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Over 800 clubs signed up to get 20,000 people playing bowls across the nation

Sunderland Road before the construction of Readhead Park in an undated photo.

Nostalgic memories from Readhead Park in photos

Sharon Simpson has moved her long-standing Slimming World groups to the South Shields Indoor Bowls Club.

Long-standing Slimming World group moves venue after 12 years

A safety first lesson at Mortimer Road Infants School in 1958.

Mortimer Road, South Shields: 9 retro photos

Here's how I spent my 31st birthday on a 14-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh to London in Vietnam Airlines' business class - all the perks, surprises and complimentary cocktails that entailed.

My 31st birthday on Vietnam Airlines' luxury flight

Readhead Park Bowls Club is on the lookout for new members.

Bowling club is searching for new members following successful season

The Association of Jarrow Community Bowling Clubs has seen "unprecedented success" as they took home three national titles.

Association of Jarrow Community Bowling Clubs win national titles

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Bowls winners in Cyprus

Bowls club celebrate international success following tournament win

A reminder from July 1981 as Keith Chegwin entertains the crowds at Gypsies Green Stadium. Were you there?

Nine retro photos from life in South Tyneside in 1981- rewind 42 years

Wagamama unveils new summer menu with return of fan-favourite menu item

Wagamama unveils new summer menu with Instagramable dishes

The cardboard box containing a collection of dishes including Chinese ceramics which sold for a total of £112,000.

Box of old pots found in late mum’s house sold for £100k at auction

Asda gives out free breakfasts for children in partnership with Quaker Oats

Asda gives out free breakfasts for kids during February half term

Many plastic items will be banned from the end of this year

When single-use plastics will be banned in England and what’s included

The humble canapé is at risk (photo: Shutterstock)

They think it’s hors-d’over.... it is now

We asked you what sports you would like to see introduced to the Olympics. Picture: Yoshi Iwamoto/AFP via Getty Images.

These are the sports you want to see at the next Olympics
Team GB took home an incredible 65 medals in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, equalling the total won at London 2012.
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The community taking part in bowls at Jarrow West Park

Bowling clubs encouraging people into the sport

South Shields' Denny Plate National Champions

Bowls: National title delight as South Shields claim Denny Plate glory

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