Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery was honoured posthumously at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year event last night (Sunday, December 17). His parents, Gemma and Carl Lowery, travelled to Liverpool’s Echo Arena to collect the Helen Rollason Award, in memory of the six-year-old, who sadly lost his life in July this […]
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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. […]
North East and the nation pay tribute to brave Bradley Lowery after he loses cancer fight
Words by Sophie Dishman and Mariam Khattab. Tributes from across the nation have been paid to brave Bradley Lowery after loosing his fight against neuroblastoma. The six-year-old Black Cats fan passed away today (July 7), following a long battle with the disease. A post on the Bradley’s Fight Against Neuroblastoma Facebook page said: “My […]
Brave Bradley Lowery loses cancer battle
Brave Bradley Lowery has sadly lost his battle with neuroblastoma – following a long fight against the disease. The 6-year-old from County Durham captured hearts across the region, the country and the world with his determination to overcome cancer, pride for Sunderland AFC and his infectious smile. The youngster, from […]
South Shields woman hosting charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan Bradley Lowery
A woman from South Shields is hosting a charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan, Bradley Lowery. Jessica Benet, 19, is encouraging people to put on their boots and raise money for the youngster. Bradley has captured the hearts of thousands in the region, inspiring many to set up events like […]
Bradley Lowery banner to make its way to Stadium of Light for Sunderland AFC stars to sign
A Bradley Lowery banner designed by a team of event organisers is heading to the Stadium of Light for Sunderland AFC stars to sign. Darren Powell, Andrew Sharp and Neil Birkinshaw are holding a charity football match at Ossett Town football ground in Wakefield on May 14 to raise money for the […]
Charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan Bradley Lowery to be held in his hometown of Blackhall
A charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan Bradley Lowery is to be held in his hometown of Blackhall, County Durham. The match takes place tonight at 6pm (April 7) at Blackhall Welfare Park, between Blackhall Hardwick and charity team Lacey’s Lads. It was organised by Phillip Brown, who is from […]
EXCLUSIVE: Woman says “There is no trivialising” violence after Sunderland manager David Moyes apologises for “get a slap” comment
A North East woman, who has experienced domestic violence, has called out Sunderland AFC manager David Moyes’ “get a slap” comment – warning the subject should not be trivialised. The Black Cats manager made the comment after an interview with BBC reporter Vicki Sparks. Moyes said to Sparks she “might get a […]
Sunderland AFC to celebrate 20th anniversary of move from Roker Park to the Stadium of Light
This summer marks 20 years since Sunderland AFC’s departure from Roker Park. The ground was the home of the Black Cats for almost a century and was one of the most memorable grounds in English football history. Renowned for the famous Roker Roar, the seaside stadium was home to the […]