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Joe McElderry has stated that it is "an honour" to be a headline act at a Sunday Concert in South Shields' Bents Park.

Joe McElderry set for a three-night show run in South Shields

Great-grandad with a ‘good sense of humour’ celebrates turning 100

The Customs House.

Show exploring abuse in a gay relationship is to open in South Shields

Sharing tissues, plasters, safety pins, phone chargers and hair ties are fundamental parts of being in the sisterhood.

Doing the “Are you okay?” check-in is number one sign of sisterhood

Final tickets available for Customs House Easter Pantomime

Nick Woltemade of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United on February 14, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

NUFC provide inside track on 'unhappy' Woltemade & summer exit claim

Comedian Sue Perkins is going on tour with ‘The Eternral Shame of Sue Perkins’ next year

Everything you need to know as Sue Perkins heads to the North East

Robert Michael Thompson came into the world in November 1911, and was born in Penshaw.

The Little Waster who had the North East doubled up with laughter

These are the best Halloween costumes for kids and adults from Amazon

The best Halloween costumes for kids and adults

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

From Trent Reznor releasing a hip-hop album to Hanson covering a nu-metal act, here's some of the more memorable April Fools day jokes and pranks musicians have played on the public - and each other.

Music's Mischievous Moments: 13 epic pranks for April Fools Day 2025

Finding the perfect date is no longer about looking for a looker, according to a new study

Good looks are no longer a dating priority, according to a new study

Presenter John Wilson announces the winner for "Worst Picture", "Basic Instinct 2" announced as "Basically it Stinks Too" during the Razzie Awards in Hollywood, CA, 24 February 2007.

Explainer The Razzies: When did the awards begin and who is nominated in 2025?

'The Little Waster' Bobby Thompson who was a legendary comedian and entertainer

Bobby Thompson: Remembering The Little Waster who was a comic genius

British public vote to find new Christmas cracker jokes

Boost's Christmas Turkey dinner is one of a range of healthy dog foods

Watch what happened when I gave my dogs a special Christmas dinner
Gareth Butterfield's two dogs were treated to a new festive turkey and cranberry dinner - and the results were quite amusing
Gareth Butterfield

The Depp, the Magnum or the Cody? What moustache will you be cultivating for Movember 2024 - or will one of Google's most searched top-lip accompaniments be your go-to this year?

Get Movember inspiration with these most searched celebrity moustaches

Wicked has arrived with a bang at the Sunderland Empire.

Wicked review: Defying Gravity and Expectations at Sunderland Empire

Chris and Rosie Ramsey have a book out.

'Poonami' - Shields duo Chris and Rosie Ramsey release kids' book

Comedian, author and podcaster Ian Stone is set to tour the UK before the end of 2024 after his performances at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Author and comedian Ian Stone announces UK tour to end 2024

“I’ve got two kids, I’ve played hide and seek many times!” - police find WANTED man

Watch: Cop 'plays hide and seek' with wanted man

Tim Webb, 66, is trying to highlight the pothole issue - by photographing toys at some of the 'greatest' pothole sites in his local area.

Pothole tourist turns road defects into mini works of art

Ad Feature Speedo teams up with Dacre Montgomery for new campaign

Little Red Riding Hood

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The Customs House Easter show was the most fun I’ve ever had at panto

Documentary honours South Shields-born photographer Tish Murtha

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical runs at the Sunderland Empire until Sunday, August 13.

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory The Musical review - Sunderland Empire
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical runs at the Sunderland Empire until Sunday, August 13.
Nicole Mavin

Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik has died

WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Iron Sheik dies aged 81

Breaking Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79

Viewers were left ‘bawling’ after a tribute show for Paul O’Grady aired on Sunday night

Breaking Cause of death of much loved entertainer Paul O’Grady confirmed

Paul O’Grady with the Special Recognition award “For The Love of Dogs” during the National Television Awards 2018 at the O2 Arena on January 23, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Paul O’Grady’s last heartbreaking Instagram post before death

Paul O'Grady with the award for Factual Entertainment Programme during the National Television Awards held at The O2 Arena on January 22, 2019

Breaking Paul O’Grady dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 67

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