It was a wet Bonfire Night in South Tyneside in 1991 but it had nothing to do with the weather.
More than 8,000 people had to go without water supplies when a mains was fractured and that was not the only headline in a packed November 5 edition.
Sir Loyd Grossman was in town to re-open the Saxon farm at Bede’s World and Harry Potters galore converged for a lookalike competition.
A popular cafe won a victory against demolition and the Shields Gazette launched a £25,000 fundraising drive which got immediate attention.
If that has got you intrigued, there was lots more going on - and you can find out more by browsing through our gallery of 1991 photo memories.
5. Going hi-tech at St Mary's
The new ICT suite at St Mary’s RC Primary in Ayr Drive, Jarrow, was officially opened by Father Ambrose Griffiths, the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. Pupils were on hand to show Fr Ambrose how to log on to the latest technology and bring him up to speed with the world of the Internet | sg
6. Shelina spreads the safety word
Mortimer Comprehensive pupil Shelina Begum was the brainchild behind this poster campaign to promote safety at the school's fireworks display in 1991. | sg
7. Old Smithy victory
Plans to demolish a popular South Shields tearoom were kicked out for the second time. Despite being advised by officers that permission should be given for The Old Smithy tearooms to be knocked down and a shop and cafe built in its place, members of the planning committee voted unanimously to reject the scheme. Here is cafe manageress Christine Weafer celebrating with Julia Adey, Alexis Thurkettle and daughter Sian. | sg
8. Harry Potters galore
Shields Gazette readers were being asked to vote for the best lookalike in a Harry Potter competition. The contest was being held to celebrate the official opening of the blockbuster film and 19 boys and girls turned up at the Customs House to take part in the competition. | sg