Businesses across the North East are gearing up to pitch to major Heathrow Airport suppliers ahead of the construction of its third runway. The expansion, which is set to cost £14.4bn, is to feature a third runway and expanded terminals in order to accommodate an extra 16.5 million passengers. Local-to-medium-sized […]
Author: Connor Benns
South Shields FC Extend Fruitful Partnership with Sunderland College
South Shields FC have extended their partnership with Sunderland College for a further five years following a successful first year between the two. The partnership – which has helped supply the club’s 16 to 19-year-old academy – has proved highly successful in the opening year with the Shields academy challenging for […]
Ritson and Kelly hoping to bring boxing back to the North East
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 […]
Shields Not “Ruthless” Enough Despite Victory, says Picton
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. […]