Let’s relive a great decade with 19 Sunderland Echo memories.
They also include memories of John Prescott enjoying chips, and the grandmother who delivered her own grandchild in the back of a car.
In case you missed it;
1. Ambit
The floating Sunderland sculpture made its debut on the River Wear in 1999. But it ran into problems within weeks and was taken away in 2000. | se
2. Derby delight in 2000
Niall and Kevin Phillips celebrate after Sunderland score in the derby at St James' Park in 2000. | se
3. Woolworths in 2001
Woolworths in Fawcett Street, Sunderland, in 2001. At its height it had stores in Sunderland, Houghton, Durham and was famed for its record section, pick n mix and VHS choices. | se
4. Alf's a Sunderland star
Sunderland's own star Alf Pearson made the news in 2001. The 91-year-old released a CD of him and his late brother Bob's songs. The number 1 in the charts was Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman with Somethin Stupid. | se