Prof Nick Megoran says the picnic on Aka island is as remarkable as the 1914 Christmas Day truce.

Match of the Day's Alan Shearer praises the performance of Sunderland defender Dan Ballard in the Black Cats' 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland halt Arsenal's winning run to give hope to the Premier League chasing pack, with the way they stifled the leaders catching the eye.

Brian Brobbey scores a dramatic injury-time equaliser for Sunderland against Arsenal, who concede their first goals since September to end a run of 10 consecutive wins in all competitions.

Final Score pundit Sam Parkin gives his five takeaways from Saturday's EFL action.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris says his side have faith and belief that "anything is possible" until the final whistle after their 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

Middlesbrough assistant boss Adi Viveash describes taking charge in the absence of Rob Edwards as "a bit of a rollercoaster."

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust says 70% of cancers found were at an early stage.

Stockton Council unanimously approves plans for a 60-bed facility with shops and a terrace.

The bird will make a full recovery but a charity believes more wildlife is being shot at.

Sami Mokbel joins Football Focus to discuss the latest on Rob Edwards' potential move to become the new Wolves manager.

Middlesbrough agree a deal with Wolves for boss Rob Edwards and grant him permission to speak to the Premier League club.

The man, aged in his 70s, was driving a Mercedes car which crashed with an HGV, police say.

Mark Barker says he joined the RNLI after a visit to Hartlepool Lifeboat Station left him hooked.