Racism

Police make Newcastle v Sunderland derby arrest after racist incident

Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United fans goading each other during Sunday's derby.

Police confirm report of discriminatory abuse at Tyne & Wear derby

Referee Anthony Taylor speaks with staff of both sides during a pause in play as Lutsharel Geertruida of Sunderland looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on March 22, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC under FA investigation after Sunderland defeat statements issued

Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on March 22, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC issue statement moments after SAFC defeat

Sunderland condemn ‘vile’ racist abuse directed at Romaine Mundle after Fulham game

Sunderland condemn ‘vile’ racist abuse directed at Romaine Mundle

Police are working alongside SAFC to investigate reported online racist messages following the club's game against Fulham.

Police launch investigation into reported racist abuse after SAFC game

Sunderland fan's 3 year ban order for racially abusing Leeds players

Racism is never acceptable and it should be reported, particularly if a child’s safety is at risk. Photo posed by models

Childline: Being bullied or treated differently because of race or ethnicity is ...

Gary Bennett is set to host an inspiring and thought-provoking evening celebrating both football and equality.

Ad Feature Gary Bennett leads exclusive SAFC talk-in for Show Racism the Red Card

North East Mayor hits out at Reform councillor for 'racist' post

Cllr Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council, Cllr Lead Member for Adults, Health and Independence at South Tyneside Council, and Susan Dungworth, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner with staff and trustees from Apna Ghar, CREST, Sangini and WHiST, as well as speaker Andrea Carter from D6.

Women have united to combat racism, misogyny and hate crime

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feeling

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

SAFC stars Aji Alese and Wilson Isidor alongside education secretary Bridget Phillipson and Sarah Kilpatrick, President of the National Education Union.

SAFC stars Aji and Wilson show racism the red card with city children

Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, has hit out at McDonald's over alleged workplace abuse against young workers.

Kate Osborne hits out at McDonald’s over workplace abuse claims

Community leaders have joined forces in South Shields to show strength and unity following recent unrest across the North East and wider country.

Community leaders unite following country-wide disorder and protests

Kate Osborne MP praises communities for standing up to racism
Jarrow and Gateshead East MP Kate Osborne has expressed her pride in North East communities for standing up to racism, in her latest Shields Gazette column.
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Joe Willock ahead of Newcastle United's match against Arsenal.

Newcastle United duo 'shocked' by racist abuse after win over Arsenal

Joe Willock was in action against his former club Arsenal on Saturday.

NUFC respond as £65m duo subject to racist abuse after win v Arsenal

Medical staff wearing FFP3 face masks. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

NHS 'structural racism' led to staff not being heard on PPE

Jeremy Clarkson Diddly Squat Farm car park extension gets green light

Regulator rules Jeremy Clarkson’s Meghan Markle column was sexist

Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton.

Premier League release official statement regarding Newcastle player

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Breaking Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

One-quarter of fire and rescue services in England have received reports alleging racist, homophobic, or sexist behaviour among their ranks in the last five years. (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Fire services in England accused of racism, homophobia & misogyny

The review into Met Police conduct has been published (Photo: Adobe)

Breaking Met Police institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic- report

Antonio Neill has been sentenced for racially abusing Ivan Toney (Image: Getty)

Man sentenced for racially abusing Brentford star Ivan Toney

Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu. Photo: LondonWorld

Black activist threatened by far right British terrorist group

South Tyneside Council Councillors Tracey Dixon, Pat Hay, Joan Atkinson, Ernest Gibson and Adam Ellison with pledges for Show Racism the Red Card.

Support for anti-racism campaign on Wear Red Day 2021 in South Tyneside
Councillors from across South Tyneside have pledged to show racism the red card in support of Wear Red Day 2021.
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South Shields Town Hall will be lit up red to mark the occasion.

South Tyneside to mark 25th anniversary of Show Racism the Red Card

Children's writer Enid Blyton sitting in her garden in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire (Photo: George Konig/Getty Images)

'Racism, xenophobia and lack of literary merit': what English Heritage said abou...

The government has released a report on racism in the UK - here's what it found

Racism in the UK: tens of thousands of crimes were reported to police forces las...

A third of children have heard racist abuse at school - here's how to talk to your child about race issues (Photo: Shutterstock)

A third of children have heard racist abuse at school - here's how to talk to yo...

Diversity may appear on the Britain’s Got Talent Christmas special - here are th...

Are you affected by the recall? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Some packets of Uncle Ben's rice may contain pieces of glass - these are the aff...

Louis Mahoney starred in many beloved British shows like Fawlty Towers and Doctor Who (Photo: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fawlty Towers and Doctor Who actor Louis Mahoney has died aged 81

Police form a barrier between rival protesters in Newcastle city centre. Photo credit: North News and Pictures

Hundreds of rival protesters gather in Newcastle city centre

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NHS staff tell of racism in new hard-hitting video

England players and staff discuss walking off the pitch following appalling racism in Bulgaria.

Not enough was done to tackle racism in Bulgaria-England game, readers say

Gary Bennett discusses his career and work with Show Racism the Red Card.

Sunderland AFC legend Gary Bennett recalls monkey chants from Newcastle United f...

LoGOz, from Ashington, are playing as part of the Love Music Hate Racism event at The Customs House. Pic: Gary Welford.

Bands head for South Shields for Love Music Hate Racism event

Primary school bans anti-bullying book after mum complains about racist language

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