History

Your family tree could be bigger than you ever imagined — and DNA testing can help you trace its many branches.

How many living relatives do you really have? DNA tests reveal more

13-inch Roman shoe worn by giant soldier 2,000 years ago discovered

Visitors walking past large Voiles created by artist Ash Mills

Explore one of the world's most important documents at new display

Diana, Princess of Wales pictured on her visit to the Interconnections Systems (Plessey) factory in South Shields in 1992.

Princess Diana lab coat sells for £4,500

Callum Wilson is now a free agent after leaving Newcastle United.

NUFC green light striker signing after 49-goal star snubs contract

Callum Wilson has been released by Newcastle United.

NUFC co-owner issues five-word message as contract decision made

10 majestic pictures from Kynren as huge outdoor spectacle returns

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes.

'Always' - Bruno Guimaraes makes permanent NUFC gesture fans will love

Diana, Princess of Wales pictured on her visit to the Interconnections Systems (Plessey) factory in South Shields in 1992.

Princess Diana's lab coat - worn in South Shields - up for auction

A view of Commercial Road in South Shields but this is how it looked around 100 years ago.

Commercial Road's century in 13 photos

A Blue Plaque has been dedicated to Jarrow-born Robert and Joseph MacGregor MBE.

Blue Plaque dedicated to two engineering pioneers is unveiled

Members of Cleadon Mariners' jazz band look delighted with their new banner in 1970.

Cleadon memories: 13 nostalgic photos

Car brand drives traffic to its showroom – by offering bungee jumps

Ad Feature This quirky beach hotel in South Shields is full of hidden history

Dennis Jackson from Preston in his 1958 Wolesley classic car. Inset: Demonstrating how he uses a 'crank handle' to start the engine, and places a clothes peg on the choke button. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I spent £13,000 restoring classic 1958 Wolseley - I kept every receipt

Hotel Gotham

Former Fire & Police stations prepare to open as Hotel Gotham
A former Newcastle city centre fire and police station is preparing to turn up the heat as it starts a new chapter.
Katy Wheeler

A popular sea shanty crew lead a boozy sunset sing-along outside an RNLI station

Watch sea shanty crew's boozy sunset sing-along outside RNLI station

East Boldon Infants' School

Our school is celebrating a huge anniversary this month

Vilnius, Lithuania

I went to the most underrated holiday destination in Europe

Pensioners should never have been the ones to pay the price for the economic mess our country was left in by the Tories.

Emma Lewell MP: The debacle around winter fuel payments should be a lesson for o...

British rap legend Lady Leshurr launches new diss track single 'We Run This Glaze' to support Krispy Kreme's "Faux-G Upgrade."

Rapper Lady Leshurr launches diss track aimed at Krispy Kreme 'dupes'

Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

A Dacia Spring-powered pop-up chip shop brings a sustainable twist to tradition

‘Chip Shop Diva’ hands out free chips for National Fish & Chip Day

Transgender sex offender back in court just months after being caught with 125,000 child abuse images

Transgender sex offenderback in court for breaching order

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

These are 15 places that proves Tyne & Wear is one of the UK's most beautiful counties.

Places that put Tyne & Wear among the UK’s most beautiful counties

NUFC 2025/26 Adidas kit: Home shirt confirmed & away design leaked
Newcastle United’s 2025/26 Adidas home kit is set to go on sale next week.
Dominic Scurr

Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United looks dejected following the team's defeat during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St James' Park on March 02, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Bruno Guimaraes 'really upset' with NUFC decision before major U-turn

In the wake of The Who and Foo Fighters dropping their current drummers, we take a look at five band beefs involving that person keeping time at the back.

Five acrimonious splits between drummers and bands in history

Sheridan Bowler has been appointed the new Lifeboat Operations Manager (LOM) at Tynemouth RNLI, becoming the first woman to hold the role.

Tynemouth RNLI's first female operations manager hopes to inspire more

Newcastle United have consulted supporters over changes to the club crest.

Howe breaks silence on NUFC crest change after fan backlash

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War were due to be going up for sale - including his Victoria Cross medal - but the lot has since been withdrawn.

Heroic WWI soldier's Victoria Cross medal withdrawn from sale

These are some of the best rated museums across Tyne and Wear

The 13 best museums across Tyne and Wear ranked according to reviews

Newcastle United crest changes.

NUFC new crest update after fan backlash & leaked design

Lizard Lane showing the World War Two heavy anti-aircraft battery, near Whitburn.
This view of South Tyneside was captured in 2015.
(Photo by Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images)

Aerial views of South Tyneside history

Get to know the United Kingdom's history at Eurovision by the numbers with our look back at 64 years of the country at the song contest.

How many points have the UK accumulated throughout Eurovision history?

Regis Le Bris has brilliant Sunderland message fans will love

Items that once belonged to the late Steve Albini are set to go on sale weekly through the new Steve Albini’s Closet website.

4000 items from the late Steve Albini's collection to go on sale

Newcastle United proposed badge change.

NUFC official statement confirms biggest PIF change to date

From left: Councillor Judith Taylor with the Mayor and Mayoress of South Tyneside, Cllr Fay Cunningham and Stella Matthewson, Barbara Compton and Jean Stokes.

Blue Plaque unveiled for a former South Shields Mayor

Brighton and Hove Albion v Newcastle United Premier League 04/05/2025. Anthony Gordon Forward of Newcastle United, Tino Livramento Defender of Newcastle United and Joe Willock Midfielder of Newcastle United before the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United at the American Express Stadium, Brighton and Hove, England on 4 May 2025.

Gordon & Isak spotted in new NUFC adidas gear ahead of announcement

Enjoying good weather on the North East coast.

Forecast predicts when North East will see another warm spell

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been linked with a move to Newcastle United this summer.

Everton confirm major Dominic Calvert-Lewin U-turn - NUFC take note

Leonard Barker Knox and his wife Violet who survived World War II. Leonard's diaries have now been shared with us.

VE Day 1945: Boldon man's story

What songs caused a moral panic in the '80s that led to the establishment of the Parental Advisory label that adorns CDs to this day?

The 'Filthy Fifteen' songs of the 1980s that parents tried to ban

Veterans Richard Pelzer (left), 101, and Ron Horsey, 98, who both served with the Royal Engineers, holding the new VE Day 50p coin at the Royal Mint manufacturing site in South Wales (Photo: The Royal Mint)

VE Day 50p coins released to mark 80th anniversary of WWII's end

Picture dated 1978 of British punk rockers from the band The Clash, Joe Strummer (R), Mick Jones (C) and Paul Simonon.

When The Clash’s sound of discontent toured the UK on this day in 1977

The sun rises on another packed day at Virginia Beach

I know why Pharrell Williams is 'Happy' after a trip to Virginia Beach

It premiers Monday 5th May at 10 PM

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The new premises of Messrs J D Ainsley were photographed at River Drive in April 1964.

River Drive in retro: 60 years in 13 photos

Six baby goslings are set to become the latest fluffy little stars to join Kynren : An Epic Tale of England, having hatched just before Easter.

Six Easter chicks to be the new stars of the UK's largest outdoor show

Amazon's first ever book sale starts this month

Amazon UK Book Sale: Up to 70% off books, Kindles and more

Andre Onana of Manchester United in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United at OL Stadium on April 10, 2025 in Decines-Charpieu, France. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Man Utd team news leaked as Onana withdraws from squad to face NUFC

Jason Tindall was asked about Andre Onana ahead of Sunday's match between Newcastle United and Manchester United.

Jason Tindall defends Manchester United star after 'the worst' claim

Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe applauds fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Newcastle United at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on April 7, 2025. Newcastle won the game 3-0.

The reason Howe is not doing a NUFC press conference ahead of Man Utd

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