Jimmy Neesham, a veteran of 159 white-ball internationals for New Zealand, joins Durham for this season's T20 Blast.

Mazyar Azarbonyad has admitted dangerous driving after causing a police car pile-up on a major road.

Former Burnley, Celtic, Hull and Barnsley striker Andy Payton talks to BBC Radio Lancashire about his dementia diagnosis at the age of 57.

Three men and one woman have been arrested for drug offences following early morning raids.

Romaine Mundle hopes Sunderland can get "back where they belong" with victory over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final.

Former England international Mike Brown announces his retirement from rugby at the end of the season with a message for the sport's rulers.

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A walking and cycling path, along with lights, will be built despite warnings by campaigners.

Durham chase a small target of 91 to beat leaders Nottinghamshire by seven wickets in Division One of the County Championship.

A month-long scheme will coincide with the sculptures' arrival in Newton Aycliffe, police say.

Newcastle-based St Oswald's Hospice says it can dip into reserves but cannot do so "year on year".