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From Mamma Mia to the Great North Run: The Chronicle Sunshine Fund thanks the North East for support this autumn

The Chronicle Sunshine Fund is facing higher levels of demand than ever before, and held two important fundraising events this autumn

Chronicle Live

Incredible atmosphere on Newcastle Quayside as rescheduled Junior and Mini Great North Runs take place

The young runners smashed it as hundreds took part in the children's races, with many raising money for great causes

Chronicle Live

Kind runner saves the day for eight-year-old's Great North Run junior wheelchair race

Penny Turner is hoping to win the GNR Junior and Mini wheelchair race - thanks to keen runner Michelle Embleton, who has come forward to support the youngster along the course

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Whitley Bay mum finished the Great North Run - then shaved off her hair for charity

Lesley Lincoln cut her hair off almost immediately after finishing the Great North Run in South Shields

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Bearded menswear expert hits 'the Toon' for Great North Run to boost Ayrshire charity

Declyn Cooper, known as the 'Bearded Buyer', took part in his longest race yet to raise cash for Whiteleys Retreat.

Daily Record

'Pasta has even become too costly to cook' - Newcastle charity shares heartbreaking stories of people struggling to survive

The charity is handing out free bags of food to help those who are struggling to meet the rising cost of living after raising thousands at the Great North Run

Chronicle Live

Junior and Mini Great North Runs announce new date after postponing races

A new Great North 5k date is also arranged after the original September dates for the events were cancelled following news of the Queen's death

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'Don't leave it too late': Ryton mum's cancer warning as she takes on 9 epic fitness challenges in memory of her gran

Becky Ellerton has taken on a string of fundraising challenges after losing her grandma Marjorie.

Chronicle Live

101-year-old great-gran from Gateshead was 'the oldest spectator' at the Great North Run - and handed out her favourite toffees

Evelyn McDonald has always loved supporting those taking on the Great North Run

Chronicle Live

Great North Run crowds took part in mass sing-a-long led by Metro staff in South Shields

Metro staff went the extra mile to keep crowds entertained on their busiest Sunday of the year

Chronicle Live

All Runs Club reflect on their most memorable Great North Run

We asked those who have done every single Great North Run, which one stands out the most and why?

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

Chronicle Live

Tributes paid to the Queen at the Great North Run

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

The Independent UK

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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Kiplimo becomes first Ugandan man to win Great North Run

London (AFP) - World record holder Jacob Kiplimo became the first Ugandan man to win the Great North Run after tributes were paid to Queen Elizabeth II before Sunday' race.

The Independent UK

World record holder Jacob Kiplimo wins men’s Great North Run

The 21-year-old raced clear of the field to break the tape in under one hour

Chronicle Live

Great North Run 2022: Thousands observe minute of silence in tribute to the Queen

Tributes were made to Elizabeth II ahead of the Great North Run, including a minute of silence held at the start line on Newcastle's Central Motorway

Chronicle Live

Great North Run's Local Hero opening leaves BBC viewers emotional as different version plays

A different version of Local Hero played at the start of the BBC's Great North Run coverage and for runners at the event

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Chronicle Live

BBC's Gabby Logan begins 'very different' Great North Run coverage with poignant Queen speech

BBC presenter Gabby Logan honoured The Queen with her opening speech as TV coverage of the Great North Run began

Chronicle Live

Newcastle men to complete Great North Run dressed as Tyne Bridge

The two friends will be running as part of Team Ewan, a group established to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Chronicle Live

Where is the Great North Run finishing line - one of the most welcome sights for Geordie runners

Tens of thousands of Great North Runners will be roared along 13.1 miles of roads in Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields on September 11

Chronicle Live

Hour by hour Great North Run weather forecast according to the Met Office

Sunday will be cloudy but it's likely to stay dry for the Great North Run

Chronicle Live

The 11 Guinness World Records which have been achieved at the Great North Run

There are 11 current Guinness World Records which have been set during the event

Chronicle Live

Great North Run issues advice on what to wear as it confirms plan to mark Queen's death

Normally, many runners would choose to wear fancy dress, but some may reconsider this year due to the 'very special and sad circumstances'

Chronicle Live

Great North Run Red Arrows flypast cancelled as huge changes made following Queen's death

Great North Run organisers announced that Red Arrows flypast and display has been cancelled this year

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