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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Bradley Lowery’s life to be celebrated at funeral in home village of Blackhall
Bradley Lowery’s life will be celebrated at his funeral on Friday in his home village of Blackhall, in County Durham. The service will be on July 14 at 11.15am at St Josephs R.C Church in Blackhall, County Durham, the Lowery family have confirmed. The youngster who was a keen Sunderland AFC […]
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 […]
Charity single to support Bradley Lowery Foundation reaches iTunes top 20
A single by a Hartlepool duo to support the Bradley Lowery Foundation has reached the iTunes top 20. Olivia Crawford and Georgia Fletcher, who are known as Liv’N’G, released the song called Smile for Bradley. The pair recorded a cover of Charlie Chaplin’s Smile and added their own verse. It was released […]
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 […]
Darlington woman creates petition for Pallion’s Wear Crossing to be renamed Bradley Lowery Bridge
A woman from Darlington has created a petition for the new Wear Crossing in Pallion to be renamed as Bradley Lowery Bridge. Sarah Jane Wilkinson got the idea after watching the five-year-old youngster on television and with his “best friend” Sunderland AFC star Jermain Defoe. Bradley, who is from Blackhall in […]
Bradley Lowery hometown charity match raises over £500 for Sunderland AFC fan’s funds
A charity football match held in Bradley Lowery’s hometown of Blackhall, County Durham has raised more than £500 for the Sunderland AFC fan’s funds. The match, which ended in a draw between Lacey’s Lads and Blackhall Hardwick, took place at the weekend at Blackhall Welfare Park. A total of £523.22 was […]
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 […]
Bradley the Builder: Bradley Lowery helps dad at building site
Brave Bradley Lowery became a builder for the day as he experienced a day at work with his dad. The five-year-old, who is currently receiving treatment for neuroblastoma, decided to help out on the building site – hi-vis vest and all. His mum, Gemma Lowery, said on the Bradley Lowery’s […]