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

Chronicle Live · Jun 26, 2023

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

Chronicle Live · Jul 17, 2022

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…

Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2022

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

Chronicle Live · Feb 10, 2022

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

Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2022

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.

Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2022