David Bowie

The early days of the demolition programme and the contractors have moved on to the site to begin the work.

11 never-before-seen photos of Roker Park as it faced the bulldozer

Fearne Cotton has teamed up with Samsung to go back to her chart show roots.

David Bowie named among top icons to have predicted the future

Considered a trailblazer for female musicians who followed in her footsteps, celebrate the life of Tina Turner with a look back at some of her memorable photos.

Tina Turner: 43 photos remembering the dynamo of the music world

Amanda Holden at The McVities Chocolate Digestives Experience

Amanda Holden attends star studded Chocolate Digestive party

What are the most wanted vinyl releases users of Discogs are after as April draws to a close?

The 23 most wanted records that vinyl hunters are desperate for

Biscuit-based portraits depicting likes of Dame Judi Dench unveiled

What records went on to become the best-selling vinyl in the UK in the 21st century?

What have been the best selling records in the UK in the 21st century?

The late David Bowie and Jennifer Connolly return to our big screens this year with the Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert touring across the UK.

David Bowie’s Labyrinth comes to Life with UK Tour in 2025

Musician Liam Payne performs at the "One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party".

Watch: British public recall celebrity deaths that affected them most

Queuing outside the Savoy for the panto in January 1984. Can you spot someone you know?

Photos you will remember if you lived in South Tyneside in the 1980s

Were you pictured taking a penalty at the Wood Terrace field day? Photo: Shields Gazette

26 retro photos of South Tyneside in the early 1980s

US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage during Eras tour

Taylor Swift becomes Guiness World Record holder - again

Linda Lewis has died aged 72

Linda Lewis dies: tributes pour in for 72 year-old singer

Breaking The Proclaimers taken off King’s coronation playlist

David Bowie as the Thin White Duke

David Bowie archive featuring 80,000 items to be made public

A charity gig is on the way as a tribute to former music promoter Geoff Docherty.

Event to celebrate the man who brought Bowie and Pink Floyd to the North East
A chance to catch up on the North East’s retro music scene is on the way – in the company of the man who helped it so much.
Chris Cordner

Placebo on tour

Placebo on tour and with new hit album after nearly a decade away

Artist Joe Black adds the finishing touches to a portrait of David Bowie made from over 8,500 guitar plectrums, commissioned by Sky Arts to celebrate Bowie topping a new definitive list of Britain's 50 most influential artists of the past 50 years

Bowie in top spot as 50 of most influential British artist of the past 50 years ...

These are the top 50 British exports

David Bowie-style cremations boom on star's anniversary amid cost of living cris...

Not so grumpy Rick back on tour

Rick recognised as not so grumpy these days!

Bite Beauty: why this vegan make-up should be your next beauty splurge

Bite Beauty: why this vegan make-up should be your next beauty splurge

Is there someone you know in this selection of early 1980s photos?

Back to the 80s but what are your memories?

New date announced for 2021 Isle of Wight Festival - and line-up news

Rediscover the work of a controversial master as Helmut Newton's centenary is ma...

Supergroup Holy Holy take David Bowie's songs on tour

Queen, Bowie, Kylie? Here's whose festival set was voted the best Peter Ormerod

This is what you need to know about the sequel that's in the works (Photo: The Jim Henson Company)

Here’s what you need to know about the sequel to cult movie Labyrinth which is n...

Here's how the BBC is celebrating Glastonbury's 50th anniversary festival - and ...

Five of the best classic concerts to watch online

Ultimate Bowie

David Bowie tribute act returns to North East with gig at Customs House

The lobby. Photo by Hotel Cafe Royal.

An experience of a lifetime at London's luxurious and elegant Hotel Cafe Royal

The line-up for this year's shows has been announced

Line-up announced for summer's free Sandhaven Amphitheatre gigs

Glenn Gregory sang two classic David Bowie albums, with his former producer Tony Visconti on bass. All pics: Mick Burgess.

David Bowie classics performed in full by Holy Holy - Newcastle gig reviewed

Lindsay Kemp, left, with David Bowie in the 1970s.

South Shields-raised Lindsay Kemp - who taught David Bowie to dance - dies aged ...

Skids frontman Richard Jobson is still loving the aliens - and Bowie

Nile Rodgers

Disco legend Nile Rodgers and Chic announce outdoor North East gig

In pictures: Elon Musk's historical Falcon Heavy rocket launch

The Damned's spirit of punk

David Bowie's unforgettable UK performances

Mark Radcliffe.

'˜A lovely way to spend the evening' - we review Mark Radcliffe at the Sage

Cracked Actor, one of two limited-edition albums by David Bowie which are to be released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Record Store Day. Picture: PA.

Limited-edition David Bowie albums to be released for Record Store Day in April

Some of David Bowie's best-known albums feature on six of the stamps. Pic: Royal Mail.

David Bowie to be honoured with his own set of stamps

Do you buy vinyl records? Picture: Pixabay.

Record shops will make a comeback, Rick Wakeman predicts

It has been a year since David Bowie died.

Eight David Bowie songs to listen to today

Fans are remembering David Bowie on the first anniversary of his death.

David Bowie remembered with events marking first anniversary of his death

David Bowie. Picture: Press Association.

BBC to mark David Bowie's 70th birthday with film on singer's last five years

David Bowie, who will be remembered at this year's Q Awards as his Blackstar record is nominated for Best Album. Picture: Press Association.

David Bowie in running for posthumous Q Award

Lindsay Kemp is coming home to South Shields.

Lindsay Kemp hopes to entertain and inspire people when he comes home to South S...

Freddie Mercury pictured in 1985. Picture: Press Association.

Are these the 10 best feel-good songs in the world?

Sun Kil Moon shows have a habit of attracting headlines - sometimes for the wrong reasons.

REVIEW: Sun Kil Moon, Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

Ocean Arts have been working on a project with film production company from Londan called Fitzrovia Noir.

Project takes inspiration from famous South Tynesiders Lindsay Kemp, Eric Idle a...

Sunderland's rose Denise Robertson sadly passed away last month at the age of 83.

16 celebrities we have loved and lost already in 2016

Six of David Bowie's albums are in the Top 40 best sellers of the year so far.

David Bowie dominates the best sellers list

Record Store Day is on the third Saturday in April every year.

Record Store Day: David Bowie, Johnny Cash and Motorhead top list of exclusive r...

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