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Ben Reid’s Unique Fundraiser: Cycling from Manchester to Newcastle on a Child’s Bike for Grassroots Music
Ben Reid, 21, from Croft between Warrington and Manchester has just completed his degree at Newcastle University & dreamt up a very unusual fundraiser to raise awareness of the crisis for small cultural venues and grassroots music. He will be cycling from Manchester to Newcastle on a child’s bike...
Epic Endurance Challenge: Friends Cycle, Kayak, and Hike to Support Air Ambulance Charity
Two friends are embarking on an epic endurance challenge in July to raise money for the air ambulance that came to the aid of a relative when they were just a baby. Ryan Noble, 42, and Ed Jones, 47, will be cycling, kayaking and hiking from Sunderland (their hometown) to...
Cyclist Paul Nixon Takes on 1,250-Mile Journey for Tyneside Outdoors' Anniversary
North East cyclist Paul Nixon and colleagues at regional charity Tyneside Outdoors are taking on a monumental challenge to cycle from South Shields to the Algarve in southern Portugal. The ambitious 1,250-mile journey marks the 10-year anniversary of the South Tyneside charity that promises to inspire, raise awareness, and generate...
National Grid Cyclists Raise Over £20,000 for Charity in Epic 411km Ride
Fourteen National Grid employees cycled between two National Grid’s interconnectors, raising over £20,000 for MASKS (Make a Special Kid Smile) and Primrose Hospice. A team of Fourteen National Grid cyclists completed the 411km bike ride from Blyth to Bicker Fen, in-between two of National Grid’s interconnectors, raising over £20,000. The...
Watch EURO 2024 at BrewDog Newcastle: Big Screens, Big Beer, Big Matches
Kicking off with Scotland’s first match on Friday 14th June, EURO 2024 is sure to start a summer of euphoric wins and nail-biting penalties, and missing a moment simply isn’t an option. Wondering where to go to watch the action in Newcastle? Britain’s biggest independent craft brewer, BrewDog has set...
Local Hero Brett Connon Commits to Two More Seasons with Falcons
The 27-year-old has scored 523 points in his 106 games for the club, with consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond delighted to retain the services of the Carlisle native. “I’m really glad that Brett has decided to stay with us because he did have some other options,” “I think he’s...
Luan de Bruin Signs Two-Year Deal with Newcastle Falcons, Reuniting with Steve Diamond
Newcastle Falcons have added ballast and experience to their forward pack with the signing of Edinburgh prop Luan de Bruin. The 31-year-old has played at both loose-head and tight-head, and arrives in the summer on a two-year deal. Beginning his professional career in his native South Africa, whom he represented at...
Falcons vs Sharks: A Prelude to Premiership Return Under Steve Diamond
The 7.45pm kick-off in Salford sees consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond taking charge of his first game since joining the Falcons, with an extended squad and rolling replacements. Philip van der Walt packs down at second row in a side captained by Callum Chick, with Jamie Blamire starting at...
The Bernicia Foundation: Empowering Kaitlyn Waddell's Pursuit of Hammer Throwing Excellence
County champion teenager Kaitlyn Waddell is breaking through barriers en route to national acclaim with the support of The Bernicia Foundation. An Inspirational Grant of £1000 is assisting Kaitlyn and her family in addressing the financial challenges associated with hotel accommodations, entry fees, event tickets, and fuel expenses as...
Burkitt Scholarship Opens Gates: Northumberland's Ed Dando Rows to Success at Durham’s Historic School Boat Club
A rower hailing from Northumberland relocated to a different school to vie for a position in one of the North East's most ancient boat clubs, all the while pursuing a prospective career in Law, courtesy of a transformative scholarship. Ed Dando, from Hexham, is now coached alongside some of the...

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