Brian Ellison was born Northumberland Plate day in 1952 and has now cemented his place in the event's folklore.

Horse handler celebrates 'best day of career' after claiming Plate glory

Grand National-winning jockey, Graham Lee, is making steady progress in intensive care following a fall at Newcastle Racecourse earlier in November.

Fall jockey Graham Lee can 'talk normally' after suffering neck injury

Grand National winner Graham Lee is recovering from surgery after he suffered a 'very serious' neck injury in a fall at Newcastle Racecourse. 

Over £80,000 raised for injured jockey as he recovers from surgery

Jockey Graham Lee during day two of the Seaton Delaval Northumberland Plate festival at Newcastle racecourse, Newcastle upon Tyne. Picture date: Friday June 30, 2023.

Irish jockey Graham Lee, who lives in North Yorkshire, was taken to hospital after suffering a 'very serious injury' at Newcastle Racecourse on Friday.

Grand National jockey in intensive care with neck injury after fall

The run is now the biggest charity fun run in the country, raising millions to support families affected by childhood cancer.

Thousands take part in Children's Cancer Run in Newcastle

The last meeting to take place happened on March 17, when racing, along with all other sports, was forced to halt due to coronavirus.

Horseracing returns to UK with meeting in Newcastle

A runaway racehorse who escaped Newcastle Racecourse after unseating his jockey mid-race was eventually found running loose near the A1. 

Horse escapes Newcastle Racecourse and bolts towards A1

More than 10,000 people are expected to head to the event at Newcastle Racecourse

Newcastle Car Show steps it up a gear

Northumbria Police is offering advice to racegoers attending Northumberland Plate Day at Newcastle Racecourse 

Newcastle Racecourse

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