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‘Wor’fare has broken out between two Tyneside breweries, after a trademark dispute over a key word in the Geordie vocabulary. Wylam Brewery has changed the name of its ‘Wor Beer’ to ‘NCL Flags’, after a legal threat from Anarchy Brew Co, which trademarked the same name in July 2022, legally claiming the sole right […]
Football fans have questioned whether the game’s most prestigious awards are more about celebrity than talent, after none of the trophy-winning England Lionesses – including North East star Lucy Bronze – were named top individual player in this year’s Ballon d’Or. The usual storm of controversy among fans erupted again this year, in the wake […]
Sunderland fan group This Is Wearside have organised many memorable displays at the Stadium of Light, but none with a more powerful message than their recent tribute during the fixture against Aston Villa. Following the announcement that the match would be dedicated to the Cancer Has No Colours campaign, the group revealed that — for […]
Data gathered shows that the North East is well below the national average for total memberships to sports teams, clubs and gyms. Across the UK, the national average is 32.01% of people are involved in some form of sports club, leaving 67.99% without memberships. If you compare this to the North East region, the average […]
Sunderland U21 boss Graeme Murty reflects on Sunderland’s season after reaching the Premier League 2 playoffs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXH8XLT5QEQ The Sunderland head coach spoke about how his team has performed over the course of the season despite his side recently suffering a 3-2 defeat against Tottenham. Murty stated: “Tonight showed a strong desire to commit to our […]
Whether you are running, playing football, or trying to build muscle in the gym, we can all agree that muscle injuries are the worst. Muscle injuries and soreness can hinder exercise routines and prevent your enjoyment of working out. If you are in Sunderland though, you may be in luck. Henry Nidd, a student at […]
Team Sunderland capped off an incredible sporting year with its annual Sportsball awards on April 25, celebrating achievements across a wide range of categories. After a blowout varsity victory over York St John in the Clash of the Minsters, there was plenty for Sunderland’s teams to celebrate. Men’s Rugby Union won Team of the Year […]
You might think that Sunderland’s Fans Museum is just a place to look at memorabilia related to Sunderland Football Club, but it’s a lot more than that. Here, I spoke with museum founder Michael Ganley. Michael has a wonderful collection of all things football and Sunderland-related, from the original physio table at Roker Park […]
Northumberland National Park Authority has extended the temporary renaming of a popular Elsdon route until early September after strong visitor demand and a lift for local businesses. The Elsdon Burn walk was renamed The Big Dan Burn Walk in March to celebrate Newcastle United defender Dan Burn’s iconic goal in the Carabao Cup final — […]
World renowned basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters are set to shine at the Newcastle Utilita Arena. The Harlem Globetrotters are a unique spin on a traditional basketball team, travelling the world displaying their tricks and talents. From athleticism to comedy, their shows promise entertainment. The globally-known basketball travelling circus prepares to mark their 100th year […]
