In case you missed it last night - League One side Sunderland will host Manchester City Under-21s in the last eight of the Checkatrade Trophy.

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League One side Accrington Stanley sign Middlesbrough striker Luke Armstrong on loan until the end of the season.

Further arrests have been made over the investigation of a murder in Washington.

Gavin Moon, 31, was found at an address on Trafalgar Road shortly after 14:00 on Tuesday. He had been stabbed.

A 28-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder earlier this week, remains in police custody. A second man, 47, has also been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Two further men - aged 36 and 46 - have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

A cheeky thief is being hunted after they stole the blue lights from a police car.

The lights were stolen from the vehicle at Sunderland railway station at about 04:30 on Boxing Day, British Transport Police says.

A spokesperson said the force believed "the man shown in these CCTV images may have information which could help their investigation".

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP or call Crimestoppers anonymously.

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Hands up anyone who's flushed a wet wipe down the toilet?

We don't want to worry you, but you've probably - perhaps inadvertently - contributed to the creation of those big, solid lumps of wet wipes, fat, oil and grease known as fatbergs.

Very big, in some cases. There was one in London that was 250 metres long and weighed as much as 19 elephants.

The solution Northumbria Water has come up with is better labeling so we know which wipes we can and can't flush.

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If it has a Fine to Flush symbol it will have passed strict tests to check the wipe doesn't contain plastic and will break down in the sewer system.

Apparently even some products currently labeled "flushable" would not pass the tests.

James Harrison
Local Democracy Reporter

The Chartershaugh Bridge will not need to be closed while repairs are carried out, transport bosses have said.

Council chiefs are expected to approve a £250,000 package of works on the structure, which carries the A182 over the River Wear, next week.

But while some restrictions might have to be put in place, drivers should still be able to use the crossing while the project is carried out.

Amy Wilson, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "While there may be some lane closures during works, the bridge will not be closed to traffic.

"As part of this council's commitment to our city's highways, we are looking to invest an extra £15m in highway assets, including bridges, over the next four years."

According to a report prepared for the city council's cabinet, which will make a decision on the works when it meets on 16 January, inspections have shown work is needed to the underside of the bridge.

As well as repainting steelwork, the project is also expected to include repairs to the concrete piers which support the crossing.

Award-winning BBC television and radio presenter Dianne Oxberry has died aged 51 following a short illness, her family has said.

She died at the Christie hospital in Manchester on Thursday morning.

Dianne, who was born in Sunderland, became well-known nationally on Radio 1, working alongside Simon Mayo and Steve Wright.

After studying meteorology she became the North West's weather presenter in 1994 and also fronted the Inside Out North West current affairs programme.

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A man was released under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

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Accrington Stanley sign Newcastle United full-back Liam Gibson on loan until the end of the season.

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He was a "loving and kind-hearted man" - those are the words of the family of a man who died in a motorcycle crash in Gateshead.

Paul Gardner, 49, of Finkle Street, Bishop Auckland, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics after the motorcycle he was riding veered off the road on Tuesday.

It is understood no other vehicles were involved in the collision, which happened on Handy Drive in Gateshead.

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A statement issued by Mr Gardner's family said: "Paul was a loving and caring person with a big smile and a big heart. He was a very kind-hearted man.

"He will be truly missed by us all. We ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time."

Items that were seized from a cannabis farm earlier this month have been donated to a Hartlepool primary school so they can be used in their garden.

The items included bags of soil, plant pots and garden canes.

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Insp Darren Bainbridge said: "It seemed only fitting that this equipment be put to use in the local community and West Park Primary School was suggested due to its status as an eco-school.

"The caretaker, Mr Bell, was on hand to receive the items and help unload them from the van. We hope that the children enjoy learning about the garden and we're pleased that items seized from criminality can now be put to good use."

Anyone who may have information regarding drugs activity in their area is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.

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The Tees Valley Mayor has said that the area's airport is worth more than £50m to the local economy and supports more than 1,000 jobs.

Ben Houchen's comments come as the chairman of Durham Tees Valley Airport has today warned it could close if Mayor Houchen's plan to buy it is rejected in two weeks' time.

Airport chairman Robert Hough, who also chairs the site's current owners Peel Airports Group, says the airport's future is "extremely uncertain" if the five Tees Valley Labour council leaders vote down the Mayor's plan to buy the site on the 24 January.

Ben Houchen says the airport is of huge value to the area and that today's announcement should act as a start warning.

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BBC Newcastle

South Shields Marine School is 150 years old this month.

These cadets hold the register of names enrolled on 12 January 1869.

Gavin Moon was discovered dead at a house in Trafalgar Road on Tuesday.

Police have named a man who was found with a fatal stab wound at a house in Washington on Tuesday.

The body of 31-year-old Gavin Moon was found at an address on Trafalgar Road shortly after 14:00.

His family have described him as a devoted dad and loving son.

A 28-year-old man remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 24-year-old man has been released with no further action to be taken.

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Paul Middleton had pleaded guilty to attempting to sexually communicate with a child.

Jim McIntyre continues reshaping his Dundee squad with the signings of former Ross County defender Andrew Davies and QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng.