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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Lindisfarne - The Untold Story

“Everything was going up its own jacksie!" Lindisfarne's down-to-earth approach saw them not always aligned with prog's loftier ideals in 1973

As part of Prog's look at prog's golden year of 1973 (for a 2013 cover feature), Ray Jackson discussed Geordie folk rockers Lindisfarne's own philosophy at the time

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A rare 12-string guitar that Mark Knopfler “borrowed” for 50 years is now up for auction

The guitar was originally owned by his friend, Lindisfarne's Jeff Sadler – and was played on the Dire Straits' sophomore album, Communiqué

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"I can't believe all these people are buying a single about death!": Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, Lindisfarne's Lady Eleanor was written during an overnight shift in a psychiatric ward

Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, Lindisfarne's Lady Eleanor was written in a psychiatric ward

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“I said, ‘What’s this – “Run For Home?’ He said, ‘Oh, that’s just shite’”: Lindisfarne’s biggest-selling hit, like so many, was a happy accident

If Back And Fourth producer Gus Dudgeon had arrived early, Ray Laidlaw wouldn’t have been looking through Alan Hull’s lyric book beside a piano

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Lindisfarne announce three-disc Mercury Years box set and new live dates

Current Lindisfarne line-up also announce massive 60-date UK tour

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"We have a lot of fun on stage!" Lindisfarne announce spring UK tour dates

Veteran folk rockers Lindisfarne release UK tour dates for both February and April

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Lindisfarne classic Fog On The Tyne to get 180g vinyl reissue

Geordie folk proggers Lindisfarne's second album, Fog On The Tyne, gets new vinyl reissue

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Eight-disc Lindisfarne BBC box set due in April

Lindisfarne's Live At The BBC 1971-1990 set will be released in April

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Partial demolition of former Alnwick middle school expected to take place in autumn

The annexe of Lindisfarne Middle School has been refurbished and turned into an adult learning centre

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Former members of Newcastle band Lindisfarne turn on Christmas lights at The People's Kitchen

Ray Laidlaw and Billy Mitchell took part in the annual Christmas event

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'A true legend - and a lovely man' - tributes pour in for award-winning director Geoff Wonfor

The Newcastle director on music events including The Tube and Band Aid, and won a Grammy award for The Beatles Anthology

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Rab Noakes obituary

Singer and guitarist at the heart of the Scottish music scene who was a founding member of Stealers Wheel and wrote songs for Lindisfarne

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Newcastle's Central Park enters final weekend with live screening of the big match - and big promises for 2023

The Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk II match will add to the last weekend of action at Central Park as it prepares to end its summer run with party spirits high and plans for a knockout return next year

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Northumberland community celebrates after securing future of village pub by raising £200k

The Fishers Arms in Horncliffe will be run by the community

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Former musicians from beloved North East band to reunite for special homecoming gig for the homeless

Ray Laidlaw and Billy Mitchell, formerly of Newcastle rock band Lindisfarne, will join forces for the special hometown benefit show

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Concert for Ukraine to take place in Newcastle headlined by Lindisfarne

Over £13,000 has already been raised from the event before acts take to the stage

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Lindisfarne announce Ukraine benefit gig - here's how to get tickets

Lindisfarne’s Benefit Gig for Ukraine will take place in April at Wylam Brewery in Exhibition Park

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Exclusive Lindisfarne images revealed as band celebrates 50 years of Fog on the Tyne

Ray Laidlaw shares personal photographs from days of Fog on the Tyne as he and Billy Mitchell embark upon a tour of anniversary concerts

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Lindisfarne's 'Meet Me On The Corner' at 50 - with writer of the classic song, Rod Clements

In March 1972, Lindisfarne reached number five in the UK singles chart with Meet Me On The Corner, their first hit. Founder member and the song's composer, Rod Clements, recalls the band's early days

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Lindisfarne Festival announce headline acts Madness and Rudimental with tickets on sale now

Madness will be turning festival site into a House of Fun alongside drum and bass band - and fellow headliners - Rudimental

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