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ITV News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Sam Fender to be awarded Freedom of North Tyneside
Sam Fender is set to be given the Freedom of the Borough of North Tyneside. The North Shields-born singer-songwriter will be bestowed North Tyneside Council's highest honour after councillors unanimously voted in favour of the move. The 31-year-old was nominated by Conservative councillors in January. The nomination read: "Sam Fender is more than just a musician – he is a cultural ambassador for North Tyneside. "His music has helped define the borough's modern identity, and his influence has been a driving force behind the growing recognition of North Shields as a creative hub. "His ongoing commitment to the area, through advocacy, philanthropy, and inspiration, makes him an outstanding candidate for the Freedom of the Borough." Karen Clark, newly elected Mayor of North Tyneside, described him as a a strong and powerful advocate for North Shields and North Tyneside" while Conservative opposition leader Councillor Liam Bones called him "a proper 21st century Geordie Icon". Fender will become the youngest person to receive the honour - beating his own childhood hero Alan Shearer, who was 34 when he was given the civic award. The Brit Award-winning artist is promoting his latest album People Watching, which sold more than 100,000 copies in its opening week and propelling him to the top of the UK albums chart. He will play three sold out homecoming gigs at St James' Park stadium in Newcastle in June.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Relegated Southampton already planning for Aaron Ramsdale transfer exit as they line up EFL star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SOUTHAMPTON are checking on Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale. Relegated Saints are keen on Patterson, 24, who is proven at Championship level. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Aaron Ramsdale is set to leave relegated Southampton after one season Credit: PA 4 Saints are lining up a deal for Sunderland star Anthony Patterson Credit: Getty They could go in with an offer if the Black Cats do not go up via the play-offs. England stopper Ramsdale, 26, is expected to leave St Mary's, either permanently or on loan. Tottenham watched Patterson while they were seeking cover in goal. And the England Under-21 stopper was also being looked at by Burnley. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL VARD KNOCK LIFE Moment Jamie Vardy grabs prone ref's wrist and blows whistle to stop game His form dipped mid-season at the Stadium of Light. But the North Shields-born No 1 has a chance to put himself in the shop window in the play-offs as Regis Le Bris' side face Coventry over two legs. Southampton are also looking closely at Angers' Yahia Fofana, 24. The Ivory Coast No 1 is available for around £10million. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS And they are considering a fresh move for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, 22. Saints bid £5m plus extras before the Eagles agreed a loan deal with Sheffield United last summer. Disgusted Southampton fans stream out of St Mary's 27 minutes into Tottenham clash after going 4-0 down Meanwhile, former boss Russell Martin is a managerial target for both Leicester and Rangers. He was sacked mid-season by Saints and replaced by Ivan Juric, who left last month. 4
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Relegated Southampton already planning for Aaron Ramsdale transfer exit as they line up EFL star
SOUTHAMPTON are checking on Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale. Relegated Saints are keen on Patterson, 24, who is proven at Championship level. 2 2 They could go in with an offer if the Black Cats do not go up via the play-offs. England stopper Ramsdale, 26, is expected to leave St Mary's, either permanently or on loan. Tottenham watched Patterson while they were seeking cover in goal. And the England Under-21 stopper was also being looked at by Burnley. His form dipped mid-season at the Stadium of Light. But the North Shields-born No 1 has a chance to put himself in the shop window in the play-offs as Regis Le Bris' side face Coventry over two legs. Southampton are also looking closely at Angers' Yahia Fofana, 24. The Ivory Coast No 1 is available for around £10million. And they are considering a fresh move for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, 22. Saints bid £5m plus extras before the Eagles agreed a loan deal with Sheffield United last summer. Disgusted Southampton fans stream out of St Mary's 27 minutes into Tottenham clash after going 4-0 down Meanwhile, former boss Russell Martin is a managerial target for both Leicester and Rangers. He was sacked mid-season by Saints and replaced by Ivan Juric, who left last month.
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Relegated Southampton already planning for Aaron Ramsdale transfer exit as they line up EFL star
SOUTHAMPTON are checking on Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale. Relegated 4 Aaron Ramsdale is set to leave relegated Southampton after one season Credit: PA 4 Saints are lining up a deal for Sunderland star Anthony Patterson Credit: Getty They could go in with an offer if the England stopper And the England Under-21 stopper was also being looked at by Burnley. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL His form dipped mid-season at the Stadium of Light. But the North Shields-born No 1 has a chance to put himself in the shop window in the play-offs as Regis Le Bris' side face Coventry over two legs. Southampton are also looking closely at Angers' Yahia Fofana, 24. The Ivory Coast No 1 is available for around £10million. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS And they are considering a fresh move for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, 22. Saints bid £5m plus extras before the Eagles agreed a loan deal with Sheffield United last summer. Disgusted Southampton fans stream out of St Mary's 27 minutes into Tottenham clash after going 4-0 down Meanwhile, former boss Russell Martin is a managerial target for both Leicester and Rangers. He was sacked mid-season by Saints and replaced by Ivan Juric, who left last month. 4 4
BBC News
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sam Fender 'overwhelmed' by album success
Sam Fender has topped the UK charts with his third studio Watching has been named the the biggest opening week for a British album since Harry's House by Harry Styles, the Official Charts company has racked up 107,100 chart units in its first seven North Shields-born musician will perform at the Brit Awards on Saturday, where he has been nominated for best artist of the year and best rock or alternative act. Fender began his career in 2013 and has achieved three UK top 10 singles and three UK number one songs on People Watching are rooted in the North East, and one track inspired by his grandparents features the Easington Colliery Brass after his album hit the number one spot, he said: "This is completely overwhelming."Thank you to everyone who's supported us and listened to the album this week."It is the first time an artist has sold more than 100,000 units since former One Direction singer Styles managed 113,000 units with his third album in its first week in May 2022. Follow BBC Newcastle on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.
