Every one of these locals spoke to the Shields Gazette on important issues of the day which ranged from smoking in hospital grounds, to the war in Iraq.
Their opinions mattered. We hope you will share your own by reliving those memories, and then telling us more by emailing [email protected]
1. Grounds for debate
Plans to introduce no smoking in hospital grounds got this local resident voicing an opinion. | sg
2. Speaking up 18 years ago
This South Shields man spoke to the Shields Gazette about smoking in 2007. | sg
3. Having their say
Another South Tyneside resident who spoke up about smoking 18 years ago. | sg
4. In the picture
Sharing his views on matters of the day in April 2007. Tell us if this brings back memories for you. | sg
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