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Fans at St James's Park last October.

Newcastle United consider stadium change Miles Starforth

Sunderland supporters.

Government announce stadium plans that could interest Sunderland, Newcastle Unit... PA

Sunderland players celebrate a goal.

Premier League given Government warning over payments to the football pyramid wh... PA

Women at work in the packing department of the Wear Flint Glass Works, Sunderland 1961. © Historic England Archive.

‘Working-class heritage’ grants worth £25,000 on offer Tony Gillan

WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: A detailed view of safe standing seats inside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet League One match between AFC Wimbledon and Fleetwood Town at Plough Lane on April 05, 2021 in Wimbledon, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Safe standing to be trialled in PL & Champ - what it means for Sunderland Molly Burke

LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 22: Chief Negotiator of Dubai International Capital Amanda Staveley looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Semi Final, first leg match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on April 22, 2008 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Watch would-be Toon owner's passionate takeover message to fans ahead of protest James Copley

Non-league clubs have received a boost.

Wearside-based Northern League clubs handed financial boost as £10million grant ...

The legal age for playing the National Lottery is going up next year - here’s wh... Helen Johnson

North East non-league clubs handed a lifeline as government update spectator guidelines

North East non-league clubs handed lifeline Mark Carruthers

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives for talks at 10 Downing Street, in central London on March 7, 2018. British Prime Minister Theresa May will "raise deep concerns at the humanitarian situation" in war-torn Yemen with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Britain beginning Wednesday, according to her spokesman. / AFP PHOTO / Tolga AKMEN (Photo credit should read TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

UK government clarify NUFC takeover stance Liam Kennedy