We’re counting down the hours until England bid for a place in the FIFA World Cup final.
Argentina awaits in the semi-final in Atlanta tonight but 8 years ago, it was Croatia who stood between the Three Lions and a chance to lift the trophy.
We delved into the Shields Gazette archives to find out what was making the news headlines in 2018.
Among the stories was one from the seafront where Pixie Lott led South Tynesiders in a rendition of ‘It’s Coming Home’.
Elsewhere, youngsters (including one in a football shirt with Messi on the back) were practising yoga at Little Acorns Nursery.
And it was all change at a Victorian pub which was about to get a £200,000 makeover.
There’s much more besides and you can find out more by browsing through our collection of Shields Gazette photo memories.
9. Nancy's memories
Hospital staff in South Tyneside celebrated 70-years of the NHS. Among those marking the occasion was part-time nurse Nancy Clark who began her career at the town’s former Ingham Infirmary. | sg