In this week of all weeks, a pleasure to be in Jesmond this morning for the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to Jack London - an immigrant who was one of Britain’s first black athletes to win an Olympic medal

An excellent piece on the shocking scenes in Rotherham.

It may seem strange to think about Christmas in August but… Tickets for the wonderful Christmas at the Cathedral show are on sale now! 🎄 Entertaining, fun and heartwarming, this annual star-studded show has become a much-loved festive tradition in Newcastle: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/tickets-on-sal…

Where there is Unity - There is always Victory Wor Flags 🏴🏳 🖤🤍

Nigel Farage is partly right about there being a "two tier" approach to tackling political extremism in the UK. It's just that it is an approach which has let him and his followers' own extremism completely off the hook bylinetimes.com/2024/08/08/nig…

Just a reminder for anyone attending the Sela Cup games tomorrow & Saturday +/- NUWFC game on Saturday afternoon NUFC Fans Foodbank will be in their usual spot opposite Shearer's Bar #Dignity

In 2024-25, I'm doing something that I am unbelievably excited about: - 92 home matches at - 92 English league grounds, and - 92 unique features on - 92 clubs This is my mission statement. I’d love you to read - and share - it. ⬇️ inews.co.uk/sport/football…

Don't call them Farage Riots. It makes him really upset.

Huge crowd out in Newcastle today with Stand Up To Racism - North East opposing fascists who are trying to march on the streets #StandUpToRacism

💚 There was a poignant moment for If U Care Share co-founder Matthew Smith as he arrived at Ipswich Town on the latest stop of his 800-mile run to St James Park. PLUS news of crucial support from Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital. For Shields Gazette | #NUFC | #ITFC | ⚫️⚪️ shieldsgazette.com/sport/football…

Two elderly BTs at NE Terrier Rescue needing a joint home - please can any #BTPosse Friends pass the word around… neterrierrescue.com/oscarandbracken

Steve Thompson missed this year’s Great North Run through illness so, after he recovered, he ran the half marathon yesterday instead! 🏃🏾 Lady Elsie was "very impressed" by his commitment: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/steve-thompson…

A big thank you to Tom Wilkinson and everyone at South Moor Golf Club for wonderful support! 🏌🏼‍♂️ Lady Elsie thoroughly enjoyed her visit to a club Sir Bobby knew well: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/lady-elsie-vis…

Back in 1974, Kojak was one of the top rated shows in the UK, and so Bob Wellings and Nationwide invited Telly Savalas to their cosy cutting room to talk about his career to date.

Our heartfelt congratulations to Chloe and Stuart who became engaged in our charity tent just after completing the Great North Run for us! ❤️ They were running in memory of Chloe’s dad, who very sadly died from cancer in June: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/a-great-time-f…

Can some of my non-business Followers retweet this post please? So my work can be seen by others who may be looking for orginial gifts for Dog Owners & their Homes. Its doesn't cost anything but would really help in these very difficult trading times 🙏 #etsy

Small boats made up 5.5% of immigration to the UK last year. Do you think maybe they’re whipping up the fear & the hate to distract us from something? #gmb

I posted the below last night in an emotional mood. It was answered by many generous comments in remembrance of my lost Miranda, and I thank every commenter. Of course there were also some other comments. A thread about those....

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We're working with Newcastle Hospitals on exciting proposals to build a world-leading cancer research/treatment facility. Construction of the proposed Sir Bobby Robson Institute will cost £30m, with an incredible £20m already raised by supporters.👏🏽 charity.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/news/30-millio…