Here's a look back at some of the stories which tickled your fancy, or annoyed you, in the last 12 months.placeholder image
Here's a look back at some of the stories which tickled your fancy, or annoyed you, in the last 12 months. | JPIMedia

Celebrations, stars and silliness - the stories The Gazette loved covering in 2019

By Tony Gillan
Published 4th Jan 2020, 08:00 GMT
Updated 4th Jan 2020, 08:05 GMT

Happy New Year. We hope you have a wonderful 2020. We’ll see if it’s as eventful as last year.

Here’s a look back at the past 12 months. We’ve picked one story from each month for a glimpse of what went on in 2019. They might inspire, annoy or amuse you.

On the second anniversary of the Manchester bombing, which took the lives of Liam Curry and Chloe Rutherford, businesses across South Tyneside had a pink and blue themed day to raise money for the charity founded in their names? Lee's Family Bakers in South Shields was one business involved. Over £40,000 was eventually raised.

5. MAY: Borough turns pink and blue for Chloe and Liam

On the second anniversary of the Manchester bombing, which took the lives of Liam Curry and Chloe Rutherford, businesses across South Tyneside had a pink and blue themed day to raise money for the charity founded in their names? Lee's Family Bakers in South Shields was one business involved. Over £40,000 was eventually raised. | JPIMedia Photo: Shields Gazette

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Two year-old Clara-Mae Davey was rescued by fire fighters when her head became stuck in her toilet training seat. Her mother, Chloe Clark, who was driven potty by the incident, said: "At least it was clean, thankfully." Hopefully Clara-Mae will be in no way embarrassed by all this when she's a teenager.

6. In-convenience for little Clara-Mae

Two year-old Clara-Mae Davey was rescued by fire fighters when her head became stuck in her toilet training seat. Her mother, Chloe Clark, who was driven potty by the incident, said: "At least it was clean, thankfully." Hopefully Clara-Mae will be in no way embarrassed by all this when she's a teenager. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette

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Midge Ure was just one of a cluster of stars to go down a storm at South Shields' outdoor gigs. Others included Nick Heyward, Marti Pellow, the Lightning Seeds and Gabrielle.

7. JULY: Ooooh Vienna! Midge wows the crowds in Bents Park

Midge Ure was just one of a cluster of stars to go down a storm at South Shields' outdoor gigs. Others included Nick Heyward, Marti Pellow, the Lightning Seeds and Gabrielle. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette

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Passengers at South Shields' new Metro on bus station were on board with the development. Alan Husband, 68, from Tyne Dock, said: “I think it’s a great thing for the town. I’ve travelled about and the transport system we have here is so much better to other places."

8. AUGUST: New £21m transport interchange is just the ticket

Passengers at South Shields' new Metro on bus station were on board with the development. Alan Husband, 68, from Tyne Dock, said: “I think it’s a great thing for the town. I’ve travelled about and the transport system we have here is so much better to other places." | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette

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