These people have made such a mark on the borough that we think they could even be recognised as honorary South Tynesiders. But have we missed anyone? Let us know who you would nominate to be an Honorary South Tynesider.
5. Brenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn has filmed 10 series of the ITV detective drama Vera, many featuring locations across South Tyneside. Photo: Stu Norton
6. South Tyneside Summer Festival Sunday Concert featuring Billy Ocean, Gwen Dickey and Abi Garrido, in the Bents Park, playing to a packed 26000 audience
The legendary Billy Ocean played in Bents Park to a crowd of 26,000 at the South Tyneside Summer Festival in 2015. Photo: Tim Richardson
7. Vic Reeves
The comedian and actor starred as Joe Pearson in the BBC sitcom Hebburn - here he is on location in Park Road filming the second series with Chris Ramsey. Photo: Tim Richardson
8. Gina McKee
Gina McKee starred alongside Reeves as his wife Pauline in the sitcom. Photo: Yui Mok/PA WIRE