In three days thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Helen Bell Cahill is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of the city and South Shields. The 42-year-old, from Seaham, will be running in memory of her niece, Megan Bell, […]
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Sunderland student with “fear of small holes” speaks out about American Horror Story posters
[DISCLAIMER: This post contains images that might trigger individuals who have trypophobia] A Sunderland student has spoken out about the latest American Horror Story (AHS) posters that trigger her trypophobia. Posters for the new series have caused Lauren McLeish to break out into a cold sweat, causing her to remove the […]
Katie’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running in memory of my niece who was born sleeping.”
Interview by Charlotte Carol Ann Lightfoot. In four days thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Katie-Jo Lynch is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of the city and South Shields. [DISCLAIMER: Some of the images in this […]
WATCH: Ex-Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper becomes fourth patron for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
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 […]
Heather’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running in memory of my daughter who died from cystic fibrosis”
In five days thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Heather Laurence is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of the city and South Shields. The 47-year-old from Esh Winning, in County Durham, is running in memory […]
Danny’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running for a charity that helps children with cerebral palsy and other physical ailments”
In six days thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Danny Venton is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of Newcastle and South Shields. The 22-year-old will be tackling his first half marathon on Sunday, September 10. […]
Kieran’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running for victims of the 2015 Tunisia attack.”
In six days thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Kieran Carr is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of Newcastle and South Shields. In March 2013, the 20-year-old was hit by a motorbike, leaving his kneecap shattered […]
Tony the Fridge to complete gruelling challenge for Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust
Tony “the Fridge” Phoenix Morrison, is set to complete a gruelling challenge for the Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust. Last month Mr Phoenix Morrison took part in the Spartan Beast – which saw him take on 35 obstacles over a 17 mile course, all with a kitchen appliance on his back. […]
Newcastle homelessness support charity encouraging you to “drop ya draws for a good cause”
A Newcastle homelessness support charity is encouraging you to “drop ya drawers for a good cause.” North East Homeless (NEH), which supports people who have found themselves living on the streets within the North East, are seeking donations of new, clean male and female underwear, socks and bras. Many people in […]
BBC Look North’s Jeff Brown writes Sunderland AFC play to be performed by Wearside theatre company
BBC Look North presenter Jeff Brown has written a play about ex-Sunderland AFC player David Corner, which will be performed by a Wearside theatre company. The sports journalist, from Sunderland, wrote the play called Cornered, which is based around the former defender and the 1985 Milk Cup final at Wembley against Norwich City. […]