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This is a list of notable people who were either born in, or have lived in, the town of South Shields, Tyne & Wear, in the UK. It includes current and historical residents.

Art and architecture

Business

Entertainment

Acting

Broadcasting

  • Connor Robinson, former UFC Presenter
  • Anna Foster English radio news reporter and presenter, currently presenting the early evening programme 5 Live Drive with Tony Livesey on Wednesday to Friday.

Comedy


Music

Military

Politics

Religion

  • Oswine of Deira died (651 AD), Northumbrian King and Saint, legend states that he was born at Caer Urfa, site of the excavated Roman fort of Arbeia situated on the Lawe Top.[36]

Science/medicine

Sport

Football

Other

Writers

Other

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