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Pardew ready for Metalist threat
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says there will be no surprises from Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League tie.
Kibirige signs Falcons pro deal
Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a first professional contract at Kingston Park.
RFU trials ref-cam this weekend
The RFU will trial a "ref-cam" during the televised Championship game between Newcastle and London Scottish on Sunday.
Southampton game key - Larsson
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson thinks Saturday's match with Southampton is important to their survival chances.
Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Yaya Toure earn Manchester City a deserved 3-1 win at Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
O'Neill targets January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he must strengthen his squad in the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation.
O'Neill doubters wrong - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says it is "absolutely ridiculous" for anyone to question Martin O'Neill.
Pardew - one win could revive us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says beating Manchester City on Saturday could revive his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.
Harker to exit Durham post in May
David Harker is to stand down as Durham County Cricket Club chief executive in May 2013 after 20 years in the post.
Smith undaunted by Gateshead task
Anth Smith says he is not daunted by the pressure of taking charge at Blue Square Bet Premier side Gateshead.
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'Chris McCausland is brilliant and magical'
Strictly Come Dancing singer, Hayley Sanderson, reveals what it is like to be a part of the show.
West Ham academy goalkeeper, 15, dies after cancer diagnosis
All scheduled academy fixtures over the weekend are being postponed as a mark of respect.
Liverpool FC staff party halted over drug fears
Liverpool FC said it does "not tolerate the use of illegal substances" at any of its events or venues.
No further action in Alison Hammond blackmail case
Reports emerged in March last year that Hammond had been blackmailed for large sums of money.
'I thought uni was for young and rich ? not me'
Sarah Lloyd decided to study at the University of Leeds after the death of her 17-year-old son.
Protester sets up living room in shop car park
Michael Moody says a court judgement for the missed fine means he is unable to renew his mortgages.
Club retires jersey after ice hockey star's death
Nottingham Panthers officially retire Adam Johnson's number 47 jersey at an emotional ceremony.
Frankenchickens: charity to take on producers
The Humane League UK said it is considering taking legal action against large-scale producers.
PC slept while carrying loaded guns - hearing
The South Yorkshire firearms officer gets a written warning after falling asleep while deployed.
'World-first' AI camera targets drink-drivers
Drink and drug-drivers in Devon and Cornwall are in the cross-hairs of a pioneering AI camera.
Arrests after £70k of stolen whisky found in lorry
The bottles were recovered from a lorry which was stopped on the M606 near Bradford, police say.
Plumber fixes vandalised toilet as Christmas gift
Daniel Terry says he wants to spread "Christmas spirit" as there is a lot of "gloomy news" around.
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