Ev 1329

[professorplum13]

Almost done but can't spot "the famous first celebrated on the Tyne" 7 letters

[DocHH]

Hello professorplum,

If you have highlighted the divider, and their link, you will have highlighted 25 cells.

The rubric says to highlight 32 cells. That does not mean that "the other, a famous first" consists of 7 cells to be highlighted. It might consist of 8 or more!
As with most EVs that require highlighting there is normally symmetry. That is more or less the case here, except for the cells that form the link between the unclued entries.

[devadolly]

No I can't spot it either PP but will continue to stare.
Hello Doc, how are you?

[DocHH]

Very well thank you Devadolly. Holidaying at least 4 times a year now Herself is retired.

How are you, Himself, Ginger Mog and his trainee? I assume GM is taking a more relaxed attitude to life, but keeping a close eye on trainee to ensure he is doing as instructed!

Thought about you 2 EV's ago, when Mr O was the setter, but it was quite straightforward! Frequently wonder how Dr B, Novalis, Copelander, Ringer, Joglers and Christiana are faring.

Vertical symmetry is a good plan, and also consider what the link between the unclued entries does and how it does it!

[devadolly]

Still struggling with the two famous firsts, have the places and the divider but can't see anything relevant to what it is or what could have happened on it.
GM still holding us to ransom, now nearly 14, Felix still comes & goes as he wishes. No longer farmers, last stock went in October, land rented in January & machinery sale was last month, very sad but had to be done before it killed us, Himself far too old for such a dangerous job.
Would be lovely to know where all the old EV'er are.

[Ruthrobin]

Lovely to hear you again Devadolly. Of course you are right about farming but glad there is still a place for GM. Read the first letters of across answers for a hint and look them up in Google!