for the welfare of two teenage boys earlier this afternoon.
County Durham
Wickes opens new Durham store which is set to bring 30 jobs to St Andrews Retail Park
To celebrate, the store is offering customers a 15% discount from May 24-26
How The Journal's Bad Blood campaign exposed a 'great betrayal' - with campaigners waiting decades for justice
NHS
In August 2000, The Journal began its Bad Blood campaign
Five ways to get your children off screens and into the outdoors as kids' device time increases
Parenting
If you are looking for ways to get your children to put down their digital devices and play outdoors, these tips might help
Gosforth disabled badge holder outraged after being hit with £70 fine at the Royal Victoria Infirmary
Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle
Craig Bulman, 55, has appealed the fine after taking his mother to a hospital appointment
Most common baby names in the North East revealed - see which names made the top 10
Newcastle upon Tyne
ChronicleLive breaks down the most popular baby names according to the latest ONS data
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County Durham
Wickes opens new Durham store which is set to bring 30 jobs to St Andrews Retail Park
To celebrate, the store is offering customers a 15% discount from May 24-26
How The Journal's Bad Blood campaign exposed a 'great betrayal' - with campaigners waiting decades for justice
NHS
In August 2000, The Journal began its Bad Blood campaign
Five ways to get your children off screens and into the outdoors as kids' device time increases
Parenting
If you are looking for ways to get your children to put down their digital devices and play outdoors, these tips might help
How El Coto restaurant won over Newcastle customers 20 years ago - and keeps them coming
Newcastle City Centre
Success on a plate - see images from across the years at the city restaurant which serves up an authentic taste of Spain and is now celebrating a milestone birthday, with its proud owner saying 'we feel it’s a massive achievement to be still going strong 20 years on'
Gosforth disabled badge holder outraged after being hit with £70 fine at the Royal Victoria Infirmary
Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle
Craig Bulman, 55, has appealed the fine after taking his mother to a hospital appointment