FOOTBALL clubs up and down the country have joined together to create a petition to get fans back into stadiums. All three major North East sides have shared the petition on their social media feeds, and over 180,000 fans have already signed up in support. The petition is urging […]
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High Court judge to oversee latest leg of Shearer’s legal fight with ex-adviser
A HIGH COURT judge is set to oversee the latest leg of a lengthy legal fight between ex-England footballer Alan Shearer and a former financial adviser. More than three years ago, the former Southampton, Blackburn and Newcastle striker agreed a settlement with Kevin Neal after claiming that he was given […]
Tickets for ‘A Night with Alan Shearer’ at the Tyne Theatre go on sale
The Tyne Theatre is playing host to a night with Alan Shearer and tickets are selling fast. The event is expected to be a special night for the people attending and, for an additional fee, fans can get a photograph with the former Newcastle number nine and a signed photograph. […]
Sir Bobby Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Lady Elsie Robson and her son Mark welcomed guests and hard-working fundraisers to the Copthorne Hotel in Newcastle on Sunday, including World Cup hero Jack Carlton, actor Stephen Thompkinson and Lindisfarne legend Ray Laidlaw. Incredibly, the foundation Sir Bobby launched in 2008 to raise £500,000 has gone on to […]
North East Football Fans Clean Up Their Act
Arrests of rivalling North East football fans have been halved in the space of one season, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. During their 2015/16 seasons, Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC amassed over 50 arrests each at home games. Newcastle had 63 of their fans arrested at or near […]
Help for Homeless from Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC
The region’s two main football clubs often attract criticism, both on and off the pitch, but in the last two weeks both Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC have hosted events to help homeless people in the region. Last weekend Sunderland AFC opened their doors to homeless people during the snow […]
‘Tis the season of good will: meet the Newcastle United fans coming together to support the city’s West End food bank
It’s the season of good will across the world as it’s nearing Christmas. Sophie Dishman meets the Newcastle United fans coming together to support the city’s West End food bank.
‘Tis the season of good will: meet the Newcastle United fans coming together to support the city’s West End food bank
It’s the season of good will across the world as it’s nearing Christmas. Sophie Dishman meets the Newcastle United fans coming together to support the city’s West End food bank. To read the full story, click here.
Newcastle United fans push trolleys full of food to St James’ Park in aid of Newcastle West End Food Bank
Newcastle United supporters pushed two trolleys full of food from South Shields to Newcastle last weekend in aid of Newcastle West End food bank. Kris and Adam Wallace, Chris and Dan Goodall, Deka Petrie and Mark Walker walked more than 12 miles until they reached St. James’ Park where Newcastle United […]
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 […]