Active Sunderland are hosting a community sports festival in Sunderland on Wednesday, August 10. The event takes place from 12pm till 4pm on Seaburn beach and the promenade opposite the Seaburn Centre on Whitburn Road. Working with partners and sports clubs to deliver the community sports festivals, the aim of […]
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SAFC supporters can benefit from hotel’s full first season
Members of Sunderland’s red and white army can now make more of their match day experience – even if they are travelling from outside the North East. The Hilton Garden Inn, Sunderland hotel, which opened just yards from the Stadium of Light earlier this year, is counting down to the […]
SAFC confirm the departure of four players
Sunderland have confirmed the departure of Steven Fletcher and three other players. Its after leaving the striker off their official retained list for next season’s Premier League campaign. The 29-year-old will exit alongside Wes Brown, Danny Graham and Steve Harper, none of whom will be offered extensions to their contracts which […]
North East football fans surrender passports ahead of Euro2016
Hundreds of football fans across the region have surrendered their passports ahead of the Euro 2016 tournament. As the summer season approaches more than a hundred people will not be allowed to travel abroad – because they’re banned from watching football. Euro 2016 kicks off in France this week but […]
Revelations as Mike Ashley admits to paying Sports Direct staff below minimum wage
Sports Direct founder and Newcastle United Football Club owner Mike Ashley has admitted to paying workers below the minimum wage. The billionaire tycoon, who previously received criticism for the use of his company’s zero-hour contracts, was questioned by the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee formed by a panel of MPs […]
Football clubs give the Red Card to Drink driving during Euro 2016
Football clubs across the region have backed a campaign by Road Safety GB North East to give drink driving the red card during Euro 2016. The road safety group is being joined by Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Hartlepool football clubs as it aims to raise awareness about the dangers of […]
Where would England place if Euro 2016 was based on health statistics?
England’s squad for Euro 2016 was announced yesterday (Tuesday, May 31) – but where would England place if the tournament was based on health statistics? Research by Durham University concluded that the Three Lions would get knocked out in the quarter finals of Euro 2016 if health figures were a criteria for […]
Screen to be erected in Park Lane for visitors to watch sporting events
A 20 metre-high screen is being erected in Park Lane for one month to show UK and international events. Residents and visitors to Sunderland will be able to watch all of the Euro games and highlights of other major events taking place this summer including Wimbledon and the Formula 1. […]
Tickets for England’s game versus Australia at the Stadium of Light now sold out
A capacity crowd will welcome the Three Lions to Wearside on Friday, with tickets for England’s game versus Australia at the Stadium of Light now sold out. Excitement is building as Sunderland gets ready to welcome officials and supporters from the England and Australia teams, with events and activities across […]
Fans advised to leave time for journeys ahead of England v Australia match
International football fans travelling to the Stadium of Light for the game between England and Australia next week have been advised to leave plenty of time for their journeys to the match. A sell-out crowd is expected for the friendly on Friday May 27, which kicks off at 7:45pm, as […]