Sam wears badges of honour

WHILE he was playing in London, Sam Fender brought a distinctly Geordie feel to his gig on Friday night, by wearing a jacket custom made by a Newcastle designer. And the People Watching star isn't the first big name she's dressed.

- By SIMON DUKE Reporter

Just a week before he returns to Newcastle for three packed shows at St James' Park, Sam played to an estimated 80,000 fans at the London Stadium at the weekend, making it the biggest gig of his career to date.