A trapped seagull, fencing champion, ferry favourite and a South Shields legend had one common link 15 years ago.
They were all in the Shields Gazette headlines and we have revisited their stories - as well as many more - in this round-up of news from this week in 2011.
The rooftop rescue involved a gull which was trapped in netting, while 11-year-old Matthew Dickinson was taking the sport of fencing by storm.
Jackie Mountain was saying farewell as a passenger on the Shields ferry with a last trip.
Stan Mortensen was the Shields-born legend and a scrapbook on his life was going up for auction.
But that’s not the end of it. We also have reminders from Lukes Lane Community School, Joe McElderry who was a royal hit, and a Jarrow man who had his own Olympic moment.
If that’s got you intrigued, find out more by having a browse through our gallery of photo memories and then tell us more by emailing [email protected]
9. Helping the budding chefs
Colmans of South Shields was giving budding chefs handy tips on how to cook seafood specialities. The Ocean Road-based restaurantprovided three mouthwatering recipes for a new book, Relish North East, that showcases the finest food the region boasts. | Local Library