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The Great North Run returned to the North East on Sunday, September 13.

Here’s another 17 photos of runners taking on the Great North Run 2026

Thousands of runners are taking on the Great North Run 2026

Look at these 15 photos as thousands take on the Great North Run 2026

The New Sundial landlord Omar Ames starts his Christmas decoration for the pubs ultimate switch-on in 2024.

A scarily great selection of retro photos from the New Sundial

It's Temple Park Infants in a lovely class line-up from back in 2005. Tell us if you recognise anyone.

11 photos of your children on their first day at school in 2005

More than a quarter of Brits would like to see flip phones return

Digital cameras are one of the most nostalgic memories from the 2000s

The survey found 35 per cent have multiple versions of almost exactly the same picture

Brits take five selfies before landing on one they're happy with

Alfred Pallas, East Boldon

More wonderful photos of an outstanding Cleadon bungalow

We received so many great photos from Shields Gazette readers throughout the summer of 2026.

23 impressive photos submitted by readers throughout Summer 2026

The hall was packed for a day of Children in Need activity in 2011. And just to add to the excitement, Joe McElderry came along to meet the pupils.

9 memorable times we got Mortimer Primary pupils in the picture

A toast to some wonderful scenes which were all submitted to the Shields Gazette 9 years ago.

Check out another set of memories from the Chichester Arms in 2017

Sanderson Young, Gosforth

Take in some more photos from a fantastic East Boldon 6-bed house

Brandon Clarke was the Bank Holiday Monday weather at Sandhaven Beach in 2019.

How you celebrated a South Tyneside Bank Holiday through the years

Crowds have descended on Jarrow's West Park for the Party in the Park on Sunday, August 23.

11 wonderful photos as people enjoy the Party in the Park in Jarrow

The annual Picnic in the Park took place at Readhead Park, in South Shields, on Saturday, August 22.

13 great photos as the Picnic in the Park returns for 2026

Year 11 pupils across South Tyneside are celebrating GCSE results day.

33 fantastic photos as Year 11 pupils celebrate GCSE results day 2026

This Shields Gazette archive view of the well known buildings takes us back to Roxannes in Ocean Road, in October 2019.

Roxannes and Ruperts in retro as we look back at the nightclub
Changes may be on the way but we can always look back on the great times you had there
Chris Cordner

The Save Our Stanley's campaign has launched a South Tyneside-wide bear hunt.

Save Our Stanley’s campaign launches a South Tyneside-wide bear hunt

These fans were having the time of their lives on the night when Squeeze entertained the South Shields crowds.

A cool collection of scenes from the day Squeeze rocked Gypsies Green

Students across South Tyneside are celebrating A-level results day.

17 photos as South Tyneside students celebrate A-level results day

Readers have shared their photos of the solar eclipse in South Tyneside.

Readers share their great photos of the solar eclipse - take a look

Thanks to all of the people who posed for photos in these scenes which were submitted to the Shields Gazette.

Celebrating National Prosecco Day with sparkling South Tyneside scenes

Matthias Jaissle at St James' Park

NUFC St James' Park upgrades as Jaissle delivers 'amazing' verdict

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