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AXA UK partnered with Vanessa Feltz and James Jordan to show the positive impact of cross-generational friendships

Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generations

Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth

The collaboration focuses on health awareness, wellbeing and wearable technology

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A dartboard at home can quickly turn a casual evening with friends into a tournament

Ad Feature Five hobbies to bring back this winter

£67m NUFC duo at risk of PL suspension as Joelinton ban 'inevitable'

Luke Littler will be looking to retain his World Darts Championship title

Tickets to the World Darts Championship from £90

Garmin's new Approach S72 golf smartwatch comes in two sizes and features advanced swing analysis, detailed course mapping and green-reading technology.

Garmin launches £700 golf watch packed with new features

Motsi Mabuse surprised Zumba instructors at ZIN Academy in Manchester

Ad Feature Motsi Mabuse wows crowd with surprise Zumba performance

Ad Feature DeerRun brings social fitness to IFA 2026

Jarrow manager Kennie Malia (photos Kieran Gough)

Still more to come from in-form Jarrow - insists manager Kennie Malia

Matias Fernandez-Pardo has attracted plenty of Premier League interest this summer

NUFC 2026/27 squad size reduced due to Premier League rules

Jarrow manager Kennie Malia (photos Kieran Gough)

Northern League: Malia hails 'dominant' Jarrow after Durham United win

Jarrow manager Kennie Malia (photo Kieran Gough)

Northern League: Jarrow and Boldon CA confirm injury blows

Hayley Hayes, from Newport, Wales, hasn’t been on a getaway over the summer for almost a decade

Wife wins dream holiday after missing out on trips

Callum Larmouth in action during Boldon CA's home win against Alnwick Town (photo Jess Kelly)

Northern League: Larmouth eyes promotion as Boldon continue to impress

Jarrow manager Kennie Malia (photo Kieran Gough)

Jarrow attitude delights Malia after Park View win
Jarrow earned a 3-1 win at Northern League Division Two rivals Park View on Saturday afternoon.
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Jarrow manager Kennie Malia (photo Kieran Gough)

Northern League: Jarrow can not drop standards in promotion push

St Joseph's Catholic Academy pupils Hartegh, Katie and Emily with their GCSE results.

Hebburn Year 11 pupils celebrate a successful GCSE results day

Football fans are frustrated with the sport's commercialisation

Football fans' top 20 biggest gripes

Jarrow manager Kennie Malia (photo Kieran Gough)

Malia left delighted as Jarrow claim home win against Seaton Carew

Jarrow celebrate after scoring in their big win at Northern League Division Two rivals Seaton Carew (photo Kieran Gough)

Northern League: Jarrow confident ahead of Seaton Carew test

Jarrow celebrate after scoring in their big win at Northern League Division Two rivals Seaton Carew (photo Kieran Gough)

Northern League: Malia wants Jarrow momentum as Boldon battle to draw

Action from Jarrow's draw with Chester-le-Street Town (photo Kieran Gough)

Northern League: Summer signing delights Jarrow boss Kennie Malia

Super League Basketball is the top tier of men's professional basketball in Great Britain

Ad Feature New Liverpool basketball team announced

South Shields and Westoe Club has received £1,000 from the Miller Homes Community Fund.

House builder’s community fund gives summer holiday boost to children

The new Northern League football for the 2026/27 season (photo Ebac Northern League)

Northern League: Boldon over the moon after strong start to new season

Chris Spence has been named as new Boldon CA manager (photo Jess Kelly)

Spence impressed with Boldon CA work-rate ahead of FC Hartlepool visit
Boldon CA are looking to round off a perfect start to the Northern League season when they visit FC Hartlepool on Saturday.
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Action from Jarrow's draw with Chester-le-Street Town (photo Kieran Gough)

Malia warns Jarrow of Alnwick threat after promising start to season

Ad Feature Five things about football fandom you may not know

Free fun with cricket and new friends at the summer camps which are held across Sunderland, South Tyneside, Durham and Hartlepool.

This fantastic Summer camp is free for hundreds of North East kids

A selection of beginner-friendly golf equipment and accessories available from American Golf, including clubs, shoes, a glove and on-course essentials.

American Golf boosts beginner golf sale

Teddy Padel is a global leader in junior sports development for children aged 2½–8+.

Ad Feature Teddy Padel Academy expands internationally

Adam Rodgers, head teacher of Stanhope Primary School

South Shields primary school recognised as a top sporting setting

Andy Mahmood (centre) with representatives from the four charities who spoke at the foundation's launch event.

Campaign hopes to join communities for anniversary of Ali visit

UFL on mobile surpassed 5 million players worldwide

Ad Feature Cape Verde's goalkeeper partners with UFL mobile game

Match-night entertaining doesn’t have to mean an expensive takeaway thanks to a popular £8 deli deal.

£8 match-night food spread beats takeaway prices

Female grassroots footballers at Whiteleas Juniors Football Club have benefited from the Dogger Bank Operator Fund.

Grassroots female footballers benefit from the Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Pieminister Kate & Sidney Pie, £4.

Eat around the World this summer of sport with Amazon Fresh

Ad Feature Back of the net! Let Jackery power your summer of sport

Dale Brimble outside his new boxing gym in South Shields.

'It's going to be great' - Boxing coach gets keys to his first gym

Women fill their buckets from a public standpipe during the 1976 drought.

The scorching South Tyneside summer when sun threatened to stop play

48 per cent have no confidence in their ability to knock down all the pins.

One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling

Carbon fibre padel racket drops by 50% in Wowcher sports deal (aff)

This carbon fibre padel racket is half price

Honda Civic e:HEV

It's business as usual with the tweaked Honda Civic e: HEV

Brass bands will perform at South Shields Amphitheatre throughout this summer.

Full summer brass band schedule confirmed for Shields amphitheatre

Three golf clubs with one aim.
Left to right are; Rio Jones (Golf Club Manager Boldon Golf Club),
Ian Cassap (Competitions and Handicap Secretary Houghton Le Spring Golf Club) and Michael Trippett (Golf Club Manager Seaham Golf Club).

Golf tournament marks pit history in Wearside and South Tyneside

Lexus RZ

Julie Marshall finds the steering wheel on the Lexus RZ a bit of a handful

Kabuni CEO and Founder Nimesh Patel and former Australia international cricketer Shane Watson confirm Watson's appointment as the training platform's first Super Coach

Ad Feature Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson appointed as Super Coach

Honda ZR-V

Julie Marshall spends a week with the ZR-V, Honda’s mid-sized SUV

Places are now available for a summer 5k race in Hebburn.

South Tyneside summer 5k appeal for runners - here's how to sign up

A South Shields market is making its return this month after the cold winter months.

Weekend market returns to popular coastline spot for summer months

Joshua Parkin and Charley Foster have become British karate champions for the third time.

North East karate duo named British champions for the third time

South Tyneside Council Leader, Cllr Tracey Dixon and Lead Member for Culture, Leisure and the Visitor Economy, Cllr Judith Taylor, with representatives of South Tyneside Football Club and South Shields Velo Cycling Group.

New community facilities officially open at a seafront sports ground

The spending is equivalent to around £14 per UK household at the top end of the range

Ad Feature Up to £400 million of consumer spending links to 2026 sporting success

New signage has been installed at the stadium to honour Steve and his athletic achievements.

Watch Steve Cram’s surprise as Monkton Stadium’s track is renamed

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