After receiving their finishers' merchandise, runners noticed that the river on their T-shirts and medals matched the shape of the north-east's other famous river and not Newcastle's Tyne. While the map on the medal has been printed with the words Newcastle, Gateshead, and South Shields, they appear to have been overlaid on to a map of Sunderland's streets, shown either side of the River Wear.
Sunderland feel that the 21-year-old Nigerian striker is unlikely to receive regular Premier League minutes this season. His talent was evident during pre-season, and Sunderland are keen for him to gain valuable playing time elsewhere. Ahmed Abdullahi needs to leave Sitting on the bench at the Premier League club will not benefit him. Going out on loan could be ideal for the young attacker.
Sadly, two care home residents a woman in her 90s and a woman in her 80s passed away yesterday. The next of kin for both women have been notified and are being supported by specially trained officers.