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175 years serving the North

I'm proud to say that on May 12, 2007, The Journal celebrated its 175th birthday. Launched in 1832, The Journal thrived in the mining and shipbuilding industries and grew to be an integral part of the region's life. Read

The continuing story

May 12 1832: First issue of the weekly newspaper the Newcastle Journal, price 7d. The Journal title was first associated with Tyneside when a newspaper of that name was launched on April 7 1739. It had no connection with the new Newcastle Journal and ceased publication in 1788 on the death of its proprietor. Read

Expulsion of the Whigs from office!

The Newcastle Journal. Saturday Morning, May 12, 1832. Read

Her Majesty's visit to Newcastle-upon-Tyne

On Saturday September 29 1849, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are reported stopping on the High Level Bridge over the Tyne on their way from Balmoral to London. Read

Building for the world

From its early stirrings, the North-East was hugely associated with the Industrial Revolution and its regional iron, steel and coal industries have been one of the most consistent barometers of prosperity and depression. We take a look at the highs and lows of some of those industries which have proudly played their part in the region's development and heritage. Read

Death of the Queen

January 23 1901 - The shadow of death has settled over the throne. Queen Victoria is no more. She passed away peacefully at Osborne, at half-past six o'clock to-night, amid the prayers and tears of her children. Read

German lines broken

The Press Bureau issued the following on Saturday afternoon: Read

An attractive place to settle

The industrial period of the mid 1800s brought thousands of migrant workers to the North-East, anxious to develop their skills and make new lives for themselves and their families. The all-embracing nature of the region's people means that this has never really stopped. We take a look at some of the most significant migratory patterns. Read

Pitmans' Leek "Derby"

Thursday October 10, 1929 - Two £15 First Prizes Create Record Entry. Big Display. North-Grown Fruit the Best. Read

Laurel and Hardy on Tyneside

Beset by crowds, Civic reception at Shields., Friday July 29, 1932 - In the court of their tour of the "Old Country!" Messrs Stanley Laurel and Oliver Hardy, the famous cinema stars, will perhaps meet many crowds and received the warmest of receptions, but it is questionable if they will have to negotiate more boisterous receptions or more whole-heartedly warmer welcomes than they had to contend with yesterday when they visited Tynemouth, and incidentally North Shields, where Stanley Laurel really Mr Stanley Jefferson, spent part of his boyhood. Read

Premier Tells Nation: 'This country is now at war with Germany'

Monday September 4, 1939 - This dramatic announcement was made to the nation by the Premier yesterday, in a broadcast at 11.5am and later to a crowded House of Commons. Read

Our fair share of sporting legends

It used to be said in the North-East that you only had to whistle down a mine shaft and you'd get a team of great footballers. Those days of it being "the hotbed of soccer" may have waned for now, but for sporting talent, heroes, excitement, world records, gold medals and newspaper headlines, the region has provided more than most. Read

Basic Bread ration 9oz a day, from July 21

Friday June 28, 1946 - Bread, flour and flour confectionery rationing is to start on July 21, when the new ration books come into force. Read

Soccer plane deaths

Friday February 7, 1958 - Seven of Manchester United's soccer stars died yesterday when their plane crashed after taking off from Riem Airfield, Munich. Read

Moon here we come

Friday July 21,1969 - No man has ever been there. It has never been touched by any living thing. Now, this is about to change. It is July 21, 1969. On four spindly legs, its rocket spouting hot exhaust against the lunar cover, a manned spacecraft has settled shortly on the moon's surface. Two earthmen inside are preparing to emerge. Read

Historic day for Maggie

Saturday May 5, 1979 - Margaret Thatcher took over the reins of power yesterday as Britain's first woman leader - and will today name the men to sit at her Cabinet table. Read

The execution of John Lennon

Wednesday December 10, 1980 - The man accused of killing John Lennon came to New York from Hawaii with the deliberate intention of murdering him, a court was dramatically told last night. Read

Hundreds killed in Borders air crash

Thursday December 22, 1988 - All 273 passengers and crew aboard a Jumbo jet died last night when the aircraft crashed in a fireball in Britain's worst ever air disaster. Read

And the Wall came tumbling down

Saturday November 11, 1989 - East Germans, some in their night clothes and others cheering, watched in amazement last night as building workers joined border troops to tear down a section of the Berlin Wall. Read

A nation weeps

Monday September 1, 1997 - The body of Diana, Princess of Wales, arrived home in Britain for the final time last night amid unprecedented scenes of national grief. Read

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