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Sophie Brownson

Newcastle social club fined £25,000 for illegally screening Premier League matches

A Newcastle social club and its management staff have been jointly ordered to pay costs of £25,000 for illegally screening live Premier League matches.

Forest Hall Social Club on Errington Terrace was taken to court by the Premier League who successfully sought an injunction to restrain it from showing unauthorised live broadcasts of matches.

The club and its two managers were further held jointly liable to pay £25,000 in costs, following a High Court ruling.

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