Monthly Archive:: July 2015

28 Jul 2015

SUNDERLAND ‘SIGNING’ FOR SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION

For years, the iconic signs on the Sunderland Echo building at Pennywell were, for many Wearsiders, an indication that they were almost home. The red letters were clearly visible from the A19 and a familiar sight for
23 Jul 2015

SUNDERLAND CHARITY TEAMS UP FOR FOOTBALL THEMED RACE DAY

Two of the North East’s leading charities are hosting a special football-themed race day to celebrate the new Barclays Premier League Season. Taking place at Newcastle Racecourse Friday August 14, the event aims to raise funds for
17 Jul 2015

ANNIVERSARY OF MH17 PLANE DISASTER

Today (Friday 17 July) is the anniversary of Malaysia Airways Flight MH17 being brought down, with the loss of everyone on board, in a suspected missile attack over Ukraine. Liam Sweeney, 28 from Westerhope, and John Alder,
13 Jul 2015

PHOENIX TAXIS RAISES CASH FOR SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION

More than £3,000 has been raised by footballing fundraisers for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. A five-a-side football tournament was organised by Phoenix Taxis, the largest electric and hybrid taxi firm in the UK, which saw 30