SUNDERLAND fitness trainers feel confident about people coming back to the gym after lockdown. GYMS were forced once again to close their doors for the third time in the last 12 months, but some trainers have managed to keep their customers engaged during online classes and remained optimistic. The pandemic […]
NORTH east football fans have welcomed the announcement that spectators can return to stadiums once the region is out of Tier 3 lockdown. The government has recently announced that spectators will be allowed to attend to return to sporting events […]
While everyone reveres his undisputed footballing genius, here is a perspective on why the ‘Pibe de oro’ became a symbol of redemption and hope for the deprived south of Italy; written by a daughter of that mistreated land. A TRAGIC hero… it’s not easy to explain who Diego Maradona […]
NORTH East non-league football chairmen have welcomed the return of fans as a lifeline for their clubs. The return of football will have a positive impact on the Northern Football League and clubs such as Whickham FC and North Shields FC. Since November 5, when the national lockdown was set in place, […]
DURHAM Women’s FC has raised over £1,600 for the child food poverty campaign set up by Premier League star Marcus Rashford. Manchester United and England striker Rashford, began the #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY after the Government rejected proposals to give free school meals outside term time. The FA Women’s Championship club is […]
A MENTAL health crisis looms as the shutdown of all non-elite sport has hit hard across north east grassroots football. Grassroot sports had returned briefly in September but were again curtailed by a second national lockdown where all non-elite sport has once again ceased. Shadow Mental Health minister Dr Rosena […]
GRASSROOTS sport was brought to a screeching halt at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the latest government restrictions have resulted in yet another stoppage in play. This second lockdown has been aimed at stopping the spread of the virus, amid hopes that schools do not increase their […]
International Men’s Day and the month of Movember are important in spreading awareness of male health issues. SR News has written a series of articles to promote men’s health, and today we tackle the subject of mental health. FORMER Sunderland AFC player Matty Piper spoke to SR News about his […]
WHEN the Covid-19 pandemic struck the UK in March, a lot of the population was presented with an unprecedented amount of free time. Some people used that time to improve their homes, binge Netflix, play games consoles or, in Paddy Hollis’ case, write a book. Eight months later, and Paddy […]
NEWCASTLE United have come under fire from the NUFC Supporters Trust (NUST), as they continue to take season ticket money from fans. The NUST have released a video today, and said that there are around 18,000 fans still paying for their season ticket, with the club making around £1 million […]