Lewis Ritson insists that there is “no reason” why a North East show cannot take place this year, with himself and Wearside fighter Josh Kelly topping the bill. In an interview with Sky Sports News, Ritson emphasised that he is looking to take boxing “home” to the North East in the […]
Fans of Hartlepool United Football Club have come together to raise money in aid of the suffering club. People of the town have expressed how proud they are of their town and their club. Hartlepudlian born fashion designer, Michelle Taylor Ward, 43, says: “It’s really brought the town together. It’s […]
Arrests of rivalling North East football fans have been halved in the space of one season, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. During their 2015/16 seasons, Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC amassed over 50 arrests each at home games. Newcastle had 63 of their fans arrested at or near […]
The region’s two main football clubs often attract criticism, both on and off the pitch, but in the last two weeks both Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC have hosted events to help homeless people in the region. Last weekend Sunderland AFC opened their doors to homeless people during the snow […]
A mum from Newcastle has qualified to take part in the triathlon in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. Joanna Shallcross, mum of five will be competing against 2500 people from around the world, on the 13th of October 2018. Joanna competed against 42 athletes to come first in the […]
Sunderland AFC have announced a reduction in season card tickets for fans renewing early for the 2018/19 season. Prices for adult cards start at £310, a £40 reduction from last season’s rate of £350. Working out at just over £13 per game for adult fans purchasing tickets in concession […]
South Shields U19 boss Lee Picton said that his side weren’t “ruthless” enough in their 2-1 victory over FC United of Manchester U19’s. Goals from Michael Colquhoun and Joe Hassanin were enough to stretch Shields’ league lead to three points, although Picton believes the team were far from their best. […]
After a year in the second tier, Newcastle have bounced back to the Premier League with their Champions League winning manager and with a club takeover seemingly ever closer is there light at the end of the tunnel? Momentum Under the leadership of Rafa Benitez, Newcastle United now have an […]
York St. John 5-0 Sunderland There was a fresh look to the Sunderland team with numerous new additions added over the summer. However, the new look team struggled against an organised St. Johns side. York dominated the possession from the off and had a lot of joy down the right […]
Ex-Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper has become the fourth patron for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. The former Premier League player was welcomed into the role by Sir Bobby Robson’s widow Lady Elsie and their son Andrew Robson yesterday (Tuesday, September 5). He is the first new patron of the charity since […]