Joe makes surprise visit to help fundraisers
X Factor winner Joe McElderry surprised a group of fundraisers who are staging a collection at Newcastle United's home game against Chelsea.
NUFC players cycle for Sir Bobby charity
Newcastle United players Robbie Elliott and Phil Gray will cycle from Lisbon to Newcastle in support of Sir Bobby Robson's charity work.
Statue unveiled to Sir Bobby Robson
Family, friends and fans gathered outside Newcastle United's ground for the unveiling of a statue to the former manager.
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Micky Horswill: "We are desperate for a result"
Former Sunderland player Micky Horswill took part in a charity golf day to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the Foundation of Light. Former players and fans played in two teams, Sunderland and Newcastle. The rivalry was friendly but thoughts were on Sunday's derby game.
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Kevin Ball: "We like the rivalry"
Former Sunderland player Kevin Ball talks about Sunday's derby and the charity golf day.
Full Report: Newcastle v Sunderland in pre-derby golf day
by Rachel SweeneyAs the derby game between Newcastle and Sunderland approaches, former players and fans have been taking part in a derby of their own... on the golf course.
Both sides were at Ramside Hall in Durham, to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the Foundation of Light.
NUFC v SAFC in charity golf day
Former players and football fans gathered at Ramside Hall in Durham to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the Foundation of Light. Ahead of Sunday's derby match, Newcastle fittingly played Sunderland. The day had a friendly rivalry as those taking await the weekend.
Full Report: Sir Bobby Robson Foundation passes the five million mark on its fifth birthday
Five years ago, ITV News brought you the story of a charity that was launched to find ways of detecting and fighting cancer which was the brainchild of Sir Bobby Robson.
The aim of the charity's campaign was to raise half a million pounds, but today his foundation has passed the five million pound mark.
Sir Bobby's wife, Lady Elsie, has never spoken publicly since Sir Bobby's death - until today.
Lady Elsie says that he would have been humbled by what has been achieved.
Kenny Toal's report contains flash photography - you can watch it below.
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Lady Elsie: "We're absolutely astounded and so pleased"
Sir Bobby Robson fought cancer five times and dedicated the last 18 months of his life to his charity The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
Speaking publicly for the first time, his wife Lady Elsie told ITV News that he would have been humbled by the response of people.
Sir Bobby's family cuts the cake to celebrate the Foundation's birthday
Lady Elsie and fundraisers celebrate Foundation's fifth birthday
Sir Bobby Robson foundation marks 5th birthday
Former Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson's cancer charity is marking its fifth anniversary after raising more than five million pounds to help detect and treat cancer.
The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation began when ex-England manager Sir Bobby was receiving treatment for cancer at Newcastle's General Hospital in 2008.
His oncologist, Professor Ruth Plummer, said they needed £500,000 to complete a move to the new Northern Centre for Cancer Care at the Freeman Hospital.
As a result Sir Bobby launched the foundation to raise the money that was needed, and since his death has gone on to raise £5.2 million.
Since it began the foundation has funded new approaches to detecting and treating cancer, and also specialist training posts for a clinical trials doctor and nurse.
– Alan Shearer, Patron of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation"Sir Bobby set off to raise £500,000, so for his charity to have raised over #5 million is a staggering achievement.
"I'm proud to be a patron and I've been privileged to meet some amazing people through the charity.
"The work the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation has funded over the past five years is incredible and really pushing the boundaries of how we detect and treat cancer.
"I've no doubts the next five years will be just as positive and bring even more advances."
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