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Joe Carroll in his days as a teacher at St Aloysius RC School in Hebburn. He never revealed his World War 2 heroics.

South Tyneside school teacher never told pupils about war heroics

Husband and wife celebrate 60 years after meeting through the Gazette

A photo of Sgt Albert A.Walton who was shot down and taken prisoner in Germany in 1944.

PoW 1944: Boldon man's story in new book

WWII RAF veteran Tom Davidson, 102, with a photograph of his brother Frank.

For your tomorrow, we gave our today -WWII veteran Tom on Remembrance

Hundreds of mourners gathered at South Shields Crematorium on Wednesday, August 3, for the funeral of RAF veteran, John Thomas Gray.

Hundreds gather for the funeral of a Boldon RAF veteran with no family

One of the dramatic paintings which show the Battle of Britain over the North East.

The valiant RAF's Battle of Britain defence of North East skies

South Shields school sees improved A Level results ‘in all areas’

Keith Merrin, Director of North East Museums, and Alice Andreasen, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Newcastle Airport, officially open the unveil the new exhibition.

Newcastle Airport kicks off 90th birthday celebrations

Two raiders put behind bars after they targeted a RAF veteran

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

Ben Pearson (right) and his husband Nathan.

Watch: Couple buy historical French 'village' for just €80k

Red Arrows perfect new display.

Watch: Incredible Red Arrows display is perfected ahead of 2025 season

The Red Arrows are returning to the Great North Run. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Red Arrows 2025 schedule shows group will return to Great North Run

The commemorative coins mark the 60th anniversary of the first Red Arrows display

The Royal Mint has just launched some special Red Arrows 50p coins

Heifers being led to through Whitburn in a scene which was typical in the 1950s. Here they are in 1952.

Wonderful Whitburn: 9 facts which grabbed our attention over the years

The five new designs include coins commemorating the Red Arrows, the modern railway and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Royal Mint unveils five special coins for 2025
The Royal Mint has revealed its new 2025 commemorative coin set
Abbey Maclure

David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

Moment Red Arrows fly over Niagara Falls captured in stunning video

Red Arrows fly over Niagara Falls: Breathtaking video from the cockpit

The Red Arrows as they headed to Southport Air Show.

Watch: Red Arrows wow fans with special Diamond Season display

The Red Arrows dazzle spectators with their diamond nine aerobatic display across the shores of Belfast Lough

Watch: RAF Red Arrows delight crowds with Armed Forces Day display

The Red Arrows fly alongside a Yellow Jack

Watch: Behind the scenes with the Red Arrows this Armed Forces Day

The Red Arrows performing before the British Grand Prix in 2018 (Photo: Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Royal Mail celebrates Red Arrows with new stamps - how to get them

Red Arrows’ pilot’s view of RAF flypast at Trooping the Colour.

Watch: Red Arrows’ pilot’s view of RAF flypast at Trooping the Colour

The blue plaque was unveiled at the beginning of June.

South Tyneside war hero honoured with blue plaque in Hebburn

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

Prince William flies helicopter after becoming Army chief.

Watch: Prince William flies helicopter after becoming Army chief

Alice Hartley has been awarded an MBE.

Local doctor recognised in King's New Year's Honours
A South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust consultant has been recognised in the King's New Year's Honours.
Evie Lake

Vigil review: This smash-hit cop show is a silly, addictive watch

The Red Arrows are set to perform at the Bournemouth Air Festival this weekned

Bournemouth Air Festival - full list of aircraft and timings

The Red Arrows will be performing at the Bournemouth Air Festival Display

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this week - routes and timings

The Red Arrows have a busy weekend of displays, including the Clacton Airshow

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

Two thrill-seekers have taken the ultimate selfie with the red arrows

Thrill-seekers take ultimate selfie up Blackpool Tower with Red Arrows

A Red Arrow jet has found a new home at Coneygarth Services

Red Arrow jet finds new home at Coneygarth Services

The Red Arrows have two displays this weekend

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

Here’s everywhere to see the Red Arrows this weekend

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

The Red Arrows have pulled out of their RAF Fairford Friday display due to poor weather

RAF Fairford bring in extra security ahead of Red Arrows display

The Red Arrows have a packed weekend of air displays across the country

Red Arrows set to perform at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Trooping of the Colour is set to take place this weekend with an iconic flypast

Everything you need to know about Trooping the Colour flypast

Trooping the Colour takes place on Saturday, June 17

Met Office weather forecast for Trooping the Colour ceremony

Members of the Royal family on Buckingham Palace balcony including the Prince and Princess of Wales. Image: Simon James Smith

Trooping the Colour 2023: Buckingham Palace balcony line-up

The RAF Hercules will take to the skies on Wednesday on a national fly over to mark it’s retirement from service

RAF Hercules to perform flypast over UK - where to watch

The Red Arrows have a packed schedule for June 2023

Where to watch Red Arrows displays in June 2023

The Red Arrows will only fly with eight pilots for displays in 2023

Why the Red Arrows will perform with eight pilots for 2023 displays

Crowds made their way down the Mall and towards Buckingham Palace, to greet to the new King and Queen at the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Shortly after the royal arrival on the balcony, a traditional Red Arrow flyover - which had been scaled back due to weather - brightened the rainy skies over London. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking Watch: Red Arrows cockpit view of King Charles Coronation Flypast

The Sudanese Junior Doctors Association UK estimate that approximately 74 NHS doctors are trapped in Sudan.

Breaking Foreign NHS doctors will not be evacuated from Sudan by UK

The Red Arrows are set to make their appearance during the Coronation flypast in May

Everything you need to know about Coronation flypast

Red Arrows training in Croatia

Images released showing Red Arrows pre-season training in Croatia

The Red Arrows fly over Carrickfergus Castle in 2021. Picture by Matt Mackey / Press Eye.

Where and when the Red Arrows will display in 2023 - full list

Great North Run 2023: Red Arrows confirmed to return for the September half marathon. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Red Arrows confirmed to return to 2023 Great North Run

Watch the moment an RAF Typhoon jet causes a sonic boom

The Red Arrows have been confirmed to make a return to the Great North Run in 2023. The RAF team did not perform last year following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Great North Run confirms Red Arrows will return for 2023

The two aircraft will be up for public auction on February 3.

Two retired RAF Red Arrows aircraft up for auction - how to bid

Wing Commander David Montenegro has been suspended pending an investigation.

Red Arrows Commander David Montenegro suspended from tour

Great North Run 2022 times: When will the race start and when should racers be at the start area? (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Great North Run 2022 times: When will the race start and when should racers be a...

Red Arrows: When can Great North Run participants and crowds expect to see displays throughout the weekend? (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Red Arrows: When can Great North Run participants and crowds expect to see displ...

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