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The Northern athletes who will be going for gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Athletics
There are plenty of athletes from the North East and Cumbria in Team GB's biggest squad for an overseas Olympic Games
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Olympic hopeful Alyson Dixon: The smile has not left my face since the London Marathon
Sunderland
Rio is calling for Sunderland long distance runner Alyson Dixon - and she can't wait for the action to start
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Alyson Dixon's French training camp is about avoiding the pre-Olympics hype
Sunderland
Sunderland Strollers' Alyson Dixon is at an altitude camp ahead of the Olympic marathon
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Blaydon Race 2016: Peter Newton follows up North East Counties victory with Tyneside win
Blaydon Race
Morpeth Harrier Peter Newton saw off Ryan McLeod and Ian Hudspith to win the 36th Blaydon Race
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Blaydon Races: Five athletes to watch in this year's 36th running of the famous old race
Blaydon Race
The Blaydon Races take place on Thursday night and we picked out five runners expected to be there or thereabouts in the final reckoning
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Olympic dream so close to reality for Newcastle athlete Niall Flannery
Cullercoats
How a setback in a school sports day put Niall Flannery on the path to Rio and Olympic ambitions
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Alyson Dixon's Olympian effort makes her a hometown hero for Rio
Sunderland
Sunderland Stroller Aly Dixon has impressed since she qualified for the Olympics
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Olympic delight for North East athletes Alyson Dixon and Sonia Samuels
Athletics
Alyson Dixon reveals her delight after she and Sonia Samuels were named in the GB Olympic squad heading to Rio in 16 weeks
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How Alyson Dixon and Sonia Samuels brought London Marathon glory to North East
London Marathon
What a day to remember for North East athletes Alyson Dixon and Sonia Samuels, while Andy Lawrence has set a new record
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Olympic hopeful Kat Driscoll reveals how she started on the road to Rio
Athletics
So far 2016 has been a good year for trampolinist Kat Driscoll, but is there more to come for the North East-based athlete?
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North East Olympic stars Ross Murray and Laura Weightman show their class at Silskworth
Athletics
They have competed on the world stage, but Morpeth's Laura Weightman and Gateshead's Ross Murray were in fine form at road relay championships
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Laura Weightman delighted with her showing on the roads
Laura Weightman
Morpeth's European and Commonwealtyh silver medalist refinds her form at Elswick Harriers' relays
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Carl Avery continues his good form with impressive display in Falkirk
Athletics
Fresh from his role in the Inter-Counties Cross-Country Championship success, Carl Avery notched a fifth-pace finish in Home Counties International
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Saltwell Harriers' Abraham Tewelde notched another impressive victory at Wrekenton
Saltwell Harriers
The curtain came down on the Start Fitness North East Harrier League campaign with Saltwell's Abraham Tewelde taking the honours
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North of England duty at Home Counties International for North East medal-winning athletes
Athletics
Emma Holt, Carl Avery and Sophie Burnett are heading to Falkirk to represent the North of England at the Home Counties International
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Inter-Counties Cross-Country selection problems all forgotten as North East teams shine
Athletics
Stewy Bell and Lynn Cooper were delighted with their side's performance at Cofton Park, despite some late selection issues
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North East squad too strong as senior men take the title at Cross-Country championships
Morpeth Harriers
Jonny Taylor led the senior men's team to success as the North East proves too strong once again at Cofton Park
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Shildon athlete Kate Avery storms to victory in the Inter-Counties Cross-Country
County Durham
Kate Avery is celebrating not only a win, but also the £2,000 prize after an impressive display in Cofton Park
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Saltwell new boy Abraham Tewelde grabs Start Fitness North East Harrier League win
North East Harrier League
Saltwell Harriers' new Eritrean Abraham Tewelde leads throughout to take the penultimate race in series
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Durham star Rosie Smith continued her excellent run of form in Scotland
Durham City Harriers
The podium finishes just keep coming for Durham athlete Rosie Smith, following more success at the Scottish Cross-Country Championships
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The Great North Run's global initiative is terrific - but it still doesn't get coverage it deserves
Great North Run
Great North Run's bid to get a runner from every nation in the globe is an interesting concept
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Shildon's Cameron Boyek flies the flag for the North East at the Armagh International Road Race
County Durham
Cameron Boyek managed a commendable sixth-placed finish to fly the flag for the North East in Armagh
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Morpeth Harriers aiming to build on an impressive 12 months at Donnington Park
Morpeth Harriers
It's been a superb year for Morpeth Harriers' endurance teams, and they are looking for more glory at Donnington Park this weekend
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Morpeth Harriers take North East Counties Road Relay title in close contest
Morpeth Harriers
Gateshead Harriers pushed Morpeth all the way, but the Northumberland outfit held out to take the North East Counties Road Relay title
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Newcastle United FC
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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
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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
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Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
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Darren Moore explains how Huddersfield Town 'nullified' Sunderland at Stadium of Light
Sunderland AFC
Sunderland lost 2-1 against relegation strugglers Huddersfield Town on Wearside last night
Ex-Newcastle United favourite shares Champions League concern before AC Milan clash
Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United have 11 first-team players on the sidelines due to injury and suspension
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
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A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025