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The cost of living crisis is affecting millions of people up and down the land, with households across the nation grappling with astronomically high energy bills, and their hard-earned money stretching ever-thinner. But there’s one aspect of our communities that is quietly being squeezed to the point of literal extinction in certain areas, and that […]
Anna Bondarenko arrived in the north east in 2022 after fleeing the war in Ukraine and moved in with a family in Whickham. She endured a long journey from Kremenchuk to the UK by train and is now focussing on her dream job in the photography and illustration industry. Currently working as a photographer for […]
Former Sunderland, Middlesborough and South Shields player Julio Arca was unveiled yesterday afternoon at Mariners Park as the new manager of South Shields. Arca, is hoping to use his pre-existing connection to the North East to his advantage. Arca said: “I’ve already spoken with the U21s manager over at Sunderland, so we’ll see what’s available […]
South Shields Women ended their 2022/23 campaign in fourth place, despite having no manager for much of the season. The NERWFL Premier Division challengers retained hope of finishing second for much of the year, while interim coaches Alex Miller and Becki McMahon stepped in. Spark took a look at their unsteady campaign, speaking to Miller […]
A group of Gateshead fans are appealing for donations to create a Wembley flag display for the FA Trophy final. Heed Flags want to raise £1,000 to create a sea of black and white when the Heed face FC Halifax Town on May 21. Around £400 has been raised from 19 backers so far, and […]
Former Newcastle United and Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is set to return to the Premier League to try and keep Leeds United amongst the elites in England’s first division. Allardyce will replace Javi Gracia at Elland Road, who was only appointed at the end of February. The Spaniard has really struggled to get his side […]
Boyhood Newcastle United fan Lewis Miley has committed his long-term future to the Magpies after agreeing his first professional contract with the club. Miley, who has earned 10 England U17 cap, made his Newcastle first-team debut in December’s Diriyah Season Cup victory against Al-Hilal and was also named on the bench for United’s Premier League […]
Whickham Football Club will honour club captain and record appearance maker Ross Peareth with a testimonial in recognition of the midfielder’s commitment to his hometown club. The match will be held at The Glebe on Rose Avenue in Whickham on Sunday, April 30. The event will see Whickham’s current squad go head-to-head with Peareth’s All-Star […]
