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Muhammad Ali

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Sir Michael Parkinson dies aged 88 following brief illness Sam Johnson

15 remarkable photos from the day Muhammad Ali came to South Tyneside Evie Lake

Life in South Tyneside in 1977.

What life was like in South Tyneside at the time of the Queen's Silver Jubilee Chris Cordner

The refurbished KBB 118D on South Shields seafront

Open top bus from Muhammad Ali's 1977 visit to South Shields is restored Kevin Clark

Join us on a journey back to 15 remarkable scenes. Photo: Freddie Muddit.

Seconds out for your memories of this ‘Greatest’ day Chris Cordner

Former British Champion Richard Dunn takes on Ali in an exhibition match on Wearside in 1977.

9 pictures from when Muhammad Ali paid us a visit Chris Cordner

Honorary South Tynesiders (from top left) Mo Farah, Jimi Hendrix, Julio Arca and Muhammad Ali.

13 stars who could deserve to be named honorary South Tynesiders

The visit of Muhammad Ali is one of the more colourful events covered by the Gazette.

How well do you know South Tyneside? Try this quiz Tony Gillan