On Sunday 17th May 1987 Sunderland dropped into the third tier of English football for the first time in our history. The play-off with Gillingham ended 6-6 on aggregate after two-legs and we went down on away goals – with an away goal scored in extra-time played at Roker Park....
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Without them, organisers would have found it difficult to meet safety requirements, protect everyone and keep within budget. Over the years, members have protected thousands of people at events big and small across the county. READ AGAIN: Council narrows LTN barriers after car drives through The Oxford Mail has devoted...
The Magpies will reap the financial rewards of a highly impressive season when they return to the Champions League. Newcastle United will receive a significant financial boost when they return to the Champions League for the first time in over two decades. The Magpies have exceeded all expectations this season...
What makes for an influential figure in the county’s history? Is it power-wielded, culture significance or were they propelled there through sheer innovation? The debate could rage on for hours but in this non-exhaustive list, we take a look at just a few of the people who have had a...
The plan is for a 17m pole to be built in St Clements Hill, on the corner of Wall Road and at the end of Sewell Park Academy’s playing field – for 3G, 4G and 5G mobile internet signal. The mast, which is to be erected by Clarke Telecoms, is set to improve web speeds for...
Gelhardt’s commitment to the cause, despite only being at Sunderland on loan, was hugely appreciated by coaches and bosses, with sporting director Kristjaan Speakman saying “it really underpins the type of character he is”. Gelhardt joined on loan from Leeds United in the final days of the January transfer window, but...
Cycle parking at Oxford Station is in a woeful state. Perhaps it was the knee-deep piles of leaves last autumn that made the station bike parking area look so desperately neglected. Or maybe the forgotten bikes dangling at crazy angles from their rusty locks. The covered area is hard enough...
The last few months of the season have seen Liverpool’s revival, and that resurgence has largely been thanks to Jürgen Klopp’s clever tweak to shift Trent Alexander-Arnold into a more central midfield role in order to establish control in the middle. Alexander-Arnold has thrived in that role showcasing what he...
Taiwo Awoniyi put Nottingham Forest ahead with his sixth goal in four games Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi continued his excellent late-season form with the opening goal in a final-day draw at Crystal Palace. With Forest having secured their Premier League status last weekend and Palace long since safe, there...
The Government launched two schemes to relocate Afghan citizens in 2021 and 2022, in response to the Taliban retaking control of the country. These schemes have a particular focus on helping those who worked with the UK during the war in Afghanistan, and vulnerable groups – such as women, children...