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AXA UK partnered with Vanessa Feltz and James Jordan to show the positive impact of cross-generational friendships

Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generations

Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth

The collaboration focuses on health awareness, wellbeing and wearable technology

Ad Feature RingConn becomes premium partner of Borussia Dortmund women's team

A dartboard at home can quickly turn a casual evening with friends into a tournament

Ad Feature Five hobbies to bring back this winter

Luke Littler will be looking to retain his World Darts Championship title

Tickets to the World Darts Championship from £90

Garmin's new Approach S72 golf smartwatch comes in two sizes and features advanced swing analysis, detailed course mapping and green-reading technology.

Garmin launches £700 golf watch packed with new features

Motsi Mabuse surprised Zumba instructors at ZIN Academy in Manchester

Ad Feature Motsi Mabuse wows crowd with surprise Zumba performance

Ad Feature DeerRun brings social fitness to IFA 2026

Belgium's Matias Fernandez-Pardo attends a press conference of Belgian national football team as they set to announce a new player for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup at the team's training grounds in Tubize, on May 28, 2026. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY / Belga / AFP via Getty Images) / Belgium OUT

Premier League rules restrict NUFC after £165m transfer spend

Hayley Hayes, from Newport, Wales, hasn’t been on a getaway over the summer for almost a decade

Wife wins dream holiday after missing out on trips

Football fans are frustrated with the sport's commercialisation

Football fans' top 20 biggest gripes

Super League Basketball is the top tier of men's professional basketball in Great Britain

Ad Feature New Liverpool basketball team announced

A selection of beginner-friendly golf equipment and accessories available from American Golf, including clubs, shoes, a glove and on-course essentials.

American Golf boosts beginner golf sale

Teddy Padel is a global leader in junior sports development for children aged 2½–8+.

Ad Feature Teddy Padel Academy expands internationally

UFL on mobile surpassed 5 million players worldwide

Ad Feature Cape Verde's goalkeeper partners with UFL mobile game

Match-night entertaining doesn’t have to mean an expensive takeaway thanks to a popular £8 deli deal.

£8 match-night food spread beats takeaway prices

England's Declan Rice, right, celebrates with teammate Anthony Gordon after scoring a goal against Costa Rica during an international friendly soccer match between Costa Rica and England

England leaked XI: Arsenal winger gets nod as Gordon decision made

Ad Feature Back of the net! Let Jackery power your summer of sport

48 per cent have no confidence in their ability to knock down all the pins.

One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling

Carbon fibre padel racket drops by 50% in Wowcher sports deal (aff)

This carbon fibre padel racket is half price

Kabuni CEO and Founder Nimesh Patel and former Australia international cricketer Shane Watson confirm Watson's appointment as the training platform's first Super Coach

Ad Feature Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson appointed as Super Coach

The spending is equivalent to around £14 per UK household at the top end of the range

Ad Feature Up to £400 million of consumer spending links to 2026 sporting success

These are all the Newcastle sites offering deals this Newcastle Cocktail Week

Every bar taking part in Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 this March

Our golf expert picks out her highlights in the American Golf sale

American Golf cuts prices on women’s golf gear in 15% off sale

Crawford Park Bowling Club

"Friendly and enthusiastic" bowls club given national recognition

Bailey & Co., Jesmond

One more look at a 2-bed Newcastle flat in the city's vibrant heart

Andy Murray has been named the most inspirational British sports star of the 21st century.

Andy Murray voted the most inspirational British sports star

The Met Office weather for the week ahead suggests predominantly dry and bright conditions.

Everything you need to know about when the wet weather is set to end

A general view of Newcastle in a view which takes us back to August 1966. (Photo by John Waterman/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Newcastle life as it looked in 1966 in a series of poignant photos

NHS worker glassed sportsman after he tapped her with inflatable item

The first images of Pikup Padel in Gateshead.

First photos released of new padel centre due to open later this year

Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level.

Athlete performs balance beam routine 52 stories above street level

These are the hardest Newcastle primary schools to get into according to data

11 hardest Newcastle primary schools to get into based on latest data

Breaking Police officers suspended after alleged misbehaviour on Spain trip

Breaking Police officers suspended after alleged misbehaviour on Spain trip

The case will now be heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Sportsman was out of action after being punched on a night out

We really do ask Alexa some odd things

Revealed: The most common questions people ask Alexa (Some are weird)

Sunderland AFC's Stadium of Light and Newcastle United's St James' Park have been included as part of a bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035.

Mayor responds to Sunderland and Newcastle's World Cup bid

Charity to receive funding to get more Newcastle locals active

The report paints a concerning picture of a nation at a crossroads.

Ad Feature 24% of 10 year olds could be clinically obese by 2035, report warns

Top-flight English football remains one of the most-watched sporting properties globally.

Ad Feature Nomad eSIM brings global connectivity to Premier League pitchside

These are some of the biggest stars from in and around Newcastle according to you.

13of the most famous faces from Newcastle, according to readers
Newcastleworld readers have picked the most famous faces from Tyneside.

These are some of the businesses for sale in Newcastle.

These Newcastle businesses are currently up for sale in November 2025

These are some of the best spots for a roast across Newcastle according to reviews.

The 15 best places for a roast dinner in Newcastle

Reebok's Tiania Racer Back Bra gets a thumbs up from our reviewer

Reebok AW25 collection: affordable activewear rivals premium brands

Women’s biggest barriers to participating in sport include the cost of participation, lack of access to suitable spaces – and equipment designed for men.

Women's biggest barriers to sport include the cost, access & equipment

See which restaurants AI believes are the best options in Newcastle.

I asked AI what the best restaurants are in Newcastle

Joseph Parker swears by this special spoonful every time he gets in the ring

Joseph Parker reveals the sweet treat that fuels his training sessions

These are the best GPs in Gateshead based on patient data.

The 11 easiest GPs to contact in Gateshead right now ahead of winter

See how your local GP compares.

The 11 easiest GPs to contact in Newcastle right now ahead of winter

The biggest bars taking part in Newcastle Cocktail Week this week

The survey reveals that girls with two or more characteristics of inequality are significantly more likely to not be active every day

Ad Feature Girls twice as likely not to take part in sport as boys, data shows

Police appealing to the public to help locate missing Newcastle woman

These are the schools in Gateshead with the best and worst pupil exclusion rates.

The Gateshead schools with the highest rates of permanent exclusions

Children take part in trying to guess adults' age based on the activities they enjoy

Kids reveal the top 10 signs you're getting old

Troy Deeney and Taylor Gardner-Hickman met football fans to discuss club community projects that help them support each other

Troy Deeney eyes up a move to MasterChef or The Great British Bake Off

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