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Northern mayors rebrand levelling up as the ‘Great North’ in push for funding

Leaders in English region launch campaign to boost area’s image and call on government to deliver power and finances

The Guardian - UK

Sir Mo Farah urges children to stay active after bringing curtain down on career

Farah announced his decision to end his career earlier this year and did so with a fourth-placed finish at the Great North Run on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Finally, this is it – Mo Farah ready to call time on career at Great North Run

The four-time Olympic champion will make the famous Tyneside half marathon his last race this Sunday.

The Independent UK

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Newcastle United star Steve Harper to kick off the Great North 10k

Former player will be race starter at The Great Run Company event in Newcastle which, held in partnership with Newcastle United Foundation, will be a 'fantastic' opportunity for runners, says Sir Brendan Forster, and there's still time to sign up

Chronicle Live

Brendan Foster salutes 'greatest we've ever had' as Mo Farah runs final London Marathon

"This is a guy who holds British records from 1500m to marathon. Nobody has done that from 1500 to the Marathon ever, in the whole history of the sport"

Daily Mirror

Carol Vorderman addresses claims she's having affair with Gareth Gates after Cheltenham chat

The former Countdown star, 62, was seen chatting and laughing with Pop Idol star Gareth, 38, at Cheltenham racecourse on Tuesday, leading to many people speculating of a blossoming romance between the pair.

Daily Record

Carol Vorderman speaks out on 'Gareth Gates affair' after cosy Cheltenham chat

The former Countdown star, 62, was seen chatting and laughing with Pop Idol star Gareth, 38, at Cheltenham racecourse on Tuesday, leading to the rumour mill churning out tales of an affair between the pair

Daily Mirror

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Carol Vorderman fuming at claims she 'cosied up' to Matt Hancock after blasting MP

Carol was pictured in good spirits talking to Pop Idol star Gareth Gates and was also spotted having a chat with MP Matt Hancock.

Daily Record

Carol Vorderman furious as she claps back at suggestion after Cheltenham Races' antics

She clapped back at comments that she 'cosied up' to former MP Matt Hancock as they both headed to Cheltenham Races

Manchester Evening News

Carol Vorderman fumes at claims she 'cosied up' to Matt Hancock after slamming MP

Pride of Britain legend Carol Vorderman, 62, had attended the races on Tuesday alongside a whole host of famous faces in the VIP area and appeared to be in great spirits as she enjoyed a laugh with Gareth Gates and other stars

Daily Mirror

Sir Brendan Foster: This time I pray it's Newcastle doing Wembley lap of honour

Sir Brendan Foster did a lap of honour at Wembley in a black and white shirt in 1974 and now hopes Newcastle United will be doing the same after the League Cup final this weekend

Daily Mirror

Any Newcastle United goal tonight brings another chance for free entry to the Great North Run

Great North Run ballot places are up for grabs for every Newcastle United goal scored against Southampton in this Tuesday night's crucial semi-finals

Chronicle Live

Great North Run entry giveaway for every Newcastle goal scored in tonight's match

Here's how to be in with a chance of bagging free entry into September's half-marathon as Newcastle United take on Southampton this Tuesday evening

Chronicle Live

North East deals of the week: contracts and investments

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include the Great Run Company, NEL Fund Managers and Arcus Studios

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Chronicle Live

Sir Brendan Foster reveals 'amazing' new route for Great North 10k and first partnership with Newcastle United Foundation

Running and football icons come together in a first partnership to relaunch the Great North 10k which will follow a new city centre route this summer taking in landmarks and the Tyne Bridge - here's how to enter

Chronicle Live

Silence and the National Anthem - Great North Run pays its respects to Queen while celebrating the human spirit

'She'll be in our hearts and mind' - following the Queen's death, Sir Brendan Foster explains the changes made to the start of the 41st Great North Run and many runners felt the fund-raiser was in tune with the late monarch's own code of conduct

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to the Queen at the Great North Run

The race is expected to raise £25million for charity.

Daily Mirror

Great North Run was sport's perfect tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with £25m raised

The Great North Run, which raised £25million for various charities, perfectly captured the mood of the nation as thousands took part in the race on Sunday after a poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth

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Birmingham Post

Great North Run organisers aim for growth after difficult period

The Great Run Company has appointed a former BP executive to be its new chair, with a new role for founder Sir Brendan Foster

The Guardian - UK

Mo Farah praised as ‘truly great Briton’ after revealing he was trafficked into UK

Olympian hailed as inspirational figure after revealing he was trafficked and forced into domestic servitude

Chronicle Live

Great North Run reveals T-shirt and medal design for September's event

Sir Brendan Foster shows off local artist's unique design to be worn by runners which incorporates the people, places and experiences that make the Great North Run unique

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