Mercury

Two years later their first album, Dogrel, inspired by everyday life in the city, was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

Alongside the awards show, the Mercury Prize Newcastle Fringe has also been announced with events taking place across the north-east of England.

Project Mercury was America's attempt to place a man in orbit around the Earth.

He cited the case of Mercury Insurance, which the department took administrative action against in 2004 over allegations it was having auto insurance customers pay illegal broker fees.

She also spoke about seeing stars including Paul McCartney, Elton John and Adam Ant backstage, as well as the crowd's reaction to Freddie Mercury's legendary performance.