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Freedom for Christmas: the extraordinary journey of an enslaved woman to Britain

A newly unveiled statue in North Shields is casting fresh light on the extraordinary life of Mary Ann Macham – a woman whose courage carried her from the brutality of slavery in the US state of Virginia to freedom on the banks of the River Tyne on Christmas Day, 1831.

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‘People will listen’: turning anger into community pride in North Shields

A tour of local ‘wins’ shows how the charity Citizens UK is working with residents to build a better, fairer society

The Guardian - UK

Sam Fender donates Mercury Prize winnings to charity protecting music venues

The singer from North Shields has given £25,000 to Music Venue Trust (MVT).

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Sam Fender wins the 2025 Mercury Prize with third album People Watching

Rock singer-songwriter won the prestigious music award in a homecoming triumph just a stone’s throw from where he was raised, in North Shields

The Independent UK

‘There was something special happening’: how a Tyneside bingo hall became a mecca for ravers

Promoter and artist Man Power brings world-class DJs and dance acts to King Street Social Club in North Shields

The Guardian - UK

Rock acts Fontaines DC, Sam Fender and Wolf Alice shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize

An Irish act could win for the first time in Mercury Prize history, with both Fontaines DC and pop singer CMAT shortlisted, while North Shields singer-songwriter Fender will be hoping for a homecoming triumph as the ceremony takes place in Newcastle

The Independent UK

Sam Fender scores fastest-selling album by a British artist this century with ‘People Watching’

North Shields singer-songwriter has gone from strength to strength since releasing his debut album in 2019

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“The music industry is 80 percent, 90 percent kids who are privately educated”: Sam Fender says music is “rigged” against working class

The North Shields singer/songwriter also laments the industry’s treatment of stars in a new interview

Louder

Sam Fender: People Watching review – a lonely yet brilliant document of fame

The North Shields singer-songwriter wrestles with how far life has propelled him away from his roots on his musically adventurous third album

The Guardian - UK

Sam Fender: People Watching review – subtle social realism at stunning blockbuster scale

On his third album, produced by the War on Drugs, the North Shields singer-songwriter shows just how gifted he is at pairing stadium choruses with sharp, bleak vignettes

The Guardian - UK

Sam Fender’s message gets lost amid hazy production on People Watching

3/5 North Shields’ answer to Bruce Springsteen is back with stories of his tattered heart and the pride and poverties of his country – but the songwriting on his latest album plods more than it ricochets

The Independent UK

Man arrested in connection with 22-year-old Tyneside murder mystery

Police appeal for more information in case of Scott Clive, who disappeared from North Shields in October 2002

The Guardian - UK

Blue plaque honour for North Shields boxer and civil rights campaigner

Charles Minto, born in Nigeria, set up a hostel for black people on Tyneside and helped hundreds of people with work and housing issues.

The Independent UK

North Shields cocaine plot Mr Big known as 'Greggs Pastie' in encrypted chats jailed for 12 years

Christopher Riley, of North Shields and right-hand-man Darren Jackson, of Newcastle, have been jailed for a total of 22 years after police infiltrated the EncroChat platform

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North Shields charity that helps visually impaired celebrates its 150th anniversary

The origins of Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired date back to 1873, and events are being held to mark the milestone

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North Shields church launches appeal to raise £30,000 for repairs as it celebrates its 355th birthday

The tower on the top of Christ Church on Preston Road has been brought into disrepair by centuries of weather damage

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Manhunt after occupants flee vehicle involved in police chase between North Shields and Newcastle

The incident happened after officers were alerted to a suspicious vehicle in North Shields on Thursday morning

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Inquest opens into the death of man after suspected North Shields 'murder-suicide'

Inquests into the death of Helen Barlow and Richard Leishman will take place next month

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Stores in Newcastle, North Shields and Northumberland offering nine-item food bundles for 1p

Grocery delivery platform Snappy Shopper has announced its latest initiative to support communities

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Metro passengers warned of major line closure between Benton and North Shields

Passengers will have to use a replacement bus running between North Shields to Four Lane Ends for five days

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Violent pair left woman with broken jaw and missing tooth after North Shields street attack

Andrew Nolan and Shantel Ternent caused the victim to need surgery to have a plate fitted in her jaw and a denture in her mouth

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New contractors brought in to finish controversial Newcastle housing site after builder went bust

North Shields-based Orca, which had links to the city's council leader, was stripped of its contract to build new homes in Gosforth and Throckley last year

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'He's finally at peace': Torture murder victim Jimmy Prout's ashes are scattered at his favourite place

Eddie Prout laid his brother to rest at North Shields Fish Quay more than seven years on from his death at a house in Percy Main

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Coastella line-up and ticket details as festival prepares for Friday's launch in North Shields

Judge Jules, Mystery Jets and The Futureheads to headline new music festival which will run from June 30 to July 2 run with a mix of big names and emerging local talent

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Northumberland girl found safe and well after police appeal

Neve Ridgwell is from the Morpeth area and has links to North Shields

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