“Running isn’t about the times it’s about the journey and sheer joy it brings me.” Thousands of people took part in the 2019 Great North Run in Tyneside. According to the event’s organisers, around 57,000 runners registered to take part in the 13.1 mile track, which stretched from Newcastle to […]
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Ice Rink to return to Sunderland
(Image) Sunderland ice rink under construction. A Christmas ice rink is set to return to Sunderland on Saturday, December 1, 2018, where it will join Hadrian’s Tipi, a winter pop-up retreat already running in Keel Square. Danieli Holdings Group and Sunderland Business Improvement District have joined forces to create a […]
Sunderland pensioner to run in city’s 10K Siglion race
A 70-year-old fitness fanatic will run one of Sunderland’s biggest races in the city centre this month. Bill Wright, who is a keen runner and yoga fanatic, is proving that age is just a number when it comes to fitness. The elderly runner, who has no limits when it comes […]
Colin’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running in memory of my friend who died from breast cancer.”
Today (Sunday, September 10) thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Colin Burgin-Plews is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of the city and South Shields. The seasoned runner, who is known for running in his Big Pink Dress, […]
Maryanne’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running the Great North Run because everything I do is to make my family proud”
In less than 24 hours thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Maryanne Louise is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of the city and South Shields. The 23-year-old from South Shields is taking part in the event to raise […]
Helen’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running in memory of my niece Megan Bell who died at T in the Park”
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Charity star inviting Tyne and Wear schools to design his dress for the Gateshead 10k
A charity star is inviting Tyne and Wear schools to design his next Big Dress for the Gateshead 10k. Colin Burgin-Plews, who is also known as the Big Pink Dress, has teamed up with Co-op Funeral Care to deliver the project which could see a child’s design on his frock, on TV. The Big […]
WATCH: Sunderland City 10k
Thousands of runners braved the cold winds and rain on Sunday to take part in the sixth Run Sunderland Festival based in Keel Square. The festival hosts both the Sunderland City 10k and half marathon, with the start and finish lines on St Mary’s Way for the first time as […]