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Gary Craig who set a new world record for underpants wearing.

Underpants record holder swaps world record title for gravy wrestling

Hundreds of Plessey workers attended a union meeting at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland in March 1977.

Plessey factory memories: Nostalgia in Sunderland and South Tyneside

Gary Craig who set a new world record for underpants wearing in 2010.

Underpants record holder swaps it for gravy wrestling

South Shields Amusement Park was having a quiet day when this April 1965 photo was taken.

13 nostalgic amusement arcades in Sunderland and South Shields

Beachgoers enjoying a summers day in Whitburn Beach in May 1979 in their 70s attire and even bringing their cars onto the beach.

Our beautiful coastline in 13 bracing photos

Dig into our proud mining heritage with half-term fun at Beamish

Celebrating Pride in the community in Sunderland and South Shields

Back to 1963 and the games room at the Cleadon and District Working Mens Social Club.

Catch these Cleadon views which cover 56 years of its history

Fiddler On The Roof announced for Sunderland Empire

Colin Burgin-Plews in one of his many amazing dresses that he has used to raise money for charity.

‘Big Pink Dress’ Colin to run despite cancer battle

13 pictures of Oasis fans at Sunderland's Stadium of Light in 2009

The winners of 2024's event at St James' Park.

National World's North East Apprenticeship Awards winners revealed

The latest on Newcastle United interest in Chris Rigg as Man Utd lurk

Project Peter Pan

'We are not snowflakes - it's soul destroying'

Back to July 1970 and the banner of Harton and Westoe Miners' Lodge hangs high outside the empty buildings of Harton Colliery which was closed a year earlier.

11 nostalgic reminders of the collieries of the North East

Hope 4 Kidz founder Viv Watts with just some of the toys you donated.

Thank you for making Christmas special for over 5,000 needy children

More than 5,000 needy children will be having a Christmas to remember this year – all thanks to you!

Tom Patterson

Round-up: Rusyn to SAFC latest as Middlesbrough eye Liverpool man

The North East Apprenticeship Awards 2023 are being sponsored by Teesside University.

Finalists confirmed at the North East Apprenticeship Awards 2023

The 2023 event at the Church Hall in West Boldon.

Community invited to join in summer fun at church events

Mark Patterson with some of the toys dropped off at Morrisons in South Shields.

You've made Christmas special for 4,500 needy children

Viv Watts of Hope 4 Kidz.

Help make Christmas special for needy kids

Sunderland AFC training camp Albufeira, Portugal 07-07-22. Picture by Ian Horrocks

This is why SAFC vs Rangers was abandoned at half-time

Fuel prices are displayed at a BP garage at Washington services on the A1 near Tyne and Wear. Picture date: Tuesday June 7, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story TRANSPORT Fuel. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Fuel tops £2 per litre – if you want

Echo mascot winner Eliza Atkinson with her hero Jermain Defoe

Mascot winner delighted to run out with Jermain Defoe at Sunderland vs Burton

Su Pollard takes centre stage with the cast of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Picture by David Wood.

Panto cast members taken ill - but the show goes on

Some of what you donated to the last Hope 4 Kidz Christmas Toy Appeal

Shields Gazette 2021 Christmas Toy Appeal launches - how you can help

Elliott Dickman is set to become Newcastle United's under-23s lead coach.

The inside track on Elliott Dickman ahead of Newcastle United appointment

Newcastle United are set to appoint Elliott Dickman as their new under-23s boss – but what can be expected of the long-serving Sunderland coach?

Jordan Cronin

Goatee thief Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, pictured on the left.

Richard Ord goes face first into a plate of IKEA meatballs

Passengers using Stagecoach buses this weekend have been warned about possible disruption to services due to an increasing number of drivers having to self-isolate.

Disruption to bus services as increasing number of drivers have to self-isolate

Katie O'Brien

Komatsu creates more than 80 new jobs in post-Covid expansion

Nissan plant, Sunderland

Cyclist taken to hospital after falling from bike near Nissan

Durham University's Palatine Centre.

Durham university launch investigation into video of white man in blackface

Phoebe Hedley, 22

How this cancer survivor is following her dream of helping others

3rd August 2021 - Championship rumours

Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats to challenge rivals for full-back

Nissan have confirmed that a "small number" of employees at their Sunderland plant have been disciplined after breaking Covid rules.

‘Small number’ of Nissan staff have been disciplined after breaking Covid rules

Sam Jeffries Petrie snapped a series of images of jellyfish while swimming off Seaburn.

How to tackle jellyfish stings as photos capture those swimming around our sea

We Could Be Euros: our new podcast is out now (Graphic: Mark Hall / Kim Mogg / JPI)

We Could Be Euros: Listen to episode 1 of our new Euro 2020 podcast

Sunderland manager Lee Johnson.

'Squad isn’t good enough!': Fans deliver damning verdict on SAFC promotion hopes

Is there a fundraising event that you recall? Take a look at this collection and see if it brings back memories.

12 salutes to fantastic fundraisers from the North East

See if you can spot someone you know in these 2011 images.

A decade ago but do you remember it?

Did we get you on camera in one of our retro photos?

Bowl us over with your tenpin memories

See if you can spot a grotto you remember.

Merry memories of a trip to Santa

How many of these pit scenes do you remember?

Putting the pits in the spotlight

Sunderland author David Crosby with a copy of his new Pirates vs. Monsters picture book.

Sunderland author's debut book takes on Gruffalo author

Suzanne Wishart, who has set up her own business after being made redundant

Woman calls losing her job 'a gift' after launching her own business

Washington Wetland Centre is open again for school visits.

School visits start again at Washington Wetland Centre

The Great North Run was cancelled in 2020

Great North Run organisers confirm job losses

Eligible households can now apply for the grant (Photo: Shutterstock)

Thousands of homeowners can claim vouchers up to £5,000 for energy-saving home i...

Nissan is recuiting

Ad Feature Nissan's Sunderland plant is recruiting - here's how you can apply

The arguments for and against going on holiday during the coronavirus pandemic (Photo: Shutterstock)

The arguments for and against going on holiday during the coronavirus pandemic

The grant is designed to support those who would be financially impacted by having to self-isolate (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government will give £500 to those forced to self-isolate - here’s how the s...

With children being sent home from school due to cases of Coronavirus, what should parents do if their children are sent home because somebody else has tested positive? (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Here’s what parents should do if their child is sent home from school due to cor...

Dave Murray who has created an anthem for Sunderland fans.

Mackem musician is hoping to get the fans singing

Metro services are suspended in both directions between Pelaw and South Hylton.

Metro services resume following suspension

The Coastguard was called to help a fishing vessel in trouble off the Northumberland coast.

Fishermen saved after boat sinks

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