The Wallsend -born musician had several jobs before he became a world-famous superstar. He worked as a bus conductor, a construction labourer and even a tax officer before qualifying as a teacher.
Category: Hexham, England
More volunteers wanted for befriending service
Silver Talk, run by housing provider Isos, needs additional call handlers to join its nine-strong team – which keeps in regular, weekly contact with elderly tenants. Operating from its offices in Burn Lane, Hexham, the free and confidential befriending service is available to its tenants across the county.