Chris Cordner Journalist
  • Bowburn
  • National World

40 years of service with the Sunderland Echo, Hartlepool Mail and Shields Gazette and passionate about sharing memories of the past across our proud communities.

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Sunderland Echo, Hartlepool Mail, Shields Gazette

Focus Areas

  • Nostalgia

2146 Articles
almost 2 years
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Nine retro space-age scenes from Sunderland and County Durham - let's see if we can fuel some mem...

We’re putting outer space in the Wearside and County Durham retro spotlight.

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The new beauty haven taking shape in Downhill, Sunderland with the help of your brilliant fundrai...

A beauty spot in Sunderland is set to become even more of a haven for anyone who loves the great outdoors.

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Brave Beatrix Archbold spends second birthday in hospital while she waits for a new heart

A brave little girl is celebrating her second birthday today on the hospital ward where she is waiting for a new heart.

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Nine Elvis scenes from Sunderland's past after events marking The King's 88th birthday

It’s now or never for your memories of these Elvis Presley tribute scenes.

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almost 2 years
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9 archive January views of Sunderland - from the Joplings sales to go-karting at Seaburn

Are you shrugging off the holiday excesses and getting into the swing of the new year?

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almost 2 years
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Sunderland mum: Why it's vital to get talks about organ donations into Wearside primary schools

The parents of a brave little girl are calling for organ donations to be discussed in primary schools.

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Born in Yorkshire but he was a Black Cats fan who saw every match in the 1973 Cup run

He grew up as a Revie fan until a visit to Roker Park changed all that for Simon Moss.

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almost 2 years
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Rare film footage of the FA Cup parade in Sunderland - watch as Vic Halom, Micky Horswill and Bil...

What a day to be a Sunderland fan that was.

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almost 2 years
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Haway the lads! Going crazy on the seafront as Stokoe's stars go 2-0 up in the 1973 semi-final

Fifty years ago this month, an FA Cup fairy tale began in Sunderland. But were you there when it spread to South Shie...

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almost 2 years
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Haway the lads! Going crazy on the seafront as Stokoe's stars go 2-0 up in the 1973 semi-final

Fifty years ago this month, an FA Cup fairy tale began in Sunderland. But were you there when it spread to South Shie...

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almost 2 years
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Sky Sports presenter helping to step up the battle against cervical cancer and HPV as a legacy to...

The fight to get more women taking smear tests is being stepped up in Sunderland and Hartlepool with the help of a TV...

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almost 2 years
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Look at the delight on the faces of these young supporters as they meet SAFC hero Luke O'Nien

Black Cats hero Luke O’Nien gave these youngsters a day they would never forget.

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