Relive Tuesday's EFL action as Watford thump Rotherham in the Championship and Derby fight back to draw with Brentford.

Vandals have attacked another of Northumberland Wildlife Trust's buildings.

A window shutter was badly damaged and a large glass panel smashed at the head office in the grounds of St Nicholas Park reserve in Gosforth.

At the beginning of the month, four bird hides at the Low Hauxley wildlife discovery centre were vandalised, with windows smashed, benches torn out and sections of walls kicked in.

The trust said the cost of repairs was likely to run into thousands of pounds.

Image source, Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Police found the weapons while investigating who had ordered a parcel of cannabis from the USA.

Sunderland fans have been celebrating their club's cup win at Wembley.

The Black Cats are now the EFL Trophy holders thanks to yesterday's 1-0 win over Tranmere Rovers.

While fans couldn't be at Wembley in person, across the region they held Zoom parties (pictured below) trying to recreate the excitement of match day togetherness.

The result for Sunderland ended a near 50 year wait for a win at Wembley following their famous FA cup victory in 1973.

Paul Callaghan (pictured below) said he was delighted to be rid of the Wembley jinx: "I know the new manager said it's a new team but it feels like a weight off my shoulders.

"My brother Zoomed in from Spain, I had people from Scotland, from London, from all over the place and we even had a Tranmere supporter on and he was very magnanimous in his wishes for us to have a good time."

Sarah Bayfield (pictured below) wished she could've been at Wembley: "I can just imagine the atmosphere in London had we been allowed to be there."

Cleveland Police said those that tried to help the 10-year-old girl were "heroes".

Image source, Owen Humpreys / PA Media

Stunning pictures of the Northern Lights and the Milky Way over Holy Island.

They were captured by Owen Humpreys last night.

Image source, Owen Humpreys/ PA Media

Bringing you the latest news from across the North East from Monday 15 March to Friday 19 March 2021

Sunderland win at Wembley for the first time in almost 50 years as they beat Tranmere Rovers to claim their first EFL Trophy.

Four men are praised by police after helping two children who had fallen into the sea at Redcar.

Listen to BBC radio commentary from Tuesday's action in the National League.

Ten-man Hartlepool lose ground at the top of the National League after a goalless draw with Eastleigh.

Stoke City suffer a fourth loss in five games as a resurgent Middlesbrough ease to victory at the Riverside.

Fit-again England flanker Sam Underhill scores one of Bath's six tries as they ease to victory at injury-hit Newcastle.

Relive the 2020-21 EFL Trophy final as Sunderland beat Tranmere to end an eight-game losing streak at Wembley.

Relive the EFL Trophy final at Wembley, plus a dramatic day across the English Football League.

The £4.8m project is set to protect almost 500 homes and businesses.

Jamaal Lascelles scores in stoppage time to rescue a point for relegation-threatened Newcastle following a dramatic finale against Aston Villa at St James' Park.

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce says he is frustrated that his side missed some "big opportunities" in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says it was an "ugly game" as his side conceded a late equaliser against Newcastle in a largely dull encounter at St James' Park.

A cannabis drugs factory, the size of an average football pitch, has been uncovered in Newcastle.

Officers say the find on the Brunswick Industrial Estate contained nearly 1,500 plants, growing across two floors, with an street value believed to more than £1m.

It was found after electricity workers contacted police after a power cut on the industrial estate.

Image source, Northumbria Police

Police are continuing investigations to find those responsible.