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Catch up with the latest news on two of Sport Newcastle's hottest prospects

Snooker's World Championships are underway and Wallsend's Gary Wilson is looking to repeat 2019's semi-final run. Read our exclusive interview here.

Sport Newcastle loves to invest in the stars of the future and our Platinum athletes are already well on the way to major success

Don't sleep on one of judo's rising stars in 2026 as Sport Newcastle Platinum athlete Anya Hassan pledges to surpass the British number one

The great and good of North East sport gathered at the city's Civic Centre to celebrate another fantastic year of success at home and abroad.

Hotshot Platinum athlete celebrates final year of Sport Newcastle funding in style

Platinum Award winner nets national team call up after acing A Levels

Tyneside flier heading to Japan after clinching spot in strong 4x100m squad

Sport Newcastle-backed sprinters Joy Eze and Etienne Maughan enjoyed mixed fortunes at the 2025 UK Athletics Championships

Platinum athlete update: Shooting star Toby Aberdeen fires the starting gun on a game changing summer

Platinum athlete update: Badminton star Lucy Dodd serves up successful start to 2025 before taking exam break

Platinum athlete update: Anya Hassan's on a roll as judo star stuffs trophy cabinet

Toby targets 2025 success as Sport Newcastle Platinum Award athlete reinforces reputation

The great and good of Newcastle sport descended on the city's Civic Centre to celebrate international success and emerging talent

More than £7,000 was awarded to individuals and clubs across the North East following another round of successful grant applications

Sport Newcastle Platinum Award winners taking on the world in 2024

Individuals and clubs from across the North East share more than £6,000 as a result of successful grant applications

North East golfers chip in to the tune of £6,500 as annual golf day exceeds expectations

Blyth Running Club’s Luke Pilcher is on track for another successful year as the multi-disciplinary athlete continues to set the pace for youth athletics.

World Championship-bound Daisy Armstrong has a shot at the big time after Sport Newcastle approved a silver award for the hot prospect.

Gold Award recipient Lucy Dodd continues to make a racquet on the international badminton scene after becoming the first Northumberland player to represent England in 15 years!