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Newcastle in 1970: Revisiting City Scenes From 55 Years Ago

Newcastle in 1970: Revisiting City Scenes From 55 Years Ago

See Newcastle in 1970 through ten photos. Explore shops, football, buildings and everyday life. Newcastle in 1970: Revisiting City Scenes From 55 Years Ago Okay, so it’s 1970 in Newcastle. People were shopping on Northumberland Street. Fenwick is still a fancy store there today. Woolworth’s was popular, but it closed in 1984. It opened way…

Benwell Burglar Walks Free After Pub Break-in Despite 230 Convictions

Benwell Burglar Walks Free After Pub Break-in Despite 230 Convictions

A burglar with a long record avoided jail after breaking into a Newcastle pub, which had been targeted multiple times. Benwell Burglar Walks Free After Pub Break-in Despite 230 Convictions A burglar avoided jail after a pub break-in. The pub had already been burgled three times recently. This happened in Newcastle. Two masked men broke…