Enjoy this look back on 1986 – the year when The Communards has the biggest hit single with ‘Don't Leave Me This Way’ and Top Gun was the biggest movie.
It was also the year England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina, aided by Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal.

21. Best Kept Village
The Community Council of Northumberland declared that Wooler was the Best Kept Village in September 1986. Photo: staff

22. Coquet Ladies Netball Team
The Coquet Ladies Netball Team were in winning form in September 1986. Photo: staff

23. Alnwick In Bloom
Winners of the Alnwick In Bloom garden competition in September 1986. Photo: staff

24. Belford Middle School
Protesters from Belford Middle School went to County Hall to voice their concerns in September 1986. Photo: staff
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