

Flashback to 1986 with 31 pictures from Morpeth, Alnwick, Berwick, Blagdon, Wooler, Amble, Swarland, Thropton, Acklington, Warkworth and Widdrington
Our latest trawl through the archives takes us back to 1986.
By Ian Smith
Published 26th May 2023, 09:00 GMT
It was the year of the nuclear reactor disaster at Chernobyl and the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger, while England’s dreams of World Cup glory were dashed by Diego Maradona and his infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal as Argentina handed out a quarter final defeat.
Here are 31 pictures from around Northumberland in 1986.


2. Warkworth Youth Club
Members of Warkworth Youth Club's drama group prepare for their production of The Proggy Mat. Photo: staff


4. Badminton marathon
Wooler residents who took part in a badminton marathon. Photo: staff
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