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Bill Gates challenging for a header in his playing days and, inset, standgin on the Ferryhill street he grew up on

Funeral of North East footballer: How his legacy will help protect future generations

Gary Lineker and Rishi Sunak were among those paying tribute to Bobby Charlton.

Tributes paid to Bobby Charlton as 'England’s greatest ever player' dies aged 86

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Bobby Charlton played for England in 1966 and Manchester United.

Legendary England football player Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86

Wembley Stadium, Principality Stadium and St James' Park will be among the venues to host Euro 2028 matches.

See the 10 stadiums in the UK and Ireland that will host Euro 2028 matches

Ten stadiums across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will host matches in Euro 2028.

UEFA officially confirms UK and Ireland as hosts of European Championships 2028

The UK and Ireland's bid to host Euro 2028 looks to have been successful with a formal announcement to be made next week.

UK and Ireland to host UEFA European Championships in 2028

Alun Armstrong has been dismissed as Darlington boss

Darlington sack Alun Armstrong as manager after poor start to season

Thornton Dale claimed victory in the inaugural Keith Sales Cup, which raised over £1,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Memorial match for football stalwart raises over £1,000 for charity

Gary Lineker took to X (Twitter) to call Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales an 'awful bloke' amid his kissing of player Jennifer Hermoso during the country's World Cup win

Gary Lineker slams 'awful' Luis Rubiales over player kiss during World Cup win

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For the second FA Cup game running Guisborough midfielder Joe Pickett bends a fantastic free kick around the opposition wall and into the bottom right hand corner of the net to give the Priorymen an early 8th minute lead at Pontefract

Giant-killing Guisborough stun Pontefract in FA Cup preliminaries

Mary Earps was awarded the Golden Glove for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

England goalkeeper Mary Earps wins Golden Glove for Women's World Cup efforts

Sarina Wiegman has reacted to her team's defeat in the FIFA Women's World Cup final

England boss Sarina Wiegman says Lionesses should be 'very proud' despite loss

The Lionesses have been congratulated for their World Cup run by the likes of Prince William and Rishi Sunak

Prince William and Rishi Sunak congratulate Lionesses for World Cup journey

The intruder wore an anti-Putin T-shirt

'Stop Putler' protestor interrupts England vs Spain Women’s World Cup final

England Lionesses failed to win against Spain to become world champions

England's Lionesses suffer 1-0 defeat against Spain in World Cup final

Rishi Sunak has sent a letter to Sarina Wiegman and England's Lionesses wishing them luck in the Women's World Cup final

Rishi Sunak writes letter wishing Lionesses 'the best of luck' in World Cup final

Here’s a list of the North East venues showing the World Cup final.

LISTED: Where you can watch the Lionesses' World Cup Final this weekend

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and England boss Sarina Wiegman are among those up for an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup on Sunday

Keir Starmer and Sarina Wiegman call for bank holiday if England win World Cup

Prince William has apologised for his family not being at the World Cup final

Prince William apologises for not being at the World Cup final 'in person'

Millie Bright and the Lionesses will take on Spain tomorrow in the FIFA Women's World Cup final

England captain Millie Bright says Lionesses 'need to play the game of our lives'

Will you be looking forward to see Lauren James back on the pitch if she's chosen for the team in the Women's World Cup final?

Can Lauren James play for England in the Women’s World Cup final against Spain?

England coach Sarina Weigman asks if she's

'Am I in a fairytale?' Sarina Wiegman reacts to England reaching World Cup final

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Rishi Sunak, Prince William and Gary Lineker have been among those to congratulate the England Football Team after reaching the World Cup final.

Prince William among those to congratulate Lionesses on making World Cup final

England are through to the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup - here's how you can watch as they play Spain

How to watch Spain v England in the final of the Women's World Cup

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England progress to the final of the Women's World Cup after a win over Australia

Who will England face in the final of the Women's World Cup?

The FIFA Women's World Cup will end with the final taking place this weekend

When is the final of the Women's World Cup as the Lionesses hope to progress?

How to watch England play against Australia in the semi-final of the FIFA Women's World Cup this week

How to watch England take on Australia in the semi-final of the Women's World Cup

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England are through to the semi-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup and will now play hosts Australia.

See who England play next in the World Cup after quarter-final win over Colombia

England's Lauren James will miss two international games after being sent off against Nigeria

Lauren James receives two-match ban following sending off against Nigeria

This is how you can support England's Lionesses in the quarter-final of the Women's World Cup on Saturday

How to watch England in the quarter-final of the Women's World Cup this weekend

Lauren James has apologised to Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie

Lauren James breaks silence after being sent off in England's World Cup match

The Prince and Princess of Wales are among those who have congratulated the Lionesses on their progression to the quarter-final

William and Kate praise Lionesses as they secure World Cup quarter-final spot

Lucy Bronze says Lauren James

England's Lauren James 'feels bad' following red card incident, says Lucy Bronze

This is who England will face in the quarter-final of the Women's World Cup

Who will England play in the quarter-final of the Women's World Cup?

England are through to the quarter finals, after beating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties

England's Lionesses progress to quarter-finals of Women's World Cup

Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney

What Carrick has noticed about Hackney in pre-season & midfielder's next challenge

England's Millie Bright and goalscorer Chloe Kelly are all smiles as they head into the knockouts

Who will England play in their first knockout game of the Women's World Cup?

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Curtis Fleming, pictured coaching for Hartlepool Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

Curtis Fleming on his tough upbringing, life in football, and combatting racism

England's Lionesses will be looking to make it three wins from three in their final group stage of the FIFA Women's World Cup

How to watch England's last group stage game in the Women's World Cup

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The joint bid from UK and Ireland has had its chance of success increase significantly thanks to Turkey dropping out

UK and Ireland look set to host Euro 2028 as joint bid set to be unopposed

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Georgia Stanway helped England secure their win over Haiti from the penalty spot last week

How to watch England's next Women's World Cup game against Denmark

The Lionesses won at the Euros but can they take home the FIFA Women's World Cup?

How to watch the FIFA Women's World Cup in the UK as the tournament kicks off

Everything you need to know about the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 from groups and teams to how to watch

Everything to know about the FIFA Women's World Cup from teams to previous winner

Darlington and Scarborough Athletic at Flamingoland Stadium

Darlington and Scarborough Athletic fined after abuse of female match official

Darlington FC has identified the Skerningham site as one where its new stadium could be built

Darlington FC ambition to build stadium at Skerningham in doubt over planning rule

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Junior footballers from Brompton at the Riverside Stadium

Footballers' fundraiser in memory of teenager at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium

Joe Lumley is leaving Middlesbrough this summer

Four senior exits on Middlesbrough retained list as attention turns to next season

Juniors sow seeds for next season at Hawes Community Fields

Seeds sown for new community football pitch in North Yorkshire

Guisborough Town Manager Steve Bell (right) presents Jordan Fielding with the ‘Manager’s Player of the Year’ Award

Clean sweep for Fielding as Guisborough Town FC present annual awards

Bedale AFC reserves were crowned the Jan Sinker League champions without kicking a ball

Bedale AFC reserves crowned league champions without kicking a ball

There are concerns Sowerby Sports Village will not be used

Concerns over £3.7m sports village

Middlesbrough's disallowed goal at Huddersfield

Carrick baffled by goal decision as Boro boss explains selection & substitutes

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Darlington chief executive David Johnson

'Idiotic' Darlington fan behaviour slammed with club braced for FA punishment

Part of the churned up re4creation ground at Brompton

Masked raiders damage football pitches used by children