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‘parkrun has helped me socialise, meet new people and even travel!’ says Newcastle parkrunner
Athletics
The popular weekend run is about more than just the fitness aspect
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A night that scarred the Olympics and changed the world forever
Athletics
It's 50 years since the horror of the attacks at the 1972 Munich Olympic games
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Premier League to introduce substitution rule Newcastle United previously voted against
Newcastle United FC
The new ruling would come into action from the start of the 22/23 campaign
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Newcastle para-triathlete lands fifth place on World Cup debut
Athletics
Michael Salisbury had a difficult start to the event when choppy waters threw him off track, but he pulled it back - finishing just outside of the top three.
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Cullercoats' very own elite wheelchair racer - who's also a Freeman hospital pharmacist
Great North Run
Catriona Johnston, 33, is looking ahead to continuing a sideline in elite wheelchair racing - while juggling a demanding job at the Freeman Hospital
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How the North East's newest knight ended by behind bars with me and Steve Cram
Brendan Foster
Sir Brendan Foster has done so much to help athletics in the region and fully deserves this latest honour
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Happy birthday 'Geronimo' Jim Alder - one of our finest
Athletics
The former athletics star and coach celebrates his 80th birthday this coming week
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Crammy, Bren, Edwards - the North East has bred some of the world's best athletes
Athletics
We've been lucky to have such an impressive collection of athletics stars in our own patch
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The elite runners Mo Farah has to beat to claim a SIXTH consecutive Great North Run win
Great North Run
We take a look at the top men's and women's elite runners who will be lining up on Sunday
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Kielder Marathon brings out hundreds of runners to country's 'most beautiful race'
Kielder Marathon
More than 1,500 competitors took part in the marathon, half marathon and junior runs around Kielder Water, in Northumberland
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Kielder Marathon weekend gets off to great start with hundreds taking on 10k
Kielder Marathon
As well as the popular 10k race, the event on Saturday included the Kielder Run Bike Run challenge
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Consett athlete Mica McNeill's Winter Olympics dream under threat after funding is cut
Consett
Consett bobsleigh driver Mica McNeill needs to raise £30,000 in a matter of weeks to have a realistic chance of competing at her first Olympics
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Katharine so Merry after sampling Great North atmosphere she's promised to run it twice more
Great North Run
Former 400m Olympic bronze medalist Katharine Merry had much further to run on Sunday but she loved the atmosphere at the Great North Run
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Mary Keitany refuses to be blown off course as she breezes to Great North Run victory
Great North Run
Winning the women's Great North Run was all part of Mary Keitany's New York preparations and none of her Kenyan compatriots could stop her
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'Aching' Sir Mo Farah not the only winner as he makes history in engaging Great North Run
Great North Run
Mo Farah was made to work extremely hard for his fourth consecutive Great North Run tite but defeated Jake Robertson has other things to occupy him
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Improving Alyson Dixon hoping to make a North East mark on Great North Run
Great North Run
Sunderland Stroller Alyson Dixon has been in fantastic form - and now she has Great North Run in her sights
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Paralympic rivals Jonnie Peacock and Richard Browne go head to head on Gateshead Quayside
Gateshead
T44 100m athletes Jonnie Peacock and Richard Browne will provide one of the big rivalries at Saturday's free Great North City Games
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Relive Mo Farah's top Great North Run moments as he goes for fourth win in a row
Great North Run
The four-time Olympic champion has dominated the race for the last three years - and he is aiming for success in 2017
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Sir Mo Farah says equalling record of four Great North Run victories would be 'unbelievable'
Great North Run
Arguably the greatest British athlete of all time will run the Great North Run for a fifth consecutive time aiming for an 'unbelievable' achievement
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Sir Mo Farah reveals he hopes to defend title and race in the Great North Run 2017
Great North Run
Double-double Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah has said he plans to return to the North East for the Great North Run in September
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Mary Keitany eyes Great North hat-trick but unfinished business for Jo Pavey and Dathan Ritzenhein
Great North Run
Marathon world-record holder Mary Keitany missed last year's Great North Run but she will be back in Septemer looking for a third victory
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Peter Newton defends Blaydon Race title as Sonia Samuels wins women's race
Blaydon Race
Morpeth Harrier Peter Newton successfully defended his Blaydon Race title but was unable to beat his previous time
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Blaydon Race sees top Olympians to battle it out along the Scotswood Road
Blaydon Race
Alyson Dixon and Sonia Samuels will go head to head as the 2017 Blaydon Race has an international feel about it
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The heartwarming moment London Marathon runner is helped across the line has seen donations flood in
London Marathon
The runner was helped across the London Marathon finish line by Matthew Rees
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Newcastle United FC
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St James' Park
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Newcastle United FC
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Newcastle United FC
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Bruno Guimaraes jumps to Newcastle's defence after Kylian Mbappe's post-match criticism
Newcastle United FC
Bruno Guimaraes has defended his side after Kylian Mbappe criticised Newcastle United's attacking output in the Parc des Princes showdown
What Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is 'desperate' for after Paris experience in the Champions League
Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is hopeful that the Magpies' European adventure is far from over as he eyes last 16 slot
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
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What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
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Marks & Spencer
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'Incredible' Nick Pope has 'best game of his life' in Newcastle's draw with PSG
Nick Pope
The Newcastle United shot stopper was the standout performer at the Parc Des Princes
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Christmas
From filling your freezer to creating festive mischief, SPAR has all the brrr-illiant offers you need this December
Erik ten Hag stands by Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of Newcastle United visit
Newcastle United FC
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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
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