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The Christmas link between Newcastle and Norway

Matt Bailey explores the story behind a Geordie Christmas tradition.

• 3 mins

The B-17 bomber that crashed in the Cheviots

Families of those involved in a WW2 bomber crash in Northumberland reflect 80 years on.

• 11 mins

The Sunderland pioneer who changed Christmas

The story of how Sir Joseph Swan became the father of the fairy light.

• 6 mins

The Forgotten Shipyard Girls

Gilly Hope explores the 'forgotten' role women played in the North East shipyards.

• 45 mins

The mystery of South Shields 'Roman Stones'

Andy Watson asks why 'ancient' stones on a roundabout in South Shields disappeared.

• 4 mins

The lost island of the River Tyne

Gilly Hope delves into the history of the River Tyne's lost island that had its own pub.

• 12 mins

The Hunt for Wearside Jack

1. Tapes and treachery

How fake letters and a tape derailed the manhunt for killer Peter Sutcliffe.

• 19 mins

The Hunt for Wearside Jack

2. Closing the net

A ‘one in a billion’ DNA match finally tracks down Wearside Jack.

• 21 mins

The Victoria Hall Disaster

How a tragic event would leave a lasting impact on the North East and change the law.

• 7 mins

The Roman history of the A1 in Newcastle

Rob Cowen unveils the story behind what was once known as the Great North Road.

• 6 mins