Great North Run 2021: Thousands set off as event returns

Thousands of people are taking to the streets of Tyneside in the 40th staging of the Great North Run. Last year’s event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and organisers have changed the half-marathon’s route this year to aid social distancing. Participants are starting and finishing in Newcastle rather than making their way toContinue reading “Great North Run 2021: Thousands set off as event returns”

Marcus Rashford told to ignore ‘nasty’ bullies by boy, 6

A six-year-old boy has written a letter to Marcus Rashford urging him to ignore “nasty bullies” after the England team was subjected to racist abuse. Harry, from Newcastle, says he will also send the player a football trophy he won after hearing Rashford’s mural in Manchester had been defaced. Harry’s letter said: “Don’t listen toContinue reading “Marcus Rashford told to ignore ‘nasty’ bullies by boy, 6”