A decade in South Tyneside: 10 defining photos from the last 10 years

And, as ever, we’ve seen good times and bad.

Some things seem never to alter – the Great North Run finish line has been a dependable presence throughout the years.

But the borough has also seen its share of sorrow, and we’ve had to say goodbye a few times along the way.

Our snapper Stu Norton has spent ten years capturing South Tyneside on camera, and we asked him to choose some of the most memorable images from that time.