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Great North Run 2026 Start Times and Route

The Great North Run 2026 will take place on Sunday, September 13, bringing a record field of approximately 63,000 runners to Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside. The televised programme is prov...

News Team 24 August 2026 6 min read

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The Jarrow Arrow: Steve Cram and a Golden Age of Running

The story of Steve Cram, the Jarrow Arrow, who became 1500m world champion in 1983 and set three world records in 19 days during athletics' British golden age.

24 June 2026 6 min

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European Glory: Newcastle United and the 1969 Fairs Cup

The story of Newcastle United's 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup win over Ujpesti Dozsa, captain Bobby Moncur's heroics and a European triumph cherished for decades.

23 June 2026 5 min

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Gazza: The Gifted Tyneside Son Who Lit Up English Football

The story of Paul Gascoigne, the Gateshead-born midfielder whose brilliance lit up Newcastle, England and Euro 96, and who remains a Tyneside source of pride.

22 June 2026 6 min

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A Gentleman of Football: The Legacy of Sir Bobby Robson

The life and legacy of Sir Bobby Robson, the County Durham miner's son who managed England, Barcelona and Newcastle United and founded a cancer charity.

21 June 2026 6 min

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The Leap of a Lifetime: Jonathan Edwards' Enduring World Record

How Jonathan Edwards, based in the North East, set a triple jump world record of 18.29m in 1995 that still stands decades later, plus Olympic gold in 2000.

20 June 2026 6 min

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Glenn McCrory: The North East's First World Boxing Champion

How Glenn McCrory of County Durham won the world cruiserweight title in 1989 to become the first world boxing champion from North East England.

20 June 2026 6 min

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Supermac: Malcolm Macdonald and the Roar of the Gallowgate

The story of Malcolm Macdonald, Newcastle United's 1970s striker Supermac, whose goals, swagger and a record five for England thrilled the Gallowgate End.

19 June 2026 6 min

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Newcastle F1 Event Sparks Huge Turnout as Fans Line Grainger Street

Anyone passing through Newcastle city centre on Sunday could hardly miss the sight. Long queues stre...

16 June 2026 5 min

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England World Cup Camp Rocked By Theft As Police Recover Missing Kit

The England national team has been handed a major boost ahead of its World Cup campaign after police...

14 June 2026 6 min

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How Newcastle Fans Can Watch The 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony Live

Football fans across Newcastle and the wider UK are preparing for one of the biggest sporting specta...

11 June 2026 7 min

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England and Croatia Compared: Which Team Has the Edge?

International football rarely lacks drama when England and Croatia meet. Over the past two decades, ...

11 June 2026 9 min

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The Most Unusual Sports You've Never Heard Of (Maybe)

Football, rugby and cricket may dominate conversations across Newcastle and much of the UK, but arou...

8 June 2026 6 min

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The Managers Who Built England’s World Cup Legacy Across Generations

England’s World Cup story is one of triumph, heartbreak, tactical innovation and enduring ambition...

7 June 2026 8 min

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England 1966: The Incredible Journey to World Cup Glory

England’s triumph at the 1966 FIFA World Cup remains one of the defining moments in British sporti...

6 June 2026 8 min

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Explained for Football Fans Across Newcastle

Few cities in England are as passionate about football as Newcastle. Across Tyneside and the wider N...

5 June 2026 8 min

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World Cup 2026: Dates, Fixtures And England's Route To Glory

The countdown is almost over. After years of qualification campaigns, international friendlies an...

5 June 2026 7 min

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Gloucester Blow Opens Door for Newcastle Victory

Newcastle head into Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership Round 18 clash at Kingsholm with growing opti...

5 June 2026 4 min

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Newcastle United Hit by £11.4m Sponsorship Blow Ahead of New Season

Newcastle United are facing a significant commercial challenge this summer after new research sugges...

2 June 2026 5 min