So we thought we would say goodbye to the 21st Century’s teenage era by reminding you of 10 memorable moments from the South Shields area between 2010-19. Remember you can buy copies of these and all our pictures by logging on to northeastpress.newsprints.co.uk.
5. The Word has plenty to say
The Word library and digital media space, also known as the National Centre for the Written Word, opened its doors in October 2016 as part of the first phase of the £100m South Shields 365 regeneration masterplan. Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
6. Wembley winners
South Shields Football Club continue to rise up the non-league pyramid and along the way captured the FA Vase by demolishing Cleethorpes Town at Wembley in May 2017. Photo: Peter Talbot
7. Landmark reborn
South Shields's landmark Ghandi's Temple was transformed into Colman's Seafood Temple in the summer of 2017. Here pupils from the town's Westoe Crown Primary School help open the popular restaurant. Photo: Submitted
8. Here we Mo
The Great North Run continues to showcase South Tyneside's coastal beauty. Here we see Sir Mo Farah, who has won the last six races, crossing the finish line in 2018. Photo: Stu Norton