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RARE PHOTOS: Shields | Vintage Vibes

Elton John once played keyboard at South Shields night club before big break

Before he became a global music icon, Elton John once played keyboard at a well known night spot in South Shields

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Ella Henderson enjoys Seaham Hall luxury with famous boyfriend before wowing fans in South Shields

Former X Factor star Ella was the headline act at Bents Park in South Shields on Sunday for the South Tyneside Festival concert

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Open-top bus Muhammad Ali rode during famed South Shields visit restored to former glory

The greatest boxer of all time visited the North East on Saturday 16 July 1977, where he paraded the promenade in an open-top bus, received a scroll of honour, gave a speech to a vast crowd, and even had his marriage with his new wife Veronica blessed at the Al…

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Hillary Clinton in South Shields: Ex-US secretary of state on gun 'sickness', Trump, the Queen, and Derry Girls

The former first lady was the guest speaker at the annual South Shields Lecture organised by ex-Labour MP and foreign secretary David Miliband

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Sam Fender to become patron of homelessness charity based in his hometown in North Shields

North East music sensation Sam Fender has announced his plans to become patron of North East Homeless ahead of two sell out gigs on home ground next week

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Fundraising boost for North Shields Herring Girl statue

An auction has raised more than £4,000 towards the £50,000 needed to erect a statute celebrating the role of women in North Shields' fishing industry

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Acclaimed artist to create mind-blowing 3D artwork on South Shields street

Renowned art company 3D Joe and Max is world famous for its illusory street art and is to work its magic on South Tyneside

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Delight for fans as Sam Fender turns up at North Shields pub after Brit Awards win wearing same outfit

The musician has pledged to turn his award into a quirky beer handle at his local pub

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Sam Fender's family and friends celebrate in North Shields for Brits as venue hosts 'secret' party

A venue in North Shields closed on Tuesday for a special Brit Awards party in honour of local lad Sam Fender

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Sam Fender's local pub in North Shields' issues message of hope ahead of Brit Awards

Sam is a regular at the Low Lights Tavern on Brewhouse Bank, and plans to gift a coveted Brit Award to them should he be successful at tomorrow's ceremony.

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