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The state of play for grassroots football

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

By Jennifer Bailey For decades, Wallsend Boys Club in Newcastle has been synonymous with footballing success. With alumni including Alan Shearer, Michael Carrick, and Steve Bruce, its reputation as a breeding ground for talent is well established. Yet, to focus solely on its contribution to the

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The next chapter for Team Durham. In conversation with Peter Kennedy

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Alfie Winter, Jennifer Bailey

Sports editors, Alfie Winter and Jennifer Bailey, speak to Team Durham’s incoming President.

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Durham Water Polo aims to make the sport more accessible through new college tournament  

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

We spoke to Team Durham Water Polo’s Dan Robinson and Sofia Roberts about their new inter-collegiate tournament and breaking down intimidating preconceptions about the sport.

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In Conversation with Sixes in the City founder, James White.

April 30, 2026May 7, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey speaks exclusively to Durham alumni and Sixes founder about how he has built his business around charity involvement and friendship.

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Ellie Boatman on rugby, body image, and redefining resilience

March 12, 2026March 13, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey speaks to Olympian and Ealing Trailfinder’s player, Ellie Boatman about her mission to spread awareness about eating disorders in sport

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Introducing MOMNT: Charlie Coe on rugby, reflection, and building a brand  

March 5, 2026March 12, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey speaks exclusively to Durham Rugby alumni, Charlie Coe, about the brand which will remind you to take a MOMNT

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“Get Busy Living”: Matt Hampson on injury, invincibility and finding purpose after rugby. 

February 26, 2026March 2, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey speaks to Matt Hampson about life after injury and why rugby will always remain a central part of his life.

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Sport Community Durham Sport 

Miles for Miracles: Castle Alumni Run Durham Marathon for Baby Loss Charity  

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey speaks to Castle alumni, Olly Brown, about completing a marathon challenge in aid of Tommy’s pregnancy research charity

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Sport in Spotlight: Durham Dippers

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey finds out about Durham’s latest sporting society.

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Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light on celebrating 25 years

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey speaks to Sunderland’s Foundation of Light about 25 years of community action.

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