Sting has received the Freedom of the Borough of North Tyneside.
Sting encouraged young people in the North East to "dream hard and dream high" as he paid homage to his hometown.
On the award, Sting told ITV Tyne Tees: "It's a huge honour and I've had many, many honours in the world, but they were just manifestations of what I dreamed of here as a kid. "A work ethic, a pride of place that gave me a sense of who I am. I've never lost that, and I live in a world where you can lose yourself.
Sting has won a host of awards across his career but credits his North East background with keeping him grounded.The award is the highest honour any local authority can bestow and has been awarded to acknowledge the 72-year-old's achievements, lasting influence on the global music landscape and advocacy for North Tyneside.
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